The Ronhill clothing brand was founded by Dr Ron Hill MBE in 1970, five months after becoming the first British person to win the Boston Marathon, finishing in a record time of 2:10:30. He studied textile chemistry at PhD level in order to reinvent running gear and produce some of the most thoughtfully designed activewear clothing specifically for the sport. Is Ronhill a running brand? Ronhill is brand designed by runners, for runners. Whilst their products are targeted for this sport, they're also suitable for use as gymwear and in other activities such as cycling and hiking.