Oakley: Running Sucks, Runners Dont 45
Dec 2025
Oakley’s 'Running Sucks, Runners Don’t' is a 45-second spot that explores the physical and mental demands of urban athletics. Produced by Stept Studios, the campaign captures runners across diverse cityscapes, moving from elevated rooftop vistas to gritty street-level night runs. The film utilizes handheld camera work and drone footage to track motion through complex urban environments. By blending daylight action sequences with low-light scenes characterized by club lighting and grain, the edit shifts between intense exertion and post-workout recovery. The project integrates cinematic grading to highlight the technical details of the brand’s sportswear and equipment.
Horizontal, Action, Cinematic, Gritty, Grainy
Drone footage
Rooftop
Advertising Campaign