<strong>Nominations Open for the Best Running Stores of 2023</strong>

Annual awards program to honor leading run specialty stores at The Running Event this November 30 in Austin, TX PORTLAND, Maine (February 21, 2023) – Best Running Stores, the awards program that recognizes and celebrates the best run specialty stores in the US, today announced 2023 nominations are open. The awards reception will be held […]
<strong>Ridgefield Running Company Named Best Running Store of 2022 at The Running Event</strong>

Ridgefield Running Company, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, was named Store of the Year at the annual reception honoring run specialty retailers Portland, ME (December 15, 2022) — Ridgefield Running Company was recently named the Best Running Store of 2022 at The Running Event (TRE) in Austin, Texas. The Best Running Stores annual awards program recognizes […]
The Running Event 2022 Delivers Business and Education to Thousands of Industry Professionals

More than 3,200 run and outdoor specialty retailers, brands, and industry professionals traveled to Austin, Texas for the annual event Portland, ME (December 6, 2022) — More than 3,200 run and outdoor specialty professionals and brands came together in Austin, Texas November 29 to December 1 for The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty […]
The Running Event 2022 Opens with Largest Exhibit Hall in Show History

With approximately 280 exhibiting brands spanning the run and outdoor industry, North America’s premier specialty retail event is open for business and education AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 30, 2022) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, has kicked off at the Austin Convention Center. Taking place from November 29 […]
The Running Event Launches Strides for Progress Challenge to Support Texas Nonprofits During 2022 Conference and Trade Show

Activity-based Strava challenge will unlock donations to five Texas-based nonprofits focusing on some of the state’s most critical issues PORTLAND, Maine (October 27, 2022) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, today announced community-driven initiative Strides for Progress. The activity-based Strava challenge will take place at The Running […]
Switchback at The Running Event Expands with New Partnership, Networking Opportunities

A partnership with The Conservation Alliance, new onsite activities, and a growing list of exhibiting brands will support the new space PORTLAND, Maine (October 17, 2022) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, today announced new Switchback at TRE initiatives, including a partnership with The Conservation Alliance. Launched […]
The Running Event Announces Allyson Felix as 2022 Keynote Speaker

Olympian and Saysh Founder Allyson Felix will share her experience building a brand anchored in values and community during her keynote “Daring to Do Things Differently” PORTLAND, Maine (September 27, 2022) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, today announced Olympian and Saysh Founder Allyson Felix as the […]
The Running Event Announces “For Every Run Film Festival” in Partnership with Pacers Running

The first annual film festival will celebrate the best stories from the world of running at The Running Event 2022 this fall PORTLAND, Maine (September 15, 2022) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, has partnered with Washington, DC-based retailer Pacers Running to present the first annual For […]
The Running Event Announces 2022 Educational Program

Conference sessions and exhibit hall presentations will provide actionable takeaways for retailers and event management professionals across multiple levels of experience PORTLAND, Maine (September 7, 2022) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, has announced its 2022 educational program. The Running Event will be held November 29 through […]
The Running Event Announces the 2022 Best Running Stores

Annual awards ceremony will honor America’s top run specialty stores at #TRE22 in Austin, TX this fall PORTLAND, Maine (July 29, 2022) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty conference and trade show, today announced the winners of its 2022 Best Running Stores awards program. The winning retailers will be […]