The Running Event Features Expanded Outdoor Focus with Switchback at TRE

Switchback at TRE brings outdoor specialty retailers and brands new opportunities, connections, and continued growth PORTLAND, Maine (May 23, 2023) – After its successful introduction at last year’s event, The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, brings back Switchback at TRE to provide outdoor specialty retailers and brands with […]

The Running Event Opens 2023 Call for Education

Individuals with an educational and innovative idea are encouraged to submit a session proposal for the 2023 conference PORTLAND, Maine (April 6, 2023) – The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, is now accepting proposals for speaking opportunities within the 2023 educational program. The Running Event will be held […]

OutsidePR Adds The Running Event To Client Roster

Agency to boost The Running Event and Switchback at TRE awareness across both run and outdoor industries (Sausalito, CA, March 27, 2023) – OutsidePR, one of the outdoor industry’s leading public relations agencies, was selected to be the agency of record for The Running Event (TRE) and Switchback at TRE, owned and operated by Diversified […]

Nominations Open for the Best Running Stores of 2023

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 […]

Ridgefield Running Company Named Best Running Store of 2022 at The Running Event

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 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 […]