TRAINING CAMP THEATER: It’s Not the Bricks, It’s the Mortar — Optimize Your Retail Business for Last Success
Join Mike Cosentino as he introduces his new book, It’s Not the Bricks, It’s the Mortar — Optimize Your Retail Business for Lasting Success. In addition to establishing his…
Turn Momentum Into Profit: Smarter Inventory Across the Seasons
Harness your store’s momentum and turn it into ongoing profitability through a calculated approach to inventory management and seasonal assortment planning. In this session, Carrie Watson of Outside Looks, LLC…
FEATURED SESSION: Built to Perform, Styled to Inspire: How Design and Storytelling Shape the Culture of Running
OPEN TO ALL BADGHOLDERS! Behind every shoe, piece of apparel, or gear that runners love is a design journey that blends creativity, performance, and storytelling. In this session, a panel…
DEEP DIVE: The Future of Run Specialty: Athletes, Brands & Retailers in Conversation on Representation, Community & Consumer Loyalty
OPEN TO ALL BADGEHOLDERS! How do brands, retailers, and athletes build the trust, loyalty, and representation needed to keep the run specialty industry thriving? This session will be grounded in…
The Accessible AI Playbook: Practical Tools to Inspire Retailers
Getting started with AI can feel daunting, but this session highlights how to take the first step with confidence. Steve DeMoss of Big Peach Running Co. and Rob Anderson of…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Common Ground: Trails, Public Lands, and the Business Case for Protecting Nature
Presented by The Conservation Alliance The outdoor industry drives $1.2 trillion every year in value creation – much of it rooted in access to public lands and waters. Current threats…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Meant to Move Together: Growing a Family Brand in Run Specialty While Evolving for the Future
Presented by Feetures In this session, brothers John Gaither (CEO) and Joe Gaither (CMO) will share how Feetures evolved from a small, family-run company into one of the most trusted…
Conference Lunch
Lunch will be served in the Stars at Night Ballroom 1 & 2. Join us for an opportunity to network and connect with industry peers.
Race Director Summit Presented by Race Roster
The Race Director Summit presented by Race Roster returns as part of The Running Event’s 2025 educational program, delivering endurance event organizers and race directors with new strategies, tools, and…
Race Director Summit Presented by Race Roster
The Race Director Summit presented by Race Roster returns as part of The Running Event’s 2025 educational program, delivering endurance event organizers and race directors with new strategies, tools, and…