FEATURED SESSION: Built to Perform, Styled to Inspire: How Design and Storytelling Shape the Culture of Running
OPEN TO ALL BADGEHOLDERS! 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! Presented by Running Industry Diversity Coalition How do brands, retailers, and athletes build the trust, loyalty, and representation needed to keep the run specialty industry thriving?…
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.
Creating Run Culture Within Communities
Presented by Race Roster Join Jackie Hoffman, CEO and founder of Peace Runners 773, for an inspiring session on how a Chicago-based running group evolved into a global movement. More…
How the Bandit Grand Prix Reimagined Race Spectatorship and Experiential Racing
Presented by Race Roster The running industry is evolving, and the Bandit Grand Prix, hosted in a high-energy Brooklyn Storehouse, is leading the charge. Join Steve Finley of Bandit as…
2025 in Review: Charting the Course for 2026
Presented by Race Roster The running industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this forward-thinking session, join Alex Vander Hoeven, CEO, and Dave Basacco, COO, for an exclusive look…
FEATURED SESSION: Unlocking Consumer Insights for Run Specialty Retail: How to Remain Authentic and Competitive in Today’s Market
Running has become more than a sport: it’s a pillar of today’s lifestyle and culture. As more runners become new customers, competition for their loyalty has grabbed the attention of…