The Running Conference presented by haku (TRC26) has firmed up its content programme for its fifth edition, taking place on December 6–8, 2026, at Burleigh Court, Loughborough University, UK.
Organised by trade organisation Running Industry Alliance (RIA), the annual business-to-business event brings together leaders, brands, retailers, event organisers, and suppliers across the running ecosystem. The 2026 edition will focus on industry insight, addressing current sector trends, technology, participation, and future growth opportunities.
The conference schedule will feature panel discussions, presentations, and practical workshops, alongside returning event formats including Track Stars, early morning brand activations, Pop-Up Discovery Spaces (PUDS), and evening networking sessions.
Becs Richardson, Chief Executive Officer at Running Industry Alliance said “Five years of The Running Conference feels like a real milestone, but for me the most exciting thing is where TRC is going next. We have listened to our Members, Advisory Boards, Working Groups and Alliance Partners, looked closely at what is happening across the industry and challenged ourselves to make this our best content programme yet.
“We are also really proud to see the TRC audience continuing to grow, with Members joining us from across the UK and Ireland, Europe and increasingly from the global running industry.”
Access to TRC26 is exclusive to Running Industry Alliance members. Each annual membership includes one guaranteed ticket to the event alongside wider industry data and networking access. Further schedule details will be released as part of the ‘Road to TRC26’ content series leading up to the event this December.
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