Registration has officially opened for The Running Conference presented by haku (TRC26). Organised by the Running Industry Alliance (RIA), the UK and Ireland running industry’s B2B event returns for its fifth year on December 6-8, 2026.
The three-day event brings together the domestic running sector alongside a growing European and international community for connection, collaboration, and industry advancement.
Exclusively open to RIA members, the conference provides a professional environment where brands, retailers, events, communities, charities, media, distributors, services, and industry leaders can get together to share insight and strengthen relationships.
The event is built around business connection and practical industry insight. It combines keynote content, roundtables, workshops, networking experiences, and industry collaboration opportunities. As the running sector continues to evolve across participation, technology, retail, events, community engagement, and consumer behaviour, TRC26 aims to create space for cross-sector collaboration.
Rebecca Richardson, Co-Founder & CEO of Running Industry Alliance, said “At a time of continued growth, change and opportunity across our industry, meeting in person matters more than ever. Coming together to collaborate, share insight and learn from one another remains essential to sustaining momentum and navigating what comes next – together.
“The Running Conference presented by haku continues to be the trusted B2B home of the UK & Ireland running industry, with an ever-growing European and international reach. Now entering its fifth year, TRC26 reflects both the progress of the industry and the strength of the community behind it.
“Built by the industry, for the industry, TRC26 continues to evolve in line with what the industry needs most: meaningful connection, practical insight and the space to think beyond the day-to-day. As our community grows, so too does the opportunity to strengthen relationships, unlock new partnerships and create faster, more connected bridges across borders and sectors.
“TRC26 isn’t just another conference. It’s where honest conversations happen, ideas take shape, partnerships are formed and the future of our industry is actively shaped. With every attendee being a Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Member, the conference remains a trusted, professional and collaborative environment for meaningful business and long-term industry progress.”
The 2026 event will feature a curated programme designed to support business growth, industry collaboration, and future-focused discussion, alongside dedicated networking opportunities and industry-led experiences.
Further announcements relating to speakers, sessions, activations, partner opportunities, and special features will be revealed by the organiser over the coming months. RIA members can now register to attend the event via an official booking link shared via email.
www.therunningconference.com
www.runningindustryalliance.com
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