Where the Industry Meets.
Curated. Connected. Collaborative. Future-Facing.
The home of business-to-business leadership for the Running and Triathlon industry.
Join us for the industry’s most impactful conference - bringing together insight, innovation and meaningful connections to move your Running and / or Triathlon business forward - together
Welcome to The Running Conference 2026 presented by haku.
#TRC26: Where the Industry Meets.
Due to continued demand and our shared ambition to go further, TRC26, TIC26 and Running Industry Awards will once again take place at Burleigh Court, the premier hotel and conference centre on campus at Loughborough University.
This setting allows us to elevate the experience while remaining rooted in an environment built around performance, innovation and excellence - values at the heart of the running and triathlon industries.
What’s Happening at The Running Conference presented by haku | #TRC26
TRC26 marks the fifth edition of The Running Conference, taking place 6th to0 8th December 2026 and delivered by
Running Industry Alliance (RIA).
Recognised as where the industry meets, TRC26 brings together leaders, challengers and change-makers from across the running ecosystem for a business-to-business (B2B) experience that is curated, connected, collaborative and future-facing.
Why Attend TRC26 - Fuel your momentum and leave energised - Gain inspiration, positivity and actionable insight from forward‑thinking industry voices - designed to ignite impact as soon as you’re back at work!
Strengthen and grow your network - Reconnect with familiar faces and build new, meaningful relationships across the running, sport and triathlon ecosystem — from retail to brands, events to media — in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Showcase your brand to the right audience - Present your products, services and ideas to a business‑focused audience that understands your world, creating opportunities for partnerships, growth and collaboration.
Level up your knowledge - Access tailored, curated content specifically for the running and multisport industries — from data and insights to practical discussions and forward‑looking perspectives on what’s next.
Shape industry conversations - Be part of the conversations that influence the future of the sector, connecting with peers who are actively driving change and opportunity across borders.
Explore innovation, best practice and trends - Discover new product innovations, breakthrough technologies and emerging strategies — all ready to apply in your business, community or organisation.
Deepen sector‑specific knowledge - Take part in dedicated sessions - including discussions like Event Organiser Sessions and the Triathlon Industry Conference - that provide focused, practical insight for specialist roles and channels.
Celebrate and reflect - Join your peers in celebrating achievement, excellence and the people behind progress - from community impact to commercial success - in an atmosphere that’s as inspiring as it is rewarding.Let’s lead by example, together.
A TRC26 is guaranteed as part of your Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Membership
- not a RIA Member, apply here today -
Your TRC26 ticket includes:
✅ An unrivalled opportunity to connect, collaborate and grow your business and industry connections
✅ Educational, informative and inspiring content, including:
Keynotes / Speakers
Panels / Fireside chats
Working group roundtables
Data, insights and research
Practical, business-led sessions
✅ Full hospitality, including mindfully chosen menus for
2 × Breakfast
2 × Lunch
2 × Dinner
✅ 2 × evening social networking events and drinks receptions, including:
Creative Assembly - hosted by Outside of Ordinary
Let the Games Begin (Again) - Round 2 The Game Expansion - hosted by haku and Scimitar
✅ Track Stars - The Return of the Track – our friendly, inclusive relay event on the athletics track
hosted by Threshold Sports, Krono:Sports and RIA
✅ Optional Early AM morning runs
Monday AM Run hosted by On
Tuesday AM Run hosted by Unsanctioned Athletics
✅ Free Onsite parking
✅ Coffee and tea throughout
✅ Product showcases, try-ons and brand activations
✅ Pop-Up Discovery Spaces (PUDS) & Podiums
✅ Event Organiser Meeting - extended for 2026 (RIA Event Organiser Members only)
✅ A trusted, future-facing space for the running and triathlon industries to connect and thrive
✅ Collaborative industry evening on Monday night – Let The Games Begin Again is for Running Industry Alliance (RIA) and Triathlon Industry Alliance (TIA) members connection evening
✅ The popular Road to TRC26 email series for all registered attendees
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Triathlon Industry Conference | #TIC26
Now firmly established, TIC26 returns for its third year pm Monday 8th December 2026, once again hosted at Burleigh Court with increased capacity and an enhanced experience, parallel to TRC26
Delivered by Triathlon Industry Alliance (TIA), TIC26 provides focused, sector-specific insight, fresh perspectives and valuable connections for professionals working across the triathlon industry.
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Running Industry Awards 2026
Open to Everyone – Members and Non-Members
Taking place on Tuesday evening 8th December 2026, Running Industry Awards 2026 celebrate the individuals, brands, businesses, ideas and innovation shaping our industry.
A stand-alone event featuring a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, delivered in partnership with RunEvents and England Athletics, the Awards are an unmissable evening of recognition, inspiration and community.
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Powered by our Members.
Driven by Collaboration.
Ready for the Future.
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Why Meeting In-Person Continues to Matter
“At a time of continued growth, change and opportunity across our industry, meeting in person continues to matter. 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 in its fifth year, TRC26 reflects both the progress of the industry and the strength of the community behind it.
Built by Members, for Members, TRC26 evolves in line with what the industry needs most: meaningful connection, practical insight and space to think beyond the day-to-day. As our community grows, so too does the opportunity to strengthen relationships, unlock new partnerships and build fast-track bridges across borders and sectors.
TRC26 isn’t just another conference. It’s where real conversations happen, ideas take shape, partnerships are formed and the future of our industry is shaped - together. With every attendee being a Running Industry Alliance (RIA) and/or Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) Member, the conference remains a trusted, professional and collaborative safe space for doing business that truly matters.”
Rebecca (Becs) Richardson, Co-Founder and CEO - Connect with me on LinkedIn
Amplifying Voices,
Driving Focus & Purpose
Together we continue to grow
Together we break down barriers
Together we are heard as an amplified voice
Together we advance the sector
Together we make a difference faster
Grow As Industries
Do Business Together
Collaborate
Educate
Share + Learn
Meet + Network
Relive the best moments
and feel the positive energy of TRC 2024!
Who Is There?
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Members from every corner of the running business arena - including Brands, Retailers, Events, Charities, Communities, Media, Distributors, Buying Groups, Service Providers, Suppliers, and NGBs - will be joining us at The Running Conference 2026 presented by haku.
This is your chance to connect with the beating heart of the Sports, Running, and Triathlon industries, gain exclusive access to insights and data, and grow your brand and business - all while enjoying great company and an unmatched social business networking atmosphere.
With attendees from the UK, Ireland, across Europe, and internationally, TRC26 continues to cement its position as the trusted environment to do business across borders.
Not a member yet? Apply for Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Membership today - one of our team will be in touch to welcome you on board. Membership opens again from 15th January 2026, but you can apply now here.
Triathlon Industry Conference #TIC26 will take place on Monday 7th December 2026 at Loughborough University, UK, in conjunction with The Running Conference presented by haku.
Now in its third year, TIC26 is a dedicated one-day event exclusively for Triathlon Industry Alliance (TIA) Members. Held alongside the established annual Running Industry Alliance (RIA) members event – The Running Conference presented by haku (6th–8th December) – this unique crossover creates powerful opportunities to network not only within the triathlon sector, but also with the wider running industry onsite.
Whether you're returning or joining for the first time, don’t miss the chance to be part of the 3rd edition of the Triathlon Industry Conference – a day of connection, insight and action, for those shaping the future of the sport.
TIA Membership will open again 15th January 2026 – apply now via the link below and a member of our team will be in touch.