AGENDA OVERIEW: The Running Conference presented by haku
Sunday 7th December
🗓️ TRC25: Sunday Opening Afternoon & Evening – Connect, Settle In, Get Ready
🕜 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Arrival, Badge Collection & PUDS Exploration
📍 Burleigh Court – Conference & Bar Area
Check in, grab your badge and lanyard (you willl need these for access at all times), and start your TRC25 journey. Coffee is on, conversations are already flowing, and the Pop-Up Discovery Spaces (PUDS) are ready for you to explore. This is your space to meet, reconnect and ease into The Running Conference presented by haku experience.
📲 Top Tip: Download the TRC25 App – your full agenda, speakers, room locations and updates in one place. Available exclusively to registered attendees.
🕞 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Business Speed Networking – Powered by Sport in Mind
📍 Burleigh Conference Room
A fast-paced, energised and fun way to meet fellow attendees. This session is focused, friendly and functional – helping you form connections across all parts of the running industry. Whether it’s your first TRC or you’re a regular, this is your chance to say hello and get to know who’s in the room.
☕ Not in a session? No problem. Grab a coffee in the bar area or head to your room to settle in after collecting your badge.
🎟️ Reminder: Badges and lanyards are required to access all TRC25 areas – please do collect them on arrival.
🕔 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Reset & Recharge
Time to head to your room, freshen up, and get set for the TRC25 Opening Evening Celebration.
🕠 5:15pm – 6:00pm | Alliance Advisory Board Meeting – “Now” + “Future”
📍 Private Session – Agenda shared directly with Board Members ahead.
A private session for all RIA Alliance Advisory Board Members. Please arrive by 4:45pm if you haven’t yet collected your badge and lanyard.
🎉 6:00pm onwards | TRC25 Opening Celebration Evening
📍 Burleigh Restaurant & Bar
We start as we mean to go on – together. Join us for an evening of relaxed connection, great food and the official welcome to TRC25.
🍻 Happy Hour & Welcome Reception with live music
🎶 Let the conversations spark and the member community buzz begin.
🍽️ 7:00pm | Informal Dinner – Burleigh Restaurant
Grab a seat in the restaurant, enjoy some great food and good industry chat with new and old friends. This is social networking at its best.
🎶 After-Dinner: Social continues in Burleigh Bar
No pressure, no formalities – just time to catch up, make new connections and enjoy the evening.
🕙 10:30pm | First Evening Closes
We have got a big day ahead tomorrow. Get a good night’s rest – or carry on connecting in your own time.
🍸 Staying at Burleigh Court or The Link Hotel?
You will likely find others winding down in the bar areas – feel free to pull up a chair and keep the chat going, it is your running business space!
Monday 8th December
🗓️ TRC25: Monday Schedule – Content, Connection & Celebration
☀️ 6:15am – 7:15am | Early Run Session hosted by Altra
📍Meet at 6:15am for a 6:30am start – headlamps provided to test by SILVA
Start your day the TRC25 way – together, outdoors, and in motion. All paces welcome. Register to take part and kick off the day with energy.
🍳 7:00am – 8:30am | Breakfast & Social Networking
📍Burleigh Restaurant
Breakfast and coffee is on, the conversation’s flowing. Fuel up, find your people - meet new people and get set for the day ahead.
🎤 8:30am – 12:30pm | Main Conference Session: The Marketplace
📍Burleigh Conference Room
Welcome to Monday’s deep dive – morning session focused on unlocking value, data, and forward-thinking insight. Hear from leading voices shaping the now and next of the running industry.
🗣️ Expect:
Keynote speakers
Real-world case studies
Expert insight & research launches
Unmissable panels
📊 Highlights include:
National Running Report – first-look collab: RIA x England Athletics
The Mass Participation Pulse 2026 – RIA x Members x massive
Fresh data, insights & future thinking across retail, events, charities, media, product, participation & more
Planning for 2026 and beyond – trends to know, ideas to act on - hear from leading voices from the UK, Ireland, Europe and International.
☕ 10:15am – 11:00am | Coffee & Social Break
🥗 12:30pm – 1:45pm | Lunch & Connection Time
📍Burleigh Restaurant
Drop in, fuel up, and sit with someone new. Use the time to meet, connect, reflect and share
🎙️ 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Session: People, Purpose, Participation
📍Burleigh Conference Room
The heartbeat of our industry isn’t numbers – it’s people. This session explores how community, values, and culture are shaping the running world.
🔎 Featuring:
Global Running Culture
Brand and Event Stories
Youth, Diversity, and the Future of Running
👟 2:30pm – 5:30pm | Track Stars at TRC25
📍Trackside at Loughborough University
🎽 Hosted by Threshold Sports x krono:sports x MultiBrand Experience
Back by popular demand – it’s time to take it to the track. Whether you are racing, cheering or just showing up for the vibes, this high-energy team session is a TRC25 highlight.
📍 Expect:
Team Relay Races
Cheer Zones
MultiBrand Try-Ons
Camaraderie
Fun-First Ethos
🕔 Until 6:00pm | Free Time to Reset
Pause, reset, recharge – or reflect with others before the evening unfolds.
🍻 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Happy Hour Drinks Reception
Raise a glass to a great day. Connect, chat, and meet someone new.
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) and Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) Members come together for the evening.
🍽️ 7:00pm onwards | Dinner & Evening Social
📍Burleigh Restaurant
🎉 Evening Theme: Let the Games Begin powered by haku
Great food, new friends, and a celebration of our collective energy. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, a few surprises and a room full of running industry magic.
🌙 11:00pm | Evening Closes
Or does it…?
🍸 Post-Event Informal Catch Ups
📍Burleigh Court & The Link Hotel Bars
Still going? You are not alone. These spaces are yours – stay as long as you like, keep chatting, and wind down in your own way.
Tuesday 9th December
🗓️ TRC25: Tuesday Schedule – Insight, Industry and Looking Ahead
☀️ 6:15am – 7:15am | Early Run Session – Details TBA
Includes Brand try-ons, headlamps to test, socks to keep - courtesy of Bridgedale.
Meet at 6:15am for a 6:30am start. Back by 7:15am.
📍 Location shared with registered attendees.
Start strong on the final day. Join the crew for a morning shakeout with kit testing, fresh air, and great company. Runners of all paces welcome.
🍳 7:00am – 8:30am | Breakfast & Social Networking – Burleigh Restaurant
Grab coffee, fuel up, and enjoy relaxed networking before the day begins.
Please vacate your table once finished – coffee continues in the bar area.
🎤 8:30am – 12:00pm | TRC25 Sessions 3 + 4 – Conference Continues
📍 Burleigh Conference Room
The momentum continues with a mix of keynote speakers, expert panels, workshops, and roundtables. Topics span insight, innovation and what is next for the industry - future facing.
📲 Reminder: Download the TRC25 App for the full agenda, live updates, and room locations – available to registered attendees only.
☕ 10:30am – 11:00am | Tea & Coffee Break
A moment to recharge, chat, and connect. Ideal time to follow up with new contacts or find someone you have not yet met - last chance!
🥗 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch – Burleigh Restaurant
Choose what works for you:
– Sit-down lunch in Burleigh Restaurant
– Grab-and-go lunch bag for those travelling / departing TRC25
Coffee available afterwards in the bar area. You are welcome to use the space for the remainder of the afternoon to work, relax or have meetings.
🔒 PRIVATE ACCESS | GREEN LANYARDS ONLY
🎯 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Running Retailer Day #RRD25
📍 Burleigh Conference Room One
Exclusively for running retailers - by invite. Tailored content, discussions, and insights that matter to your business. Includes sit-down lunch in Burleigh Restaurant.
🔒 PRIVATE ACCESS | ORANGE LANYARDS ONLY
💬 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Event Organiser Sessions - NEW
Focused time for organisers to gather, share, and look ahead together with RIA. Open to RIA Events Organiser Members - by request.
🏁 4:00pm | TRC25 Closes
Thank you for being part of this year’s event. See you in 2026 - dates announced!
🎉 Staying for the evening? Get ready...
🔒 TICKETED ACCESS | RUNNING INDUSTRY AWARDS LANYARDS ONLY
Running Industry Awards are coming up! Open to all RIA + TIA Members and Non-Members. Details to follow.
