Largest Exhibit Hall Yet Solidifies TRE as the Premier Destination for Run and Outdoor Retail Industry Leaders
PORTLAND, Maine (October 28, 2025) - The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run specialty retail conference and trade show, is gearing up for its largest show to date. Taking place December 2–4, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, TRE will bring together the global run and outdoor specialty retail community for three days of business, learning, networking, and growth.
This year’s show will feature over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, TRE’s largest footprint ever, and is currently set to welcome 360 exhibiting brands, representing a seven percent increase from 2024. The exhibit hall will feature a range of interactive experiences, including the Training Camp Theater, TRE LIVE, and multiple happy hours, creating an engaging and educational environment for both brands and attendees. Already, TRE 2025 has drawn retailers representing 50 U.S. states and 17 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, and Japan, underscoring the show’s growing international reach.
“The momentum heading into TRE 2025 is unlike anything we’ve seen before,” said Christina Henderson, The Running Event Director. “The excitement around this year's gathering just underscores the importance of coming together as an industry. And as we grow, we remain focused on keeping TRE an intimate, relationship-driven event where real business gets done and long-lasting, meaningful connections are made.”
The Show Where Retailers Are Purchasing
As the industry’s most productive marketplace, TRE gives brands and retailers a space to do business that truly moves the market. Last year, 70 percent of TRE attendees had purchasing power, and 1,600 specialty retail professionals attended in search of the latest in running footwear, apparel, gear, and technology. Returning and emerging brands alike benefit from TRE’s mix of intimate networking, large-scale visibility, and a business-focused environment, helping drive growth and long-term relationships.
For returning brands, TRE offers a trusted platform to reconnect with long-time partners and gain valuable retailer feedback:
“I am thrilled to head to TRE in San Antonio this year, where the vibrant energy of the running community and the unmatched enthusiasm of retailers fuel our passion,” said Kim Furnari, Director, Apparel Sales, Brooks Running. “TRE is the best way to end the year—offering a unique opportunity to reflect on the season, make plans for the future, and connect deeply with our passionate partners. I am excited for the retailers to see our new innovations in footwear and apparel, and to celebrate the week with a Brooks-hosted party on Thursday night—a fun and memorable way to toast all we’ve accomplished together as an industry.”
“We’re thrilled to be at TRE because it brings the entire running world under one roof,” said Jessie Hyman, Co-founder, Pruzan. We’re excited to share our feminine perspective on performance running apparel with buyers and partners who may be discovering us for the first time. TRE will also give us the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas with industry leaders from all over."
From first-time exhibitors to returning Platinum Sponsors, below is a preview of TRE 2025 exhibitors. To see the full list, click here.
Platinum Sponsor Returning Brands:
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ASICS – Booth # 10059, #10067
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Brooks – Booth #9110, #11113
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HOKA – Booth #13119
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Nike – Booth #14093
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New Balance – Booth #12059
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On – Booth #5119
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Salomon – Booth #7075
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Saucony – Booth #9075
Emerging Brands:
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Notace – Booth #3119
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ANTA – Booth #20093
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Pruzan – Booth #16097
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Amazfit – Booth #19111
New-to-TRE Brands (have not exhibited in the last five years):
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Stio – Booth #3079
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Sweaty Betty – Booth #2059
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BOGS Footwear – Booth #3074
Expanding Crossover Through Switchback
Back for Year Four, Switchback at The Running Event will again be a dedicated, outdoor-focused expansion of the show floor. Switchback at TRE will feature a curated mix of outdoor and adventure brands, expanding opportunities for crossover between the run and outdoor markets through unique activations, education, and networking opportunities.
Attendees will access education, networking activities, and exhibiting brands; click here to register for TRE 2025.
About The Running Event
Launched in 2006, The Running Event (TRE) is North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, attracting thousands of industry professionals each year who are seeking the latest in footwear, apparel, gear, and services. With numerous opportunities for peer learning, interactive conference programming, and dynamic product demonstrations and discovery, TRE has become the must-attend event for the run and outdoor specialty markets. In 2022, TRE expanded with the launch of Switchback, a dedicated space showcasing outdoor brands. Upcoming dates include Switchback at TRE (Dec. 2-4, 2025, San Antonio, TX) and Switchback Spring (June 16-18, 2026, New Orleans, LA). For more information, visit www.therunningevent.com and www.switchbackevent.com.
