The Running Conference presented by haku
7th to 9th December 2025
Triathlon Industry Conference
8th December 2025
Running Retailer Day
9th December - BY INVITE
Running Industry Awards
9th December - Gala Dinner Event
All in one location!
Road to TRC25
Welcome! This will be our 4th The Running Conference presented by haku held at Loughborough University + to continue the two additional conference days specifically for the Triathlon Industry and Retailers.
“Bringing the Running Industry and Triathlon Industry together in one central location to meet in person, social network and do business together to support continual growth of the industries, education and encouraging best practice sharing” There is nothing else quite like TRC25 + TIC25”.
We will again have the "Road to TRC25" mailer series for all registered attendees. This conference is a safe business-to-business (B2B) space and all attendees are fellow Running Industry Alliance (RIA) and / or Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) Members. This means you can relax, chat, network and do business in a member-to-member and face-to-face social business environment.”
New for this year: Running Industry Awards, taking place on Tuesday 9th December with a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
We are continuing to offer exceptional added value again this year with all meals included at TRC25 (2 x Breakfast, 2 x Lunch and 2 x Dinner), 2 x drinks receptions, 2 x organised evening social networking events, optional group run and walk activities, free onsite parking, coffee/teas, morning runs, product launches + try ons, activations and return of the PUDS (pop up discovery spaces) + continue with the 2 additional and dedicated conferences, the 2nd year of Triathlon Industry Conference and 2nd Running Retailer Day.
Educational, essential and informative industry content with keynote speakers, fireside chats, hosted expert round tables, presentations, networking, a whole dedicated day of industry research, data and insights (UK, Ireland and Global) and more…
We will have “Track Stars 2025 Edition” as the popular Track Stars continues on the Monday afternoon at TRC25.
Furthermore, Running Industry Awards will take place in partnership with RunEvents and England Athletics on the evening of Tuesday 9th December - further details to be unveiled.
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’s
There?
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Members from the Running Industry’s business to business (B2B) different sectors, including Brands, Retailers, Events, Charities, Communities, Media, Distributors, Buying Groups, Service and System Providers, Suppliers and NGB’s will be in attendance. Attending this conference is a great opportunity to connect with the Sports, Running and Triathlon Industry, gain new knowledge with first look at industry insights and grow your sports brand and business while having a great time, all in one place! Join us!
Apply for RIA Membership below if you want to join this year, and a member of the team will be in touch.
Triathlon Industry Conference (TIC25) will be held in conjunction with The Running Conference at Loughborough University, UK. Taking place on Monday 8th December 2025, TIC25 will be a single day conference for Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) Members only. TIC25 is being run alongside the Running Industry Alliance (RIA) established annual members event, The Running Conference (7th to 9th December 2025). This gives an opportunity for TIC25 attendees to network with the Triathlon Industry, as well as the wider Running Industry on-site at the The Running Conference. Be part of the 2nd edition of Triathlon Industry Conference. JOIN TIA and get involved.
TIA Membership is open, you can apply by clicking on the link below and a member of the team will be in touch.
Running Retailer Day will be held in conjunction with The Running Conference at Loughborough University, UK. Taking place on Tuesday 9th December 2025, This will be a single day of dedicated and practical content built for Retailers. BY INVITE ONLY
WHY ATTEND TRC25?
Getting inspired and motivated by the positive energy, passion, excitement and knowledge shared at the conference, creating momentum for your business when you return.
Meeting existing and making new business industry friends with fellow RIA Members and Alliance Partners from across the industry in a safe-space, friendly and welcoming business environment.
Showcasing your sports business and brand whilst gaining "first look" at various valuable industry insights into the industry.
Learning and updating your knowledge on the industry with shared and crafted content specifically designed for the running industry, in an environment where everyone can thrive together and support each other.
Exploring new innovations and sharing best practices to improve your business with the latest information, education and technology developments.
Opportunity to attend Triathlon Industry Conference (TIC25) taking place alongside The Running Conference happening on Monday 8th December 2025 (Triathlon industry Association Members)
Attend the dedicated Running Retailer Day on Tuesday 9th December 2025 (Running Industry Alliance Retail Members)
Collaborating with others in the industry and potentially finding new ways to approach and galvanise your business, supporting advancement together.
Plenty of opportunities for networking and making new connections with like-minded people to potentially support and grow your business.
Celebrating the amazing industry, the people, and the work we all do, in a positive and fun environment. We all share the same love for what we do, which is why we attend The Running Conference!
Amplifying Voices. Driving Focus & Purpose.
Together we will 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
Together we are Running Industry Alliance (RIA) and Triathlon Industry Association (TIA)