San Antonio, Texas, December 9, 2025
The Running Event (TRE) 2025 concluded in San Antonio, showcasing its inaugural appearance in the city. Attracting over 5,300 attendees from all 50 states and 33 countries, the event highlighted the growing prominence of San Antonio in the running and outdoor industries. It featured the largest exhibit hall in TRE history, numerous product launches, and educational sessions focusing on collaboration within the industry. With significant economic impact, TRE 2025 sets the stage for future events scheduled in San Antonio until 2027.
San Antonio, Texas – TRE 2025 Makes Its Mark
The Running Event (TRE) 2025 concluded in San Antonio, Texas, on December 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone as the conference and trade show made its inaugural appearance in the city. The event attracted over 5,300 attendees from all 50 states and 33 countries, underscoring its expanding global reach and the city’s growing prominence in the running and outdoor industry.
Event Highlights
- Exhibit Hall Expansion: The 2025 exhibit hall was the largest in TRE’s history, featuring 357 exhibiting brands across nearly 100,000 square feet.
- Product Launches: Numerous new products in footwear, apparel, accessories, nutrition, and training were unveiled throughout the week.
- Educational Sessions: Over 40 education sessions with nearly 110 speakers focused on the theme “Better Together: Uniting the Running Industry.”
- Interactive Experiences: Attendees engaged in live podcasts, panel discussions, and special meetups, fostering connection and collaboration.
- TRE LIVE Broadcast: PR Project hosted 37 live interviews streamed on FloTrack, featuring key brand representatives, athletes, and industry leaders.
- Indie 5K Race: The annual chip-timed race welcomed hundreds of runners and walkers, with Run Flagstaff securing the fastest retail team award.
- Industry Awards Dinner: The event concluded with a celebration honoring Industry Award recipients and the 65 Best Running Stores for their community and industry contributions. Running Lab from Michigan was named Store of the Year.
Economic Impact
According to Visit San Antonio’s economic projections, hosting TRE 2025 generated more than $5.7 million in economic impact. This figure includes $3.3 million in direct spending and additional indirect business sales, job support, and local tax revenue. The event also supported over 1,200 jobs across the region’s hospitality, retail, transportation, and service sectors, highlighting TRE’s value as both an industry touchpoint and an economic driver for San Antonio.
Looking Ahead
The success of TRE 2025 in San Antonio sets a strong foundation for future editions. Planning is already underway for the 2026 gathering, which will return to San Antonio’s Henry B. González Convention Center next December 1-3. TRE will remain in San Antonio through 2027. Beginning in 2028, the event is scheduled to move to Nashville, Tennessee, at the Music City Center.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is The Running Event (TRE)?
The Running Event (TRE) is North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, launched in 2006. It attracts thousands of industry professionals each year who are seeking the latest in footwear, apparel, gear, and services. TRE offers numerous opportunities for peer learning, interactive conference programming, and dynamic product demonstrations and discovery, making it a must-attend event for the run and outdoor specialty markets.
When and where was TRE 2025 held?
TRE 2025 was held from December 2-4, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. This marked the inaugural appearance of TRE in San Antonio.
How many attendees participated in TRE 2025?
TRE 2025 attracted over 5,300 attendees from all 50 states and 33 countries, highlighting the event’s expanding global reach and San Antonio’s growing prominence in the running and outdoor industry.
What were some key highlights of TRE 2025?
Key highlights of TRE 2025 included the largest exhibit hall in TRE’s history, featuring 357 exhibiting brands across nearly 100,000 square feet; numerous new product launches in footwear, apparel, accessories, nutrition, and training; over 40 education sessions with nearly 110 speakers focusing on the theme “Better Together: Uniting the Running Industry”; interactive experiences such as live podcasts, panel discussions, and special meetups; the TRE LIVE broadcast featuring 37 live interviews streamed on FloTrack; the Indie 5K race with Run Flagstaff securing the fastest retail team award; and the Industry Awards Dinner honoring Industry Award recipients and the 65 Best Running Stores, with Running Lab from Michigan named Store of the Year.
What was the economic impact of hosting TRE 2025 in San Antonio?
According to Visit San Antonio’s economic projections, hosting TRE 2025 generated more than $5.7 million in economic impact. This includes $3.3 million in direct spending and additional indirect business sales, job support, and local tax revenue. The event also supported over 1,200 jobs across the region’s hospitality, retail, transportation, and service sectors, highlighting TRE’s value as both an industry touchpoint and an economic driver for San Antonio.
What are the plans for future TRE events?
Planning is underway for the 2026 gathering, which will return to San Antonio’s Henry B. González Convention Center next December 1-3. TRE will remain in San Antonio through 2027. Beginning in 2028, the event is scheduled to move to Nashville, Tennessee, at the Music City Center.
Key Features of The Running Event 2025
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exhibit Hall | The largest in TRE’s history, featuring 357 exhibiting brands across nearly 100,000 square feet. |
| Product Launches | Numerous new products in footwear, apparel, accessories, nutrition, and training were unveiled. |
| Educational Sessions | Over 40 sessions with nearly 110 speakers focusing on the theme “Better Together: Uniting the Running Industry.” |
| Interactive Experiences | Live podcasts, panel discussions, and special meetups fostering connection and collaboration. |
| TRE LIVE Broadcast | 37 live interviews streamed on FloTrack, featuring key brand representatives, athletes, and industry leaders. |
| Indie 5K Race | Annual chip-timed race with Run Flagstaff securing the fastest retail team award. |
| Industry Awards Dinner | Celebration honoring Industry Award recipients and the 65 Best Running Stores, with Running Lab from Michigan named Store of the Year. |
| Economic Impact | Generated over $5.7 million in economic impact, including $3.3 million in direct spending and supporting over 1,200 jobs across the region. |
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