US Trail Running Conference 2026

The 2026 conference takes place at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

The published audience includes race directors, aspiring race directors, athletes, brands and community leaders.

It is most useful for current and aspiring race directors, since the program is built around the people building races and the sponsors include race organizations such as Aravaipa Running, Hellbender 100 and Tahoe Rim. Speakers with medical and public health credentials, such as Olivia Affuso and Andy Pasternak, suggest health and safety content as well; runners who only want training tips would get less than organizers.

Trail running industry gatherings are casual, with attendees typically in athletic or outdoor wear, running shoes and brand apparel. Comfortable shoes suit three days at the Music City Center in Nashville in early November, and a light layer helps with cool evenings.