2025 Running USA Industry Conference Presented by haku Kicks Off in Louisville, KY

February 2, 2025

The best week of the year for running industry professionals starts today

(Louisville, KY – February 2, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2025 Running USA Industry Conference presented by haku commenced today in Louisville, Kentucky, bringing together 600 running industry professionals from around North America and the world. This annual event serves as a premier platform for networking, education, and collaboration among race directors, event professionals, vendors, and industry experts.

“The Running Industry Conference presented by haku is where conversations about the most important topics in the running event space kick off, culminate and continue,” said Jay Holder, Executive Director of Running USA. “It’s a place where industry veterans and newcomers alike come together to learn from each other and share their successes.”

The conference features a comprehensive agenda designed to address current trends and challenges in the running space. Attendees can look forward to engaging general sessions, breakouts and panel discussions led by distinguished speakers from the industry as well as regional to Louisville. Highlights include:

• Opening night reception at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, one of the city’s most popular visitor attractions
• Keynote address Monday by Tori Murden McClure, famed adventurer and educator
• Celebrate and learn from members of the 2025 Emerging Leaders Program, which helps develops industry talent
• Awards presentations throughout the event honoring the 21^st Hall of Champions Class, Women’s Leadership Award and Award of Excellence honorees
• Morning runs both days on the Ohio River waterfront
• Happy hour with puppies on Monday evening
• Time for attendees to explore the latest products and services from leading vendors in the Expo Hall

The conference also offers ample opportunities for attendees to connect, share insights, and collaborate on initiatives that will shape the future of running events. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, the 2025 Running USA Industry Conference aims to inspire and equip industry professionals to elevate the running experience for participants worldwide.

For more information about the conference, including the detailed agenda and speaker lineup, go here.

About Running USA

Running USA is a non-profit that serves as the leading trade organization for the running industry in North America and hosts the nation’s preeminent industry conference annually. Through education, research, best practices and data, Running USA is committed to supporting and facilitating growth, diversification and excitement in running communities everywhere. We promote networking and idea-sharing between event organizers, sponsors, vendors and athletes. Running USA is a member of a global alliance of organizations focused on the betterment of the global running community including the Running Industry Alliance and European Athletics. For more information, visit runningusa.org.

About the Industry Conference

Since its origins as a small gathering of Running USA’s founders in Southern California in 2004, the Running USA Industry Conference presented by haku is the best-attended, most esteemed gathering of running industry professionals from around the world. Moving locations each year, the conference has been held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Savannah, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, Orlando and heads to Louisville, KY for the 2025 event.