Running Insight

With a focus on women in the running industry, readers will discover essays by prominent women in the business, including retailers, brand executives, entrepreneurs, and more. This issue will also introduce Switchback in Running Insight.

A look at on-trend running apparel for 2024, including a fashion forecast for summer and fall. Also inside is the annual Sock Fashion Show, complete with product information and selling advice from top brands.

Ad Deadline: March 1, 2024

In conjunction with Earth Day, this issue will examine sustainability in the industry and how it can drive business for retailers. Readers will also find profiles of companies and individuals making a difference with eco-initiatives.

Trail running remains one of the fastest growing segments in the industry, and this issue will provide insight into all things trail—including how run specialty can continue to bring the outdoors in. This issue will also highlight insoles and socks.

A total focus on the best footwear of 2024 from all the major vendors, plus profiles of the individuals behind the shoes that make run specialty special. This issues also includes the 2024 Footwear Guide.

This issue will take a deep dive into game-changing tech for run specialty retailers, as well as recognize brands and retailers celebrating special milestones in 2025.

Going beyond footwear, this issue highlights the essentials and accessories category—from insoles and recovery items to hydration and nutrition—and how these products add up to big sales.

The annual, highly-anticipated The Running Event Planner will show readers the value they'll experience at TRE 2025, from who will be exhibiting to onsite events and the speaker lineup.

This issue is devoted to making the most of attending or exhibiting at The Running Event 2025, including previews of the educational program, new product trends, and show advice.

This issue will explore how event managers/ race directors and run retailers are approaching the racing business. Find profiles of race directors, the components of successfull race-retailer partnerships, and more.

This annual issue will feature hundreds of new products that will be on display at The Running Event 2025, from footwear and apparel to essentials and accessories. 

This issue will provide a complete recap of The Running Event 2025.