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 2023, 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: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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.

A total focus on the best footwear of 2023 from all the major vendors, plus profiles of the individuals behind the shoes that make run specialty special. This issues also includes the 2023 Footwear Guide.

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.

This issue will take a deep dive into gamechanging tech for run specialty retailers, as well as recognize brands and retailers celebrating special milestones in 2023.

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.

This issue will explore how event management professionals and retailers are approaching the racing business and provide tips on producing successful events and partnerships. This issue will also highlight the recovery category.

The annual, highly-anticipated The Running Event Planner will show readers the value they'll experience at TRE 2023, 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 2023, including previews of the educational program, new product trends, and show advice.

This annual issue will feature hundreds of new products that will be on display at The Running Event 2023, from footwear and apparel to essentials and accessories. This issue will also include the State of Run Specialty 2023 Deep Dive.

This issue will close out the year with a recap—and our favorite photos—of The Running Event 2023 as well as features on the Best Running Stores of 2023.