US Trail Running Conference

Name: US Trail Running Conference
Address: 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN, 37203, US
Telephone: +447474648250
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For race directors, brands, athletes, and media - come learn, connect, and push trail running forward together.

November 5-7, 2026 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee!

10/14/2026

USTRC Speaker Spotlight 🌟

Running has always been more than a sport for Harold Bennally. Growing up on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona, it was part of who he was before he could even articulate why. That connection to land, culture, and movement has shaped everything he has built since.

Harold is a two-time NJCAA All-American, Boston Marathon finisher, and ultramarathoner at distances of 250+ miles. He is also the founder and Race Director of Moccasin Running, a race organization promoting Indigenous cultures through running in the stunning landscape around Antelope Canyon in LeChee, Arizona.

He will be joining the panel for The Future of Public Lands & Trail Running in Nashville, and we cannot wait to hear his voice in this conversation.

Learn more + register 🔗 in bio – registration closes Oct 22.

Nashville

10/08/2026

USTRC Speaker Spotlight 🌟 Todd Janssen

The future of public lands depends on how we show up for them, and Todd Janssen has
been showing up in every detail for over a decade.

As co-founder and Race Director of Go Beyond Racing, Todd directs 35+ trail races a year across Oregon and Washington, each one built around minimizing environmental impact.
Reusable cups, cupless aid stations, composting, reused race bibs, solar and battery
power in place of gas generators. Because the trails we race on are worth protecting, and
that starts with how we run our events.

Todd will be joining the panel for The Future of Public Lands & Trail Running at the 2026
USTRC, a conversation about access, stewardship, and what race directors can do to
protect the lands we all depend on.

Link in bio to learn more and register. Registration closes October 22.

Nashville

10/02/2026

We're pleased to welcome Ashworth Awards as a Supporting Sponsor of the US Trail Running Conference!

For over 60 years, Ashworth Awards has been helping race directors and event organizers create custom finisher medals, trophies, and recognition products that athletes are proud to earn. Based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, they bring decades of craftsmanship and a real commitment to sustainability - including Made in USA medals crafted from recycled steel.

See all our partners and register at ustrailrunningconference.com.

10/01/2026

Every finish line you’ve ever crossed started with someone saying “what if we put on a race here?” 🏔️

Someone mapped the course. Someone wrangled the volunteers. Someone stood at the aid station at 2am with quesadillas and a headlamp. This sport runs on people who show up for it, and that could be you.
Whether you’re a race director, RD-curious, or just plain love the sport, USTRC is three days built for the people behind the races. Come learn, swap stories, steal ideas, and find your people.
📍 Nov 5-7 | Music City Center, Nashville 🎟️ Registration is open, link in bio 🔗
Whoever you are in this sport, there’s a seat here for you. 🪑

Tag someone who makes the magic happen! 👇

09/25/2026

Speaker Spotlight 🏔️
Tina Muir 💚🌎🏃‍♀️ is joining the USTRC lineup!

Tina is a climate advocate and elite trail runner, a former professional road marathoner who’s now channeling that same drive into sustainability. She’s the founder of Racing for Sustainability, a nonprofit pushing the running industry toward greener practices, partnering with major events like the TCS New York City Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and TCS London Marathon.

She’s a co-author of Becoming a Sustainable Runner, a United Nations collaborator, and globally recognized for turning runners into environmental advocates.

At USTRC, Tina will lead a round table discussion on Sustainability.

See her live Nov 5-7 in Nashville. Sign up at ultrasignup.com 🎟️

09/22/2026

If you’re a longtime race director... or a race-director curious... this is your sign to stop scrolling. 👀

The US Trail Running Conference is happening November 5-7 in Nashville, TN, and it’s built for exactly you.

Three days of panels, presentations, and breakout sessions packed with real talk and real strategy for trail race directors, plus a top-level expo with vendors who actually get what you do.

Here’s what’s included:
🎟️ Access to all panels, sessions, and workshops
🤝 A curated networking app to make real connections
🎒 A swag bag stacked with trail and Nashville gear
🍽️ Lunch every day, plus snacks and drinks all weekend
🥂 An evening mixer with sponsors and exhibitors
👟 Optional group runs (bring your shoes)

And the best part? The people. Connect with race directors who get it, swap stories, and leave with a network that actually shows up for you.

Save room for one more: wrap up your whole weekend with the last Dirt Circus of the year.

Oh, and it’s Nashville. Hot chicken, live music on every corner, and a city that knows how to celebrate a good weekend.

Register now at the link in bio! 🏔️

09/18/2026

Speaker Spotlight 🏔️ Ryan Montgomery is joining the USTRC lineup!

Ryan (he/they) is a professional ultra trail runner and an out, q***r advocate for inclusion in the sport, with a focus on creating space for non-binary athletes. Over a decade of racing at the ultra distance, a 100 mile PR of 12:59, and a 3rd place finish at Western States 2026 in sub-14 hours.

He’s also the founder of Out Trails, a community for q***r trail runners across the U.S., and has consulted with race organizations including UTMB on inclusive policy. Before the outdoor industry, Ryan built a career in tech, and he recently completed his MBA at Tuck (Dartmouth). He lives in Park City, UT.

At USTRC, Ryan will moderate the panel “Race Sponsors & Other Revenue Streams” and join the panel “Building a More Inclusive Race Community.”

See him live Nov 5-7 in Nashville.

Sign up at ultrasignup.com and at the link in bio!🎟️

09/16/2026

We asked race directors why they keep doing it, year after year, and the answers all came back to the same thing: community, love for the sport, dirt, and the best people you’ll ever meet, who all have a “why”
and a story to tell.

Whether you’re a seasoned RD or just RD-curious, USTRC is where you go to nerd out on everything from course marking to volunteer wrangling, topics that matter to leadership, to why we all keep coming back for more.

📍 Nov 5-7 | Music City Center, Nashville
🎟️ Registration is open…link in bio to grab your spot

Tag an RD or a RD curious friend who needs to see this 👇

09/10/2026

🥁 Your 2026 USTRC Emcee is here, and it’s Sally McRae! 🏔️

If you’ve ever needed a boost mid-race or mid-life, you already know Sally’s energy. She’s one of the most motivating, inspiring people in this sport, with a personality that lights up every room she walks into. This November, she’s leading the charge at the US Trail Running Conference, keeping the energy high and the vibes even higher across three days of panels, breakout sessions, and connection with the best in trail running.

Come be part of it. Join us in Nashville, November 5 to 7, 2026, at Music City Center.

Sign up now at the link in bio!

09/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce two incredible additions to our Keynote Speaker lineup: Sally McRae and Craig Thornley, joining us for “Leading with Purpose” 🏔️

Sally McRae is a professional endurance athlete, author of Choose Strong, and Badwater 135 Champion, Moab 240 winner, and Triple Crown of 200s Champion, with two Top 10 finishes at Western States 100. Beyond racing, she’s built a platform around resilience and leading with heart, empowering athletes, individuals, and brands through her films, book, podcast, and speaking.

Craig Thornley is the longtime race director of the Western States 100, co-founder and director of Waldo 100K, and a veteran of over 100 ultras (including 18 100-milers). With 25+ years in trail work and nonprofit leadership, he brings a grounded, hands-on perspective on what it takes to lead a community for the long haul.

Together, they’ll dig into what leadership really looks like on the trail, in business, and in life.

Join us in Nashville this Nov 5-7 for the 2026 USTRC!
Link in bio to learn more and to secure your spot now. 🎤

Address

201 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN
37203

Telephone

+447474648250

Website

https://ustrailrunningconference.com/, https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132185

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