Show Info

About the Event

Where and when?

Boston Hynes Convention Center in the Hynes Auditorium & Hall C

Saturday January 27th, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday January 28th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Will there be food carts/stations?

Yes, there will be a café in each hall to purchase a variety of food and beverages.

Will I need ID?

You will not need to provide an ID to attend the show, just your ticket!

Can I speak at the event?

We would love to hear from you, please contact [email protected]

Can I bring a backpack into the show?

Yes, the venue has security scanners so you may be asked to have your bag searched at the entrance. The venue does not offer a cloakroom for coats or bags.

I am an exhibitor and have some questions?

We will release the Exhibitor Manual closer to the time of the show which contains everything you need to know about Exhibiting at our show. If you need to speak to someone please email [email protected] and he will be happy to help.

How do I book a stand/find out about exhibiting?

You can speak directly to our Event Director Craig Hanratty who would be happy to discuss opportunities to get involved in the Show – he can be reached at craig.hanratty@raccoonmediagroup.com.

Do you have an agenda?

Yes, you can see our agenda here, specific timings of the event will be released in the weeks leading up to the show.

Do you have a Show Guide?

Yes, our Show Guide is digital and will be available from the homepage of our website in the days leading up to the show.

Do I need to register or pay to see a speaker?

No, all speaker talks and panels are free-to-attend and are first come, first served.

Competition T&Cs

We run frequent competitions across our social media platforms and events. For full terms and conditions click here: Facebook and Instagram Competition Terms and Conditions

My question isn’t here, I just want to speak to someone.

If you still have a question, please email us on [email protected]

Tickets

When will I get my ticket?

Tickets will be sent out a week before the event, bring your ticket along to the Show either printed or on your mobile.

Which days are my tickets valid for?

All tickets are valid for both days of the weekend, so you can attend the show on either/both days!

Can I buy a VIP ticket?

We have made a decision as a brand not to charge for these tickets, but if you follow us on social media then you might be able to win one for free!

Can I bring children with me?

Any adult can bring a child under 16 without charge, you can book this ticket when you book your own ticket through See Tickets.

Getting there

How do I get to the Hynes Convention Center and what facilities are available?

How do I book parking for my visit?

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Boston Run Show SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

Where can I stay?

To book your accommodation, visit the The Run Show Boston ancillary hotel booking site.

Where is the show in the Hynes?

The Show will take place on Level 2 – you can access the Hynes from Prudential Mall or Boylston Street.

Accessibility

Can I bring my pet?

Only support animals are allowed inside the Hall.

The Treatment Room

Sponsored by

Join us in the Treatment Room!

At the National Running Center our physical therapists will conduct a 2-hour comprehensive gait evaluation that is covered by most insurances. Our staff are licensed DPTs and have specialized training in evaluating and treating runners of all ages and abilities.

We can also provide a detailed biomechanical analysis using an instrumented treadmill, which provides additional detail to inform an individualized gait retraining program. This is offered for a small one-time fee.

Our services include use of procedures to accelerate healing from tendon, joint or bone injuries. We offer extracorporeal shockwave and other forms of regenerative medicine techniques, including platelet rich plasma.

The running program is evidence-based and informed by research discoveries. In addition to receiving optimal care of a running related injury, injured runners may also have opportunities to participate in research that transforms their care and the care of future injured runners.

About the National Running Center

The National Running Center, located at Spaulding Hospital, and part of Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine, is one of the premier centers in the United States devoted exclusively to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of running injuries in runners of all ages and abilities. Based on the campus of Spaulding Hospital Cambridge and affiliated with Harvard Medical School, the Running Center provides evidence-based clinical care developed informed by overall body of running research.

The scientists at the Center implement motion capture technology, real-time feedback devices and gait retraining expertise to assess and treat each individual client. The SNRC is a national and international training site for post-doctoral and doctoral students, medical residents and fellows, and scientists from many disciplines.

The mission of the National Running Center is to expand the current understanding of running related, musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on treatment and prevention, and to use this understanding to provide our patients with the most effective evidence-based care. Whether you run for fun or have a competitive spirit, our goal is to keep you running!

Sponsored by

Tread Mill Tryouts

Gait Analysis Zone

Aetrex, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics, and comfort footwear. Aetrex has developed state-of-the-art foot scanning devices designed to accurately measure feet and determine foot type and pressure points. Since 2002, Aetrex has placed over 10,000 scanners worldwide and performed over 40M scans.

Gait analysis can be a powerful way to determine if you have any bad habits that are causing extra strain on your body. It can also be useful for determining what sort of shoes you need to get to correct any poor foot posture

Kids Get Active Zone

Bring your kids to the Kids Get Active Zone for a whole lot of fun! They can get involved with a mini obstacle course with hula hoops, a balance beam, hopscotch, and more. It's free and it's one not to miss!

My Gym Boston offers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

We are the experts in children’s fitness.

My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks thru 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. We have over 200 locations in more than 25 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind.
We keep children healthy by making fitness fun!

Strength & Conditioning

The Strength & Conditioning zone will host a variety of fitness sessions throughout the weekend.

Why not stop by and join in a taster Yoga session with DEANIETHEYOGINI at the Run Show, Boston 2024? Adina will help you to quiet your mind and evolve your breathing through yoga and stretching. If you’re a runner, you’ll know the importance of regulating your breath and stretching your muscles – so join in and take home some new techniques!

Yoga Sessions will be held at the following times:

Schedule of classes coming soon...

The Run Clinic

Sponsored by

New to ChiRunning, join us for a Run Show Clinic. Learn the basic components of the Chi Running technique. ChiRunning is designed to improve your running performance while reducing your chance of injury and increasing your energy efficiency. The result is confidence, speed, and distance with less effort. The Run Show USA has partnered with ChiRunning to host various clinics and workshops to take place at the ChiRunning area within the expo. Each will cover components of ChiRunning to help you move across every finish line.

Our New England team of Certified ChiRunning Instructors will guide you through exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what the ChiRunning technique feels like in your body.

The ChiRunning and ChiWalking technique has helped thousands improve their form while reducing/preventing injury and increase energy efficiency. Experience mindful and effortless movement that is easier and more enjoyable while decreasing recovery time. Runners & walkers of all ages and levels have improved their efficiency and performance.

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ChiRunning Clinic

Learn the basic components of the Chi Running technique. ChiRunning is designed to improve your running performance while reducing your chance of injury and increasing your energy efficiency. The result is confidence, speed, and distance with less effort.

This 1.75-hour clinic will cover the basic components of ChiRunning to help you move across every finish line with ease.

Spots are limited so reserve yours at the show today:

    2/4/23 | 9 AM – 11 AM  •  $59
    Hosted by: Danny Dreyer

    2/4/23 | 1 PM – 3 PM   •  $59
    Hosted by: Vince Vaccaro

    2/5/23 | 9 AM – 11 AM   •  $59
    Hosted by: Danny Dreyer

    2/5/23 | 1 PM – 3 PM   •  $59

    Hosted by: Vince Vaccaro

Also Offering...

ChiRunning Tune-Up

The ChiRunning Tune-Up is perfect for ChiRunners of all abilities. Revisit form focuses of the Chi Running technique. ChiRunning is a practice designed to improve your running performance. Like all practices, at times a refresher is needed.

This 45 minute Tune-Up is designed to review the basic components of the ChiRunning technique.

Spots are limited so reserve yours today:

    2/4/23 | 11;15 AM – 12 PM   •  $39
    Hosted by: Vince Vaccaro

    2/4/23 | 3:15 PM – 4 PM   •  $39
    Hosted by: Danny Dreyer

    2/5/23 | 11:15 AM – 12 PM   •  $39
    Hosted by: Vince Vaccaro

    2/5/23 | 3:15 PM – 4 PM   •  $39
    Hosted by: Danny Dreyer

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B.A.A. Hall of Fame

Sponsored by

Boston Athletic Association

Boston Athletic Association

Join the Boston Athletic Association at The Run Show to celebrate running’s past, present, and future in Boston! Visit the B.A.A. Hall of Fame booth to get inspired and view archives honoring some of Boston’s most memorable moments as part of the Gloria Ratti Collection. While there, take your picture with the Boston Marathon Champion’s Trophy and learn more about upcoming B.A.A. events and initiatives. The B.A.A. is committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle, and offers year-round events and programs for athletes at all levels.

The Events Village

Sponsored by

Looking for inspiration to help plan your race schedule? You’ll find that and more in the Events Village sponsored by RaceRaves!

Featuring a compelling cross-section of highly-rated events, the Events Village is the perfect place to jump-start your 2023 racing season and beyond. And as the #1 online race finder & reviews community, RaceRaves is the perfect team to steer you in the right direction—with their expertise & insights into thousands of global races of all distances, they’ll help you find your next favorite race and even a hidden gem or two along the way.

Come visit in person with some of the world’s best race organizers, learn more about what makes their events special, and take advantage of offers you’ll only find at The Run Show. All in a relaxed setting of like-minded runners you won’t find anywhere else.

Stop by the Events Village to make 2023 your best racing year yet, and enter for a chance to win free race entries & gifts cards from our awesome partners!

Check out the current partners:

The Clarence DeMar Marathon

Brunch Running

Road Of Rainbows 5k

Rhode Races

Great Lowell Road Runners

New Bedford Half Marathon

RaceRaves

The Run Café

Sponsored by

The Run Café is at the centre of the show and is a great meeting point for visitors to catch up with old friends and new. Come and meet other visitors while you relax, unwind and refuel with our selection of healthy food and drinks available to buy.

Trail and Ultra Stage

Road & Marathon Stage

Provided by:

Get inspired by listening to some truly impressive runners! Find out what motivates them, hear their stories and join the debate with a range of panel sessions. There’s also the opportunity to meet the speakers after they have spoken in our ‘meet and greet’ area. This is your chance to get an autograph and that all-important selfie!

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Want to join the brands below and exhibit at The Boston Run Show? Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor.

Exhibitors

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26.2 Foundation

G42

Active Odysseys

D36

Adidas

C21

Aetrex, Inc.

B9

Altra

D20

American Cancer Society

D48

ASICS

E16

Bakline

F20

Boston Athletic Association

Boston Athletic Association

H2

Boston Beer Company

E34

Boston Bulldogs Running Club

K38

BOSTON SKI & SPORTS CLUB

D42

Boston.com

Brunch Running

EV2

BTC Road of Rainbows

EV4

Carbon Health

F32

Caterpy

G46

The Run Clinic

ChiRunning

G20

Clarence DeMar Marathon

EV1

Conscious Gear

J54

Craft

E14

DARN TOUGH

F21

Drankful

C32

Fairlife (CORE POWER)

D50

Feetures

E12

Finish Strong Foundation Dave McGillivray

E52

Firefly Recovery

E38

Flavanaturals

C34

Flowstate Physiotherapy

E30

Flutie Foundation

D38

Girls on the Run Greater Boston

K48

Go Brewing

C36

Greater Lowell Road Runners

EV6

Half Marathons Net

Healthy Kids Running

G44

Hilma

C30

Hydrapak

C20

Hyperice

F10

I Touch Relief

J50

InnSeason Resorts

D32

JordiLight

F30

KT Tape

B20

LeafFilter North

E50

Levelle Nutrition

B36

LOCK LACES®

F31

Marathon Printing, Inc.

C42

Marathon Sports

B10

Mass General Brigham

G50

Matrix Fitness

E20

Max Performance Events

E36

My Gym

K30

Naboso

F14

new balance

New Bedford Half

EV9

NewPro

K42

None to Run

D40

oDOR dROPS

F31

OOFOS

F12

Organization for Autism Research

D52

OS1st

B32

Powered Living

E32

Puma

D10

QUNOL

H11

Race Find

K58

Race Times Magazine

RaceRaves

E40/EV8

Relay Active

D40

Rhode Races & Events

EV5

Row House

G29

Runners High

D30

Runur Athletics

E28

Scimitar Custom

F50

Skechers

G12

Soles4Souls

J23

T-MOBILE

D46

Team Hoyt

K50

Tedy’s Team Foundation

G40

The healing rose

D34

The Run Rx

J20

Therabody

D44

US Department of Veterans Affairs

K56

USWE Sports AB

G30

Vinco Performance

G31

Wrightsock

B22

XACT NUTRITION

D28

Youth Enrichment Services

K46

Product Finder

Accessories

BaklineF20
CaterpyG46
Firefly RecoveryE38
KT TapeB20
LOCK LACES®F31
Marathon Printing, Inc.C42
Marathon SportsB10
PumaD10

Apps

None to RunD40

Charity

American Cancer SocietyD48
Boston Athletic AssociationH2
Finish Strong Foundation Dave McGillivrayE52
Flutie FoundationD38
Girls on the Run Greater BostonK48
Organization for Autism ResearchD52
Soles4SoulsJ23
Team HoytK50
Tedy's Team FoundationG40
Youth Enrichment ServicesK46

Clothing

ASICSE16
BaklineF20
Conscious GearJ54
PumaD10
Relay ActiveD40
Runur AthleticsE28
WrightsockB22

Distributors

OS1stB32

Drinks

Fitness Equipment

Firefly RecoveryE38
JordiLightF30
KT TapeB20
Matrix FitnessE20
Runners HighD30
TherabodyD44

Gyms

Row HouseG29

Health & Fitness Practitioners

Carbon HealthF32
Marathon SportsB10
Mass General BrighamG50
My GymK30
Team HoytK50
The Run RxJ20

Health Non-Profit

American Cancer SocietyD48
Boston Bulldogs Running ClubK38
Marathon SportsB10

Kids & Running

Girls on the Run Greater BostonK48
Runners HighD30

Media

Boston.com
T-MOBILED46

Nutrition

DrankfulC32
Marathon SportsB10
XACT NUTRITIOND28

Race Organiser

American Cancer SocietyD48
RaceRavesE40/EV8

Recovery & Injury Prevention

ChiRunningG20
Firefly RecoveryE38
OOFOSF12
Powered LivingE32
The healing roseD34
The Run RxJ20
TherabodyD44

Retailer

Marathon SportsB10
Matrix FitnessE20

Running Club

American Cancer SocietyD48
Boston Bulldogs Running ClubK38
Greater Lowell Road RunnersEV6
Healthy Kids RunningG44
Marathon SportsB10

Running Coaches

Active OdysseysD36
American Cancer SocietyD48
Boston Bulldogs Running ClubK38
The Run RxJ20

Running Communities

American Cancer SocietyD48
Boston Bulldogs Running ClubK38
ChiRunningG20
Marathon SportsB10
None to RunD40

Running Events

American Cancer SocietyD48
Boston Athletic AssociationH2
Boston Bulldogs Running ClubK38
Clarence DeMar MarathonEV1
Marathon SportsB10
New Bedford HalfEV9
Rhode Races & EventsEV5
Runners HighD30
Team HoytK50

Running Memorabilia

Team HoytK50

Socks

BaklineF20
Marathon SportsB10
WrightsockB22

Technology

Firefly RecoveryE38
Marathon SportsB10

Trail Running

American Cancer SocietyD48
Marathon SportsB10

Trainers & Sports Shoes

Aetrex, Inc.B9
AltraD20
ASICSE16
HilmaC30
Marathon SportsB10
OOFOSF12
PumaD10

Travel & Experience

Active OdysseysD36
Firefly RecoveryE38
Marathon SportsB10

Ultra Running

American Cancer SocietyD48
Marathon SportsB10

Welcome to Run Show USA Boston 2023

WELCOME

Nathalie Davies

Portfolio Director
at Racoon Events Inc.

Craig Hanratty

Event Director
at Racoon Events Inc.

It is time! We are stoked to be opening the first edition of the Run Show USA in Boston and hope you love what we have in store for you. We are a small team with a huge ambition to represent the best that the running industry has to offer and it is an honour to bring this show to Boston. This expo is for every runner no matter how far or fast you go, it offers interactive experiences, amazing content from our line-up of inspirational speakers and well-known top brands for you to shop.

After postponing this event in 2022, we have worked hard all year to bring together brands offering new products, live action and show offers to create an epic launch in America’s city of running. The best way to navigate around the show and find the brands you want is through the Exhibitors link on this Show Guide where you can find an A to Z of all brands. Make sure you check out all the awesome brands at the event, some of which are brought to you by our Official retailer Marathon Sports.

We are incredibly proud of the speaker line up and sessions we have on our stages – we hope you feel inspired! The Marathon Track & Road Stage (sponsored by Sports Tours International) and The Trail & Ultra Stage (sponsored by Runderwear) will play host to speakers including Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, Sally McRae, Gary Robbins, Jacky Hunt-Broersma, Dave McGillivray and

many more. Head over to the Agenda button on the Show Guide to see who is speaking, when and where.

Don’t miss interactive features whilst you’re at the show! Join in Yoga for Runners by Deanie the Yogini and get physical in the Strength Training Sessions. Try out the FREE gait analysis by Aetrex, take the kids to the Get Active Zone by MyGym, get advice at the ChiRunning Run Clinic or find a coach at Coaches Corner sponsored by Team Run Run. Don’t miss the Events Village hosted by Race Raves - you can sign up to your next race here. The B.A.A. will be bringing their Gloria Ratti Collection and memorabilia to the show so make sure to stop by and feel inspired. If you’re struggling with pain, the Treatment Room by Wellness in Motion can offer therapy and get you up and running again. After all of that, hang out in the Run Café to meet other runners and share tips for your next challenge! There will be a ton of competitions and guest appearances from other booths in the show too.

Thank you for coming along to the expo and we hope you have a great weekend with us at the first edition of the Run Show Boston. Thank you to our sponsors and partners including Boston.com, Altra, Asics, B.A.A., ChiRunning, Hoka, Hyperice, KT Tape, Marathon Sports, MyGym, OOFOS, Puma, RaceRaves, Runderwear, Sports Tours International, Team Run Run, Wellness in Motion Boston. Your feedback is important and helps us build a better event for the future, so look out for the visitor survey post event too! Happy Running!

Event Highlights

Competitions

Team Run Run - The deal is that the first 50 runners to sign up for and attend a free Team RunRun Coaching Consultation will receive a free pair of Injinji socks! The runner must sign up via our calendar https://calendly.com/teamrunrunsessions/coach-one-on-one-sessions

Once the coaching session is completed, the Team Run Run coach will walk the runner over to the Injinji booth and they'll fit them with their free pair of socks. Easy! Don't miss $19 off first month of coaching when you sign up for a Coach at the show.

Darn ToughHead over to spin the wheel on the Darn Tough booth to be in with a chance to win a prize! Win a pair of socks, Win A Darn Tough Hat, Win a Friends and Family card to get 6 pairs at a discount, and win a Darn Tough sticker.  At the last event, this booth had a queue around the event to join in the fun – don’t miss this opportunity!

ChiRunning - Don't miss the raffle giveaway for a Gold Membership to ChiSchool. One winner per day (Sat and Sun). Stop by to meet founder and author, Danny Dreyer, who will be available to autograph books at the booth too!

HotShot Sports Shot - Want to win free product, t-shirts, hats and other prizes? Stop by the HOTSHOT booth and spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize! Win a HOTSHOT t-shirt, running hat, squeeze bottles, free product, race cow bell and more. You won’t want to miss it so stop by early before the swag runs out!

Team Verge - Stop by the Team Verge booth and tell them why you run! Enter a raffle for a chance to win great prizes to up your game no matter your ability level. You can also roll the foam dice for a chance to win a Tshirt. 

Shopping

PUMA - keep your eyes open for a brand new product... exclusively launching at the Run Show Boston!

Marathon Sports - head over to their booth and find their merch for sale as well as some well known brands from in store too. If you arrive early, you could snag a free tee or hat at the entrance!

Create My VictoryHead to the Create My Victory booth and take a fun photo in their photobooth with Boston Marathon props & World Major flagsshare to social media and spread the word!

Finish Strong Foundation - Dream Big, Run Across America and Finish Strong are 3x inspirational books for all ages written by Dave McGillivray - these will be on sale at their booth space in the show!

Workshops

MoveStudio - You'll find the mobile wellness stage in the corner of the expo where Wellness in Motion will be holding Strength Training sessions for visitors to join in and have fun! Look out for competitions and big prizes in this area too!

Aligned Technology - Check out Aligned Technology who will be doing red light therapy as well as blue light therapy demonstrations. These help inflammation and promoting new cell turn over for muscle and joint pain, scar tissue, pain management, anti aging benefits, and acne benefits

Meet and greet

Meet Laura Green - Known for her hilarious reels and can do attitude on social media, Laura Green will be meeting and greeting fans to hand out her famous stickers! Don't miss her Saturday 1pm in the VIP Lounge.

Nix Biosensors - Dean Karnazes will be signing his book in our booth from 1:30-2:30pm after his panel session on Sunday!

Race offers

Race Awesome - Get 10% off any race entry when signing up at the expo. Plus FREE SWAG Giveaway!

All Sports Events - Anyone signing up for the Wallis Sands Half at the show will receive a free hydration belt!

Hilary JM Topper

Hilary JM Topper

Hilary JM Topper is an acclaimed 3X author, entrepreneur, and triathlete with a deep passion for running and triathlon. As the CEO of HJMT Public Relations Inc., host of the popular podcast “Hilary Topper on Air – The Endurance Sports Edition,” curates of the popular blog, http://www.ATriathletesDiary.com, and author of the book “From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete – A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete,” she brings a unique blend of professional acumen and personal running experience. A dedicated runner and triathlete, Hilary’s insights into the world of endurance sports are both informative and inspiring. In addition to being an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University, she is a certified USA Triathlon Coach, RRCA Run Coach, and USMS Swim Coach. Her commitment to fitness and her ability to articulate its benefits and challenges promise an engaging and enlightening session for all attendees.

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Michael Silva

Michael Silva

Michael Silva is an orthopedic/sports medicine physical therapist, an exercise physiologist, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist with over 25 years of experience training and rehabilitating individuals of all levels.

His expertise in treating and preventing injuries in the world of distance running has made him a sought-after clinician, speaker, and consultant throughout the USA. He has spent his career working with competitive runners of all levels and elite runners associated with four national Olympic teams. His clients have been world and USA record holders like Emily Sisson and Molly Huddle. Michael is the creator of RUNstrong® (www.myrunstrong.com), a platform to help runners and those who work with runners through online courses and live virtual programs.

As a speaker and writer in the running world, he shares his knowledge and insights on distance running and injury prevention in all forms of media.

Laura Green

Laura Green

Laura Green is a comedic content creator who loves to stand in front of people and tell jokes. Her brain is a hamster wheel of self deprecating humor focused on the run and fitness industry which she attempts to communicate via short videos and storytelling. She runs a lot. And she also naps a lot.

David Hellard

David Hellard

David Hellard is an adventurer, obstacle race enthusiast, ultra marathon runner, running journalist, founder of Caffeine Bullet and presenter of The Bad Boy Running Podcast.

In 2016 he finished as the first Brit in the Marathon Des Sables, one of the hardest ultra marathons in the world.

Dr Jason Karp

Dr Jason Karp

A competitive runner since sixth grade, Dr. Jason Karp quickly learned how running molds us into better, more deeply conscious people, just as the miles and interval workouts mold us into faster, more enduring runners. This passion Jason found as a kid placed him on a path that he still follows as a coach, exercise physiologist, and author of 15 books and 400 articles. In 2022, he gave a TED talk, How Running Like an Animal Makes Us Human. He is the 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and two-time recipient of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership award. His run coaching certification, which has been obtained by fitness professionals and coaches in 26 countries, was acquired by International Sports Sciences Association. In 2021, he became the first American distance running coach to live and coach in Kenya. His latest book, Coaching the Kenyans, as well as his others, are available on Amazon.

ML (Matt) Cavanaugh

ML (Matt) Cavanaugh

In 2021, Matt Cavanaugh donated a kidney to a stranger, starting a chain that catalyzed 7 more transplants. In 2022, just months post-donation, he ran the 4 Deserts ultramarathon Grand Slam—1,000 kilometers self-supported across the world’s worst deserts, winning “The Last Desert” in Antarctica and finished as the series’ fastest American ever, beating Dean Karnazes’s record time by over 8 hours. In 2023, he’s running 12 major US road marathons, each under 3 hours, to raise awareness for living kidney donation. His running has inspired others to step forward as kidney donors.

Matt Cavanaugh, PhD, is president and chief executive officer of the National Kidney Donation Organization. A retired US Army Strategist who twice earned the Bronze Star Medal, as well as the Combat Action Badge, for his service in Iraq, he also serves as a Professor of Practice with the Arizona State University School of Politics & Global Studies. Matt was the US Army’s Athlete of the Year in 2009 and served on the Wounded Warrior Project’s Advisory Council from 2014 to 2016. His writing’s been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Sydney Morning Herald, and USA Today, among others.

Molly Sheridan

Molly Sheridan

Molly Sheridan is an ultramarathon runner and adventurer. At 48 years old Molly entered her first marathon. Four weeks into training she injured her foot and was told that she was too old to be running. Taking her own advice, Molly corrected her training, mailed her finish-line picture to the doctor who told her she was old, and decided to challenge herself. As a novice runner, she entered the Rio Del Lago 100-mile Endurance Race. Traversing 100 miles non-stop through northern California, she discovered her love of endurance running, her youthful mind and her adventurous spirit.

In the past 7 years, Molly has run over 45 ultramarathons. In 2009, she completed the extreme running event Marathon Des Sables (MDS), a seven-day, 150-mile stage race across the Sahara Desert. Eight weeks later, Molly completed the 135-mile, non-stop, Badwater Ultramarathon. An invitation-only event, Badwater is considered the toughest footrace on the planet. It begins at Badwater, Death Valley, the lowest point in the continental U.S., and ends at Mt. Whitney portal, a 13,000-foot vertical ascent. The documentary “Molly’s Run,” chronicles her Badwater run in which she received the coveted buckle for finishing under the 48-hour time limit.

Molly is the first American woman to attempt and complete La Ultra-The High ultra-marathon, a 138-mile non-stop footrace in the Himalayas. La Ultra begins at 14,000 feet, with climbs to near 18,000 feet over two passes. The race culminates in the Morey Plains on the border between China and Pakistan. Even though the India Government said it was physically impossible to complete the distance, Molly completed the race August 13, 2011.

Molly has been featured among the “Women Who Move” in Women’s Running magazine; on Adventure Woman Radio, Nevada Public Radio KNPR, The Christian Science Monitor; and in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

As founder and owner of Desert Sky Adventures, Molly encourages others to walk and run for their health. She also speaks to audiences across the country on her exploits and the benefits of running for health and continues to run adventure races and ultra-marathons around the globe. It is the adventure that keeps her coming back for more.

John Kelly

John Kelly

Growing up adventuring through the dense mountains and forests around his family’s rural home in Tennessee, John constantly tried to keep up with his older brother and cousins. That grew into a love of exploration and a drive to continually challenge himself with goals that push his boundaries and that have failure as a probable outcome. Mountain running allows John to do both of those things at once; the longer and the tougher the terrain and conditions, the better. The closer John gets to his limit, the more he becomes aware of his own strengths and weaknesses and how to best use or overcome them. This knowledge helps him improve not only as a runner, but in other areas of life.

John is a husband and father of four, and is currently working as a data scientist trying to find valuable information out of noisy, complex datasets (a skill that serves him well in ultrarunning). John hopes to be able to pass along his love of exploring and appreciation for wild places to his kids and to others, but more importantly, hopes to pass along the confidence and passion to pursue big goals.

Photo @ Pete Jobes

David Whelan

David Whelan

David Whelan is an adaptive Paratriathlete that aims to motivate and inspire, not just adaptive athletes, but everyone he meets. David sustained a crushing injury to his left foot which resulted in being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the worst chronic pain condition known to medical science. After many failed surgeries to save his foot, and with the CRPS continuing to spread, David elected to amputate his affected foot. However, the surgery did not alleviate the excruciating pain. He realized that if he were to have a higher quality of life, he would need to focus on his overall health and fitness level. He would also need to reshape his inner dialog, shifting away from a victim mentality to one of empowerment. After having an extensive revision surgery on his amputated limb, which occurred during the height of COVID lockdowns, David not only taught himself to walk again but also to run. Now pain-free, David races competitively in USA Triathlons, marathons, and other events. He has even participated in a High-Performance Talent ID Camp at the US Olympic Training Center. David is motivated and determined to push himself physically to reach his performance goals, while also serving as a source of motivation and inspiration for others on their fitness journeys.

David Whelan is an adaptive paratriathlete, whose goal is to motivate and inspire not only adaptive athletes but also everyone he meets. After battling a crushing injury to his left foot and being diagnosed with the worst chronic pain condition known to medical science (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), David learned to turn tragedy into an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on his own quality of life, and on the lives of others, through competitive athletics. Join him as he shares how reshaping his inner dialogue allowed him to become the best version of himself.

Hellah Sidibe

Hellah Sidibe

Hellah is the embodiment of positivity, athleticism, and community leadership. He grew up playing soccer barefoot on dirt fields in West Africa, Mali, where the focus of sport was camaraderie. His method of using action, content, and events to build friendships and drive change defines Hellah’s career as a runner and wildly popular running community leader.

A run streaker, Hellah has run every single day since May 15, 2017. He simply can’t get enough! His initial goal was to run just 10 minutes daily for two weeks—no excuses—to overcome his dislike of the sport, which had been made un-fun by years of rigorous, high-level soccer training. “I was afraid of it, and I wanted to hold myself accountable,” he said. As his streak extended from weeks to years, Hellah has built a large social following. Folks clearly find meaning in his daily effort and gear knowledge and have joined him in his pursuits.

Hellah turned his everyday commitment into a historical record in 2021 when he became the first black man to solo run across America: 3,061 miles, 14 states, 84 days. He pledged his run to the nonprofit Soles4Souls and raised over $50,000 to provide shoes for those in need. Today, he lives in New Jersey and uses his public platform to advocate for societal progress through running.

Once asked why he trains the way he does, Hellah answered, “To be the best, man.” He just wants to be the very best he can personally be—and he wants to help others do the same. And though his personal path is unique, his sentiment and warmth resonate with all who cross his path. In short, Hellah’s approach to life is infectious—and his journey is just beginning.

Scott Jurek

Scott Jurek

Named one of the greatest runners of all time, Scott Jurek has become a living legend.  He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and—his signature race—the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015 Appalachian Trail speed record, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over 46 days—and the United States all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles: 6.5 marathons in one day.

Off the trail, Scott is a New York Times-bestselling author for his memoir, Eat & Run, has been prominently featured in countless publications, and is a star of the international bestseller, Born To Run.

More than just a champion, Scott is a true student and ambassador of the sport, known to stay at finish lines cheering until the last runner crosses. When not racing, he donates his time to many non profit organizations and is an avid volunteer in the areas of environmental conservation, fitness and health.

A passionate advocate for vegetarianism, he follows a 100% plant-based diet, which he credits for his endurance, recovery and consistent twenty year racing career. He believes that everyone can run an ultra and everyone can access their body’s innate capacity to heal. Through writing, public speaking, and consulting, Scott takes joy in encouraging people of all fitness levels to take the next step toward vibrant health.

Scott currently resides in Boulder, CO with his wife, Jenny, daughter, Raven, and son, Evergreen.

Scott Jenkins

Scott Jenkins

Scott Jenkins lives and works in London, UK for Johnson & Johnson. Scott is the current British record holder for the Moab 240 race in Utah and is the 1st Welshman to complete this race, the Bigfoot 200, and Cocodona 250 (the USA’s longest trail race) as well as being the 2nd ever Welshman to complete Badwater 135. He has also completed the canal slam, a series of 3 races (130, 145 and 145-mile races) along the UK canal systems finishing 6th overall. Scott started his ultra career running from Boston to Austin (2000 miles) running 75 marathons in 75 days. Scott’s preferred distance is anything over 100 miles, especially 200 milers and is fast becoming the UKs 200 Mile Ultramarathon Man. He also ensures he crews and paces other runners as well so has a unique insight into creating his own challenges, running races and crewing.

Scott has raised over £85,000 for a variety of different charities, all of which have a special connection to through his running. In recognition of this, Scott is 1 of 3 UK Ambassadors for the charity Operation Smile. Scott is a firm believer in growth mindset, work/life balance and making memories to look back on through helping and inspiring others.

Erin Short

Erin Short

Erin Short earned a doctorate of physical therapy from Washington University School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has achieved success working with various orthopaedic conditions including running injuries, spinal conditions, Temporomandibular Dysfunction, ACL reconstruction and shoulder impingement. Erin competes on a semi-elite Chicago women’s running team and has a growing background in cross fit. Erin has a specialty for treating endurance athletes as well as weight lifters. She is trained in the McKenize technique, dry needling, Graston, manual therapy and TMD disorders.

Melanie Mitchell

Melanie Mitchell

As a lifelong athlete, Melanie has navigated her way through myriad sports, where running was always part of each. After ‘leaving it all out there’ at her first high school track meet, she realized just how much that hurt and so decided to transition to adding more sports to her roster to spread the pain. As a triathlete, she has competed in 6 different age groups and has no intention of stopping; a World Championship spot is in her sights if she can outlive the competition.
A huge believer in the power of running and sport to empower women, Melanie mentors female athletes all ages on how to use their skills as athletes in other areas of their lives.
Danny Dreyer

Danny Dreyer

Danny Dreyer is the founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking which are based on the inner principles of T’ai Chi. Danny and his wife Katherine have been pioneers in teaching runners and walkers how to turn their fitness regimen into a mindful practice. Together they have co-authored three seminal books on mindful movement: ChiRunning, ChiWalking and ChiMarathon, all published by Simon & Schuster.

Danny is also a lecturer and a leader in promoting injury prevention and higher performance through improving one’s running or walking technique. His work is based on his 20-year study of T’ai Chi and his 45 years of running and racing every distance from a 5K to 100 miles, including 43 ultra marathons (with podium finishes in his age group in all but three). He has helped countless runners from beginners to elites set new PR’s in both time and distance… without getting injured in the process. He has also been a featured speaker at most of the major U.S. marathons.

ChiRunning is now published in 12 languages and taught in 23 countries by over 200 certified instructors.

Dr Emily Splichal

Dr Emily Splichal

Dr Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration.

Denise Sauriol

Denise Sauriol

Coach Denise, AKA The Marathon Whisperer, has been coaching runners of all abilities and ages since 2010. She started coaching part-time after surviving a near fatal car accident. It’s been her way to give back to running for what running has given to her since she first laced up her running shoes in the 4th grade. Fast forward to 2016 and Denise left her 26-year career to coach full-time because she is that passionate about sharing running and finish lines with anyone that comes her way. She has guided runners to their first mile all the way to 100-mile ultra-marathons.   She recently published a book to help runners complete their first marathon, “Me, You & 26.2 -Coach Denise’s Guide to Get YOU to YOUR First Marathon” She has been featured on NBC, BBC, ABC, Runner’s World, Women’s Running, etc.

Denise is also a Co-founder of Girls on the Run-Chicago. Her own running career spans 27 years of Marathoning. She has personally run over 300 races across 7 Continents. This includes 123 marathons, 2 Ironman triathlons and 2 100-mile ultramarathons. Her goal in working with her clients is to help them run their first, fastest and or funnest race.

Dave McGillivray

Dave McGillivray

Founder & President of DMSE Sports, Race Director, Philanthropist, Motivational Speaker and Accomplished Athlete.

From his extraordinary 1978 run across the U.S. to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to serving as technical director then race director of the BAA Boston Marathon since the 1980s, McGillivray has helped organize more than 1,400 mass participatory events since founding DMSE Sports in 1981, while raising millions for worthy causes close to his heart.

Kelly Roberts

Kelly Roberts

Kelly Roberts is the unlikely force behind the popular blog and women’s running community,  the Badass Lady Gang (now in nearly 20 cities around the world). The self-proclaimed former President of the “I f*cking hate running club” has helped hundreds of thousands of people run everything from 5Ks to marathons and is a coach to thousands of runners every year. 

A force in the body-positive movement, Kelly’s body-positive movement #SportsBraSquad is redefining what strength looks like by helping thousands of women around the world ditch their shirts along with their insecurities.  

Kelly has graced the cover of Women’s Running Magazine’s body issue, was named by Women’s Running Magazine as one of 20 Women Who Are Changing the Sport of Running (And the World), was named by Competitor Magazine as one of 12 Influential and inspiring runners under 30 is the host and creator of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast which has been downloaded over 2.5-million times worldwide.

Agenda

Take a look at the inspirational and educational content we've got planned for the show, across our two stages: The Marathon, Track & Road stage, and the Trail & Ultra stage. We've got a full schedule of great speakers all weekend, from famous athletes to everyday people who have done amazing things - what will you watch?

Saturday

Marathon, Track & Road Stage

09:30am - 09:35am

Stage opening from our host

Road & Marathon Stage

Rudy Novotny

09:35am - 09:45am

Welcome and reflection a decade on

Road & Marathon Stage

Tom Grilk

09:45am - 10:15am

Fireside chat

Road & Marathon Stage

Carl Lewis

10:30am - 11:00am

7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days

Road & Marathon Stage

Dave McGillivray

11:00am - 11:30am

Finding community in running

Road & Marathon Stage

Boston Athletic Association

Boston Athletic Association

Suzanne Jones Walmsley

Adrienne Benton

Jeff Davis

Liz Rock

11:45am - 12:15pm

From the road race to the rat race: 48,000 miles of running around the world

Road & Marathon Stage

Tony Reed

12:45pm - 1:15pm

From beginners to high performance athletes: Why running clubs can help you on your journey

Road & Marathon Stage

Boston Athletic Association

Boston Athletic Association

Sarah Healy

Karolyn Bowley

Bernie Jones

1:15pm - 1:45pm

YOU too can do 26.2!

Road & Marathon Stage

Denise Sauriol

3:15pm - 3:45pm

Top tips for hitting your marathon fundraising target

Road & Marathon Stage

Susan Hurley

3:45pm - 4:15pm

Defining moments

Road & Marathon Stage

Dave McGillivray

4:15pm - 4:30pm

Close from host

Road & Marathon Stage

Rudy Novotny

Trail & Ultra Stage

10:00am - 10:15am

Stage opening from our host

Trail and Ultra Stage

Steve Fleck

10:15am - 10:45am

You are stronger than you think!

Trail and Ultra Stage

Jacky Hunt-Broersma

11:00am - 11:30am

Stepping up: From marathons to ultra

Trail and Ultra Stage

Ramon Bermo

11:30am - 12:00pm

Running and climate resilience

Trail and Ultra Stage

Zoë Rom

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Running without the devil: How an alcoholic and addict used running to battle his addiction and how you can too

Trail and Ultra Stage

Henry Ward

1:45pm - 2:15pm

Shoe design insights: Road to trail at Puma

Trail and Ultra Stage

Todd Falker

Puma

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Women on the trails

Trail and Ultra Stage

Melanie Mitchell

Sally McRae

The Mirnavator

Jacky Hunt-Broersma

4:15pm - 4:45pm

Every body can run

Trail and Ultra Stage

The Mirnavator

4:45pm - 5:00pm

Close from host

Trail and Ultra Stage

Steve Fleck

Sunday

Marathon, Track & Road Stage

9:45am - 10:00am

Stage opening from our host

Road & Marathon Stage

Rudy Novotny

10:00am - 10:30am

Fireside chat with Jenna Prandini

Road & Marathon Stage

Puma

10:45am - 11:15am

Improving health equity by building it from the ground up

Road & Marathon Stage

Aaron Perry

11:15am - 11:45am

Finding community in running

Road & Marathon Stage

Boston Athletic Association

Boston Athletic Association

Suzanne Jones Walmsley

Adrienne Benton

Jeff Davis

Liz Rock

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Whole body wellness for runners

Road & Marathon Stage

Kim Raubenheimer

12:30pm - 1:00pm

The history of the Boston Marathon

Road & Marathon Stage

Paul Clerici

1:30pm - 2:00pm

The best runs in the world!

Road & Marathon Stage

Mark Lowenstein

2:00pm - 2:30pm

From beginners to high performance athletes: Why running clubs can help you on your journey

Road & Marathon Stage

Boston Athletic Association

Boston Athletic Association

Sarah Healy

Christine Goldman

Brian Harvey

2:45pm - 3:15pm

Belonging… a talk for anyone who has ever felt like they weren't a real runner

Road & Marathon Stage

Kelly Roberts

3:15pm - 3:30pm

Close from host

Road & Marathon Stage

Rudy Novotny

Trail & Ultra Stage

10:00am - 10:15am

Stage opening from our host

Trail and Ultra Stage

Steve Fleck

10:15am - 10:45am

Trail running 101

Trail and Ultra Stage

Tom Hooper

11:00am - 11:30am

One day at a time. One step at a time.

Trail and Ultra Stage

Alyssa Clark

11:30am - 12:00pm

Backstory of the Marathon: from Ancient Greece to modern Boston

Trail and Ultra Stage

Dean Karnazes

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Make resilience your running superpower!

Trail and Ultra Stage

Scott Jenkins

1:00pm - 1:45pm

So, what's Badwater really like?

Trail and Ultra Stage

Scott Jenkins

Dean Karnazes

Sally McRae

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Building strength on the trails through yoga (all bodies)

Trail and Ultra Stage

Adina Crawford

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireside chat

Trail and Ultra Stage

Gary Robbins

3:15pm - 3:45pm

Fireside chat

Trail and Ultra Stage

Sally McRae

3:45pm - 4:00pm

Close from host

Trail and Ultra Stage

Steve Fleck

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