{"id":234368,"date":"2025-09-17T17:47:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T17:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/234368\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T17:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T17:47:14","slug":"registration-opens-for-the-running-event-trade-show-event-poised-to-be-economic-driver-for-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/234368\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration opens for The Running Event trade show; event poised to be economic driver for San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Registration for The Running Event (TRE) is now open. The running and outdoors trade show will take over downtown days before the inaugural San Antonio Marathon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">TRE will be held Dec. 2-4 at the Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Previously hosted in Austin, the trade show, launched in 2006, is expected to be a critical boon to the city\u2019s economy. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cBringing The Running Event to a new city marks an exciting milestone for our team and for the running industry,\u201d said TRE Event Director Christina Henderson. \u201cSan Antonio offers an incredible, vibrant backdrop for TRE 2025, and we can\u2019t wait for attendees to experience the energy, connection, and inspiration that happens when this community comes together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The event is poised to generate an economic impact of more than $5.7 million, with $3.3 million in direct spending and millions in business sales, a TRE news release said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Over 2,500 attendees are expected to descend on downtown to visit more than 300 running and outdoor brands showcasing new technology, apparel and shoes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cSan Antonio has a vibrant and growing running community that\u2019s full of energy and passion, and we have amazing running paths that rival any major city in the US,\u201d said Garrett Sage, owner of iRun Texas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">TRE projects the three-day event will support more than 1,000 jobs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Highlights of this year\u2019s TRE include: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>An education program, titled \u201cBetter Together: Uniting the Running Industry,\u201d will be held for business owners to converge on insights and consumer trends. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>TRE\u2019s exhibit hall will feature a mix of market-leading and emerging specialty brands in the running space. Brands such as HOKA, Brooks, On, Lululemon and Satisfy will be in attendance. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Switchback at TRE, an outdoor-focused expansion, will bring together brands and retailers for connection and learning. Brands such as Patagonia, Outdoor Research and Black Diamond Equipment will participate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Networking opportunities and an industry awards dinner recognizing the 2025 Best Running Stores will also take place.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">After the event\u2019s conclusion, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/04\/09\/course-maps-for-inaugural-half-full-san-antonio-marathon-released\/?ref=%2Ftopic%2FSAMA%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/04\/09\/course-maps-for-inaugural-half-full-san-antonio-marathon-released\/?ref=%2Ftopic%2FSAMA%2F\">San Antonio Marathon<\/a> will take place on Dec. 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">Interested in registering for an event pass? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/xpressreg.net\/register\/trec1225\/landing.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/xpressreg.net\/register\/trec1225\/landing.php\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Read more:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Registration for The Running Event (TRE) is now open. 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