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AL
Aaron Lutze
Content Futurist | Second Nature Co-Founder. ex- Red Bull, ŌURA, Abbott.
The Playbook: What Trail Running Can Borrow from Other Sports
Athletes As Creators
Second Nature Social
AL
Aaron Lutze
Content Futurist | Second Nature Co-Founder. ex- Red Bull, ŌURA, Abbott.
The Playbook: What Trail Running Can Borrow from Other Sports
Athletes As Creators
Second Nature Social
AB
Addie Bracy
Run Coach & Author
Mental Health is Health
AB
Addie Bracy
Run Coach & Author
Mental Health is Health
AM
Aisha McAdams
Runner, ultra-runner and storyteller
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
AM
Aisha McAdams
Runner, ultra-runner and storyteller
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
AC
Alyssa Clark
professional trail runner, coach and podcaster
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
AC
Alyssa Clark
professional trail runner, coach and podcaster
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
AO
Alyssa Olenick
Founder, Doc Lyss Fitness
The Lyss Method
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
AO
Alyssa Olenick
Founder, Doc Lyss Fitness
The Lyss Method
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
AB
Andrew Bumbalough
Expert Product Line Manager, ACG Footwear
Built Different: The Real Story Behind Standout Products
AB
Andrew Bumbalough
Expert Product Line Manager, ACG Footwear
Built Different: The Real Story Behind Standout Products
AG
Anna Gibson
Professional Mountain Athlete, TrailCon Future Award Recipient
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
Converging Paths: From the Trails to the Olympics
AG
Anna Gibson
Professional Mountain Athlete, TrailCon Future Award Recipient
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
Converging Paths: From the Trails to the Olympics
AM
Ashley Mateo
Founder and Editor, RUNHER Magazine
RUNHER Magazine
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
AM
Ashley Mateo
Founder and Editor, RUNHER Magazine
RUNHER Magazine
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
BM
Brendan Madigan
TrailCon Creator
Alpenglow Sports
BM
Brendan Madigan
TrailCon Creator
Alpenglow Sports
CF
Caitlin Fielder
Professional Trail Runner for adidas
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
CF
Caitlin Fielder
Professional Trail Runner for adidas
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
CC
Cal Calamia
First Ever Transgender Trailblazer Award Recipient 2024
University of San Francisco
Movement As Autonomy
CC
Cal Calamia
First Ever Transgender Trailblazer Award Recipient 2024
University of San Francisco
Movement As Autonomy
CO
Caleb Olson
Winner 2025 Western States 100, Marshall's Dad
Freetrail Live
CO
Caleb Olson
Winner 2025 Western States 100, Marshall's Dad
Freetrail Live
CS
Cam Smith
2026 Olympian and 13x National Champion in Skimo
Converging Paths: From the Trails to the Olympics
CS
Cam Smith
2026 Olympian and 13x National Champion in Skimo
Converging Paths: From the Trails to the Olympics
CH
Chris Harris
Sports Scientist at Precision Fuel & Hydration
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
CH
Chris Harris
Sports Scientist at Precision Fuel & Hydration
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
CG
Clare Gallagher
Ultrarunner, Ecologist, Writer, Future PhD
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
CG
Clare Gallagher
Ultrarunner, Ecologist, Writer, Future PhD
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
CP
Cliff Pittman
Director of Coaching at CTS, Columnist for UltraRunning Magazine
CTS
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
CP
Cliff Pittman
Director of Coaching at CTS, Columnist for UltraRunning Magazine
CTS
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
CM
Corrine Malcolm
Editor-in-Chief & Coach
Freetrail
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
Freetrail Western States Preview Show: Course, Conditions, & Contenders
CM
Corrine Malcolm
Editor-in-Chief & Coach
Freetrail
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
Freetrail Western States Preview Show: Course, Conditions, & Contenders
DM
Dani Moreno
Professional Trail Runner for adidas
Why Short Trail Is One of the Most Valuable Properties in Trail Running
DM
Dani Moreno
Professional Trail Runner for adidas
Why Short Trail Is One of the Most Valuable Properties in Trail Running
DC
David Callahan
Co-CEO
UltraSignup
The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, and the Marketplace
DC
David Callahan
Co-CEO
UltraSignup
The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, and the Marketplace
DE
Doug Emslie
TrailCon Creator
Cuil Bay Capital
DE
Doug Emslie
TrailCon Creator
Cuil Bay Capital
DB
Dylan Bowman
Pro Runner & CEO
Freetrail
TrailCon 2026: Shaping the Future
Beyond the Miles: Rich Roll & Katie Schide
Freetrail Live
Freetrail Western States Preview Show: Course, Conditions, & Contenders
Freetrail Western States Champion Show
DB
Dylan Bowman
Pro Runner & CEO
Freetrail
TrailCon 2026: Shaping the Future
Beyond the Miles: Rich Roll & Katie Schide
Freetrail Live
Freetrail Western States Preview Show: Course, Conditions, & Contenders
Freetrail Western States Champion Show
EK
Emily Kraus
Sports Medicine Physician
Stanford
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
EK
Emily Kraus
Sports Medicine Physician
Stanford
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
ES
EmKay Sullivan
Professional Trail Runner for CRAFT
Why Short Trail Is One of the Most Valuable Properties in Trail Running
ES
EmKay Sullivan
Professional Trail Runner for CRAFT
Why Short Trail Is One of the Most Valuable Properties in Trail Running
FP
Fabrice Perrin
UTMB Chief of Sports, Communities & Sustainability
UTMB
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
FP
Fabrice Perrin
UTMB Chief of Sports, Communities & Sustainability
UTMB
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
FG
Floris Gierman
Co-Founder & Podcast Host
Path Projects
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
FG
Floris Gierman
Co-Founder & Podcast Host
Path Projects
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
FP
Francesco Puppi
Professional Runner
Pro Trail Runners Association
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
FP
Francesco Puppi
Professional Runner
Pro Trail Runners Association
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
GD
Gauri Desai
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, FASTR Program
Stanford University
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
GD
Gauri Desai
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, FASTR Program
Stanford University
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
GP
George Plomarity
Run Culture & Public Lands Advocate
KEEN
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
GP
George Plomarity
Run Culture & Public Lands Advocate
KEEN
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
GG
Griselda Garcia
Educator & RPL Ambassador
Runners for Public Lands
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
GG
Griselda Garcia
Educator & RPL Ambassador
Runners for Public Lands
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
HA
Hannah Allgood
Professional Trail Runner for adidas
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
HA
Hannah Allgood
Professional Trail Runner for adidas
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
HY
Hilary Yang
Photographer & Creative Director
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
HY
Hilary Yang
Photographer & Creative Director
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
JB
Jeff Browning
accomplished veteran ultra runner and endurance coach | innovator @ KEEN
The Long Game: A Conversation with Scott Jurek and Jeff Browning
JB
Jeff Browning
accomplished veteran ultra runner and endurance coach | innovator @ KEEN
The Long Game: A Conversation with Scott Jurek and Jeff Browning
JP
Jeff Pelletier
Filmmaker & Trail Runner
Athletes As Creators
JP
Jeff Pelletier
Filmmaker & Trail Runner
Athletes As Creators
JK
Jenny Karn
Research & Insights Leader
SFIA
The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, and the Marketplace
JK
Jenny Karn
Research & Insights Leader
SFIA
The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, and the Marketplace
JF
John Fitzgerald
High-Performance Coach
CTS
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
JF
John Fitzgerald
High-Performance Coach
CTS
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
KB
Kat Baker
Executive Director
Runners for Public Lands
KB
Kat Baker
Executive Director
Runners for Public Lands
KS
Katie Schide
Professional Trail Runner for On, Back-to-Back Trail Runner of the Year
On
Beyond the Miles: Rich Roll & Katie Schide
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
KS
Katie Schide
Professional Trail Runner for On, Back-to-Back Trail Runner of the Year
On
Beyond the Miles: Rich Roll & Katie Schide
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
KH
Keely Henninger
Professional Trail Runner, Researcher, and Medical Student
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
KH
Keely Henninger
Professional Trail Runner, Researcher, and Medical Student
Built for the Long Run: Women's Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
KN
Kelly Newlon
Sports Nutrition/Professional Chef/UHNW Pro Athletes/ Athlete Management/Brand Consulting
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
KN
Kelly Newlon
Sports Nutrition/Professional Chef/UHNW Pro Athletes/ Athlete Management/Brand Consulting
The Invisible Advantage: How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
KM
Kyla Maher
Athlete Partnerships Lead for SATISFY
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
KM
Kyla Maher
Athlete Partnerships Lead for SATISFY
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
MG
Mark Garonzik
General Manager of ACG in North America
How Trail Running's Top Leaders Think About Growth, Culture, and What's Next
MG
Mark Garonzik
General Manager of ACG in North America
How Trail Running's Top Leaders Think About Growth, Culture, and What's Next
MC
Matt Carpenter
Mountain Runner
Ahead of His Time: A Conversation with Matt Carpenter
MC
Matt Carpenter
Mountain Runner
Ahead of His Time: A Conversation with Matt Carpenter
MS
Matt Sharkey
CMO
SmartMagic
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
MS
Matt Sharkey
CMO
SmartMagic
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
MT
Matt Trappe
Brand & Creative Leader
Auteur Sportif
MT
Matt Trappe
Brand & Creative Leader
Auteur Sportif
MB
Matteo Bramani
Managing Director
Vibram
MB
Matteo Bramani
Managing Director
Vibram
MT
Meredith Terranova
nutritionist, ultra-distance runner, triathlete, and swimmer
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
MT
Meredith Terranova
nutritionist, ultra-distance runner, triathlete, and swimmer
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
ML
Mike Leone
Director, Trail Running, North America
UTMB North America
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
ML
Mike Leone
Director, Trail Running, North America
UTMB North America
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
MD
Monica DeVreese
Co-Founder & CEO
rabbit
How Trail Running's Top Leaders Think About Growth, Culture, and What's Next
MD
Monica DeVreese
Co-Founder & CEO
rabbit
How Trail Running's Top Leaders Think About Growth, Culture, and What's Next
NM
Natacha Manchado
Running Project Manager
World Athletics
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
NM
Natacha Manchado
Running Project Manager
World Athletics
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
ND
Nick Danielson
Photographer, Filmmaker, and Designer
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
ND
Nick Danielson
Photographer, Filmmaker, and Designer
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
NK
Nicole Ver Kuilen
Campaign Lead, So Every BODY Can Move | Passionate Disability Rights Advocate & Social Entrepreneur
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
NK
Nicole Ver Kuilen
Campaign Lead, So Every BODY Can Move | Passionate Disability Rights Advocate & Social Entrepreneur
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
PD
Paulius Dragunas
CEO & Co-Founder
East Peak
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
PD
Paulius Dragunas
CEO & Co-Founder
East Peak
The New Guard: How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
RE
Rachel Entrekin
3x Cocodona 250 Champion
Choose Strong Live: Rachel Entrekin
Movement As Autonomy
RE
Rachel Entrekin
3x Cocodona 250 Champion
Choose Strong Live: Rachel Entrekin
Movement As Autonomy
RR
Raziq Rauf
Author, This is Running
Running Sucks
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
RR
Raziq Rauf
Author, This is Running
Running Sucks
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
RR
Rebecca Rusch
Endurance Sports Icon, Multi-Time World Champion
Mental Health is Health
The Playbook: What Trail Running Can Borrow from Other Sports
RR
Rebecca Rusch
Endurance Sports Icon, Multi-Time World Champion
Mental Health is Health
The Playbook: What Trail Running Can Borrow from Other Sports
RA
Renée Augustine
General Manager and Brand Strategist, Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx
How Trail Running's Top Leaders Think About Growth, Culture, and What's Next
RA
Renée Augustine
General Manager and Brand Strategist, Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx
How Trail Running's Top Leaders Think About Growth, Culture, and What's Next
RR
Rich Roll
Ultra-Endurance Athlete & Podcaster
Beyond the Miles: Rich Roll & Katie Schide
RR
Rich Roll
Ultra-Endurance Athlete & Podcaster
Beyond the Miles: Rich Roll & Katie Schide
SM
Sally McRae
Professional Ultrarunner & Author
Choose Strong
Mental Health is Health
Choose Strong Live: Rachel Entrekin
SM
Sally McRae
Professional Ultrarunner & Author
Choose Strong
Mental Health is Health
Choose Strong Live: Rachel Entrekin
SD
Sasha DiGiulian
World Champion Climber
The Playbook: What Trail Running Can Borrow from Other Sports
SD
Sasha DiGiulian
World Champion Climber
The Playbook: What Trail Running Can Borrow from Other Sports
SJ
Scott Jurek
Ultramarathon Runner & Author
Ahead of His Time: A Conversation with Matt Carpenter
The Long Game: A Conversation with Scott Jurek and Jeff Browning
SJ
Scott Jurek
Ultramarathon Runner & Author
Ahead of His Time: A Conversation with Matt Carpenter
The Long Game: A Conversation with Scott Jurek and Jeff Browning
SH
Sean Haworth
Filmmaker & Creative Director
DERA
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
SH
Sean Haworth
Filmmaker & Creative Director
DERA
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
SF
Simon Freeman
Publisher and Editor
Like the Wind Media
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
SF
Simon Freeman
Publisher and Editor
Like the Wind Media
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
SK
Somer Kreisman
Photographer & Physical Therapist
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
SK
Somer Kreisman
Photographer & Physical Therapist
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
SH
Stephen Holmberg
Insight & Strategy Advisor
Insight Accelerator
The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, and the Marketplace
SH
Stephen Holmberg
Insight & Strategy Advisor
Insight Accelerator
The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, and the Marketplace
TS
Tara Shick
Director of Outdoor
On
Built Different: The Real Story Behind Standout Products
TS
Tara Shick
Director of Outdoor
On
Built Different: The Real Story Behind Standout Products
TN
Thomas Neuberger
Founder, Believe in the Run
Big Run Media
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
TN
Thomas Neuberger
Founder, Believe in the Run
Big Run Media
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
TT
Tim Tollefson
Founder, Mammoth TrailFest
Craft Sportswear
The Current State of Anti-Doping in Trail Running
Mental Health is Health
Freetrail Western States Preview Show: Course, Conditions, & Contenders
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
TT
Tim Tollefson
Founder, Mammoth TrailFest
Craft Sportswear
The Current State of Anti-Doping in Trail Running
Mental Health is Health
Freetrail Western States Preview Show: Course, Conditions, & Contenders
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
TR
Tommie Runz
Storyteller & Endurance Athlete
Athletes As Creators
Movement As Autonomy
TR
Tommie Runz
Storyteller & Endurance Athlete
Athletes As Creators
Movement As Autonomy
TG
Topher Gaylord
Board Director
Grundéns
Converging Paths: From the Trails to the Olympics
TG
Topher Gaylord
Board Director
Grundéns
Converging Paths: From the Trails to the Olympics
TT
Travis Tygart
CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Tarheel
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
The Current State of Anti-Doping in Trail Running
TT
Travis Tygart
CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Tarheel
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
The Current State of Anti-Doping in Trail Running
YZ
Yeti Zhang
Co-Founder
Mount to Coast
Built Different: The Real Story Behind Standout Products
Mount to Coast Tea with Yeti
YZ
Yeti Zhang
Co-Founder
Mount to Coast
Built Different: The Real Story Behind Standout Products
Mount to Coast Tea with Yeti
ZF
Zach Friedley
Professional Runner
Born to Adapt
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
ZF
Zach Friedley
Professional Runner
Born to Adapt
From Participation to Podiums: The Leaders Driving the Growth of Para Trail
ZR
Zoë Rom
Journalist, Ultrarunner, Comedian
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
ZR
Zoë Rom
Journalist, Ultrarunner, Comedian
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
Independent Media is Leading the Pack
