International Running Expo 2026
4 November 2026 – 5 November 2026
RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The International Running Expo (IRX) is a business event for the running industry, bringing together brands, retailers, distributors, athletes and industry leaders. The 2026 edition returns to RAI Amsterdam on 4–5 November with 200+ international brands showing footwear, apparel, technology, nutrition and recovery products, alongside a content programme, networking, one-to-one meetings and live activations. IRX is co-located with ISPO and is organised by Raccoon Media Group, organisers of the UK's National Running Show.
40 sessions · 45 speakers
Sponsors (4)
OOFOS · FootBalance · SCOTT Sports SA · Fotop
Association Partner (1)
Outdoor Industries Association
Exhibitors (33)
Marathon.R Responsible Runningwear · Hyperice · Yourbarfactory + SEV · OOFOS · Suunto · Veloci Running · ChicknLegs · 2moso · Feetures · Ochy · Survival · Wowow · Herzog Medical · Baouw · Fizo Run · BAHE · Enervit · Running Imp · Swijin · FootBalance · SCOTT Sports SA · hDrop · HASTKO · Naroo · GOFLUO · Fotop · Kato Group Bv · StrideMatch · Champion Trophy Products · Shokz · Infinit · SizeWise · Hystride NL B.V
Supporting Partners (8)
The Running Dutchman · Saz Sport · Running Magazine · MENQUIRY · Sport Guide · GEARLIMITS · SPORTéco · Elite Trail Team
Agenda
- Athlete & Influencer Strava Art Run 3 November 2026 · Meet at IRX Entrance (Entrance C)
- Welcome to the International Running Expo 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- The Race for Relevance: How to Win The Next Generation of Runners 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- What Sport and Athletes Teach Business About Winning: The Formula of the Formulas 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Yoga for Mobility / Runners 4 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)
- Run Specialty Workshop: Show Me The Money! 4 November 2026 · IRX VIP Lounge (Hall 12)
- Podcast - Up & Running: Dafne Schippers 4 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- The Data Effect: What Athletes Can Learn From Their Performance Data 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Midday Reset: Guided Meditation 4 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)
- Speed & Skills Lab - Dafne Schippers & Arj Thiruchelvam 4 November 2026 · IRX Running Track (Hall 12)
- The Marathon Journal Live: Behind the Brand with Red Bull SPECT EYEWEAR 4 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- When Every Need Has Been Met: How Do You Build A Brand? 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- The Marathon Journal Live: Behind the Brand with HASTKO 4 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- Podcast - Running For The Bus: Alex Yee 4 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- Breathwork: Reset & Refocus 4 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)
- Fireside Chat with US Olympian & Legendary Athlete Allyson Felix 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Run Specialty Workshop: Planning Your Best Buy 4 November 2026 · IRX VIP Lounge (Hall 12)
- Mat Pilates for Runners 4 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)
- Podcast Live: Sports+Outdoor Mentors 4 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- Community & In Person Experience As Running's Growth Engine 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Why They Run – Exclusive Film Preview & Fireside Chat 4 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Scott x Midnight Runners Present: The Mystery Line Run 4 November 2026 · Meet at IRX Entrance (Entrance C)
- RUNNERS HIGH: Follow The Beat 5 November 2026 · Meet at IRX Entrance (Entrance C)
- Welcome to the International Running Expo 5 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Athlete & Influencer Roundtable: How To Build Successful Partnerships With Brands/Retailers 5 November 2026 · IRX VIP Lounge (Hall 12)
- Shaping What's Next: Industry Trends & Insights for 2027 5 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- The Marathon Journal Live: Behind the Brand with Precision Fuel & Hydration 5 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- The Era of Mass Participation: Scaling Races Without Losing Identity 5 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Yoga for Mobility / Runners 5 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)
- Podcast - Marathon Journal: Sophie Power 5 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- Transforming Running: Pathways to Sustainable Events and Brands 5 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Midday Reset: Guided Meditation 5 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)
- The Marathon Journal Live: Behind the Brand with Scott Sports 5 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- How Sound Can Be Used to Your Advantage While Running & For The Runners Experience 5 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Brandwave BrandLAB Roundtable - Curating Engaged Communities 5 November 2026 · IRX VIP Lounge (Hall 12)
- Podcast - Running For The Bus: Sam Griffiths 5 November 2026 · IRX Podcast Studio (Hall 12)
- Run Specialty in Focus: The Power Of Fit 5 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Mat Pilates for Runners 5 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)
- Talking Retail: Online vs In-Store & Strategies for Winning in Both 5 November 2026 · The Podium Stage (Hall 12)
- Afternoon Reset: Breaths & Beats 5 November 2026 · IRX Wellbeing & Recovery Lounge (Hall 12)