Running Insight

With a focus on women in the running industry, readers will discover essays by prominent women in the business, including retailers, brand executives, entrepreneurs, and more. This issue will also introduce Switchback in Running Insight.

A look at on-trend running apparel for 2024, including a fashion forecast for summer and fall. Also inside is the annual Sock Fashion Show, complete with product information and selling advice from top brands.

Ad Deadline: March 1, 2024

In conjunction with Earth Day, this issue will examine sustainability in the industry and how it can drive business for retailers. Readers will also find profiles of companies and individuals making a difference with eco-initiatives.

Going beyond footwear, this issue highlights the essentials and accessories category—from insoles and recovery items to hydration and nutrition—and how these products add up to big sales.

A total focus on the best footwear of 2024 from all the major vendors, plus profiles of the individuals behind the shoes that make run specialty special. This issues also includes the 2024 Footwear Guide.

This issue will take a deep dive into game-changing tech for run specialty retailers, as well as recognize brands and retailers celebrating special milestones in 2024.

Trail running remains one of the fastest growing segments in the industry, and this issue will provide insight into all things trail—including how run specialty can continue to bring the outdoors in. This issue will also highlight insoles and socks.

The annual, highly-anticipated The Running Event Planner will show readers the value they'll experience at TRE 2024, from who will be exhibiting to onsite events and the speaker lineup.

This issue is devoted to making the most of attending or exhibiting at The Running Event 2024, including previews of the educational program, new product trends, and show advice.

This annual issue will feature hundreds of new products that will be on display at The Running Event 2024, from footwear and apparel to essentials and accessories. 

This issue will provide a complete recap of The Running Event 2024.

This issue will close out the year honoring the 2024 Best Running Stores, including 2024 Store of the Year.