Opening Night Welcome Reception
Monday, November 15, Hilton Austin at 6:00 p.m.
Relax after a day of travel with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Hilton Austin. Have a few refreshments and then enjoy dinner on your own in Austin.
Sponsored by Balega

Trail Run
Tuesday, November 16, Zilker Park at 6:30 a.m.
Get a true trail run experience in the hills of Austin, and test out the newest trail shoes from The Shoe Bar.
Sponsored by The North Face

Cocktails on the Expo Floor
Tuesday, November 16, Austin Convention Center at 6:00 p.m.
Get a sneak peak at The Running Event expo and have a few libations, too.
Sponsored by: adidas / Li Ning / Mizuno / New Balance / Running Skirts / Wrightsock

The Running Specialty^® Hall of Fame Dinner and Inductions
Tuesday, November 16, Austin Convention Center. 8:00 p.m.
Join in and honor and recognize the individuals who helped build the modern running specialty business
Presented by the IRRA

The Indie 5K^®
Wednesday, November 17, Zilker Park, 6:30 a.m.
Who is The Fastest Retailer in America? Race through Austin’s Zilker Park for the coveted title of the “Fastest Retailer in America.” Special prizes for fastest store owners, fastest man, fastest woman and best team score. Winning team will receive a trip to the Los Angeles Marathon, courtesy of K-Swiss.
Title sponsors: K-Swiss, New Balance Performance Socks and Timex
Supporting sponsors: Gu Energy Labs / Jelly Belly-Sport Beans / KT Tape / Nathan / Running Skirts.

Breakfast Seminar: The Compression Session
Wednesday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn about one of the hottest categories in running at this entertaining, informative presentation that discusses the technology of the product, its performance benefits and the opportunities for retailers.
Sponsored by Saucony

50 Best Running Stores^® Awards & Banquet
Wednesday, November 17, The Hilton Austin. 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the entire running specialty channel by honoring the Best Stores of 2010 and
The Store of the Year. Other special awards include: The Ubuntu Community Service Award, presented by Balega,
and the Just Do It Award presented by Nike for leadership and service to women athletes.
Sponsored by Competitor Group

Breakfast with the Athletes
Thursday, November 18 at the Austin Convention Center, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Break bread with some of the biggest names in running. Gather tips, insights and anecdotes (and maybe a few photos, too) from top runners from around the world