December 2-4, 2025 | Henry B. Gonzàlez Convention Center | San Antonio, TX

Indie 5K

The Running Event’s Annual Chip-Timed Race

TRE’s Indie 5K is back— this year in partnership with Cross Champs!
Taking place Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 AM CT, runners, walkers, and everyone in between will take to TRE’s Indie 5K course for a cross country style event. This year, we’re returning to Camp Mabry and partnering with Cross Champs – a cross country event hosted in Austin each fall for the best teams and athletes in the World to square off over 8K.
Indie 5K participants will navigate the same course as the professionals—moving off the road and onto the grass. Camp Mabry is located 15 minutes driving distance from the Austin Convention Center. Transportation, food, and coffee will be provided.
INDIE 5K DAY-OF SCHEDULE
  • 6:30 AM: Last Shuttle Leaves the Hilton
  • 7:00 AM: Indie 5K Starts
  • 7:05 AM: Fun Run & Walk Starts (One Mile)
  • 7:30 AM: Cross Champs Women Start
  • 8:05 AM: Cross Champs Men Start
The Details:
  • The Indie 5K is free and open to ALL TRE attendees and exhibitors, including retailers, exhibiting brand personnel, media, event management professionals, speakers, partner organizations, and industry professionals.
  • The Indie 5K begins at 7:00 AM; a one-mile fun run and walk option starts at 7:05 AM.
  • Participants will run the same course Cross Champs athletes race; Cross Champs will kick off immediately after the Indie 5K at 7:30 AM (women’s race) and 8:05 AM (men’s race), allowing everyone the opportunity to watch the professionals compete.
  • Teams are encouraged to participate! Awards will be given to the fastest retail store team and the fastest brand team; teams are scored using cross country scoring. More details will be shared soon for other award categories.
  • The event will be cross country style, taking place on grass; spikes are welcome but not mandatory.
  • Transportation will be available to all participants. Shuttles will depart the Hilton Austin lobby beginning at 5:45 AM (last shuttle departs at 6:30 AM) and will arrive at Camp Mabry with time for participants to warm up. Shuttles will depart the course well before the exhibit hall opens Thursday morning.
  • Participants will enjoy free breakfast and coffee after the event, while also having the opportunity to explore the post-race expo.
  • Important: All participants must bring a government-issued ID!

Thank You to our 2024 Indie 5K Sponsors

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