November 5-7, 2026 – Music City Center, Nashville
The Conference covers three days of inspirational, educational and practical content geared to Trail Race Directors, including panels, presentations, and breakout sessions to share information and brainstorm ideas that our surveys have found are critical for all Trail Race RD’s. The event also includes a top-level expo featuring vendors that provide products or services relevant to Trail Race Directors.
What to Expect
- Access to all panels, sessions, and workshops.
- A curated networking app for professional connections.
- A swag bag with trail and Nashville-inspired gear.
- Lunch each day, plus snacks and beverages throughout.
- Evening mixers with sponsors and exhibitors.
- Optional group runs.
Day 1 - Thursday, November 5
Time Session
9:00 - 10:00 AM Registration + Welcome Coffee
10:00 - 10:45 AM Opening Remarks
10:45 - 11:45 AM Panel 1 + Q&A
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch + Expo
1:00- 2:00 PM Panel 2 + Q&A
2:00 - 3:00 PM Panel 3 + Q&A
3:00 - 3:30 PM End-of-Day Highlights
3:30 - 4:00 PM Group Activity
4:00 - 6:00 PM Welcome Mixer & Expo
Day 2 - Friday, November 6
Time Session
7:00 - 8:30 AM Optional Group Run - Location TBD
9:00 - 10:00 AM Registration, Coffee + Expo
10:00 - 10:15 AM Welcome + Breakout Instructions
10:15 - 11:15 AM Breakout Session 1 A/B
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Breakout Session 2 A/B
12:15 - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch + Expo
1:30 - 3:30 PM Round Robin Discussions
3:30 - 4:00 PM Expo
4:00 - 4:45 PM Keynote
4:45 - 5:15 PM Day Recap + Announcements
5:30 - 7:00 PM Offsite Networking Mixer - Location TBD
Day 3 - Saturday, November 7
Time Session
7:00 - 8:30 AM Optional Group Run - Location TBD
9:00 - 10:00 AM Registration, Coffee + Expo
10:00 - 10:15 AM Welcome + Instructions
10:15 - 11:15 AM Panel 4 + Q&A
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM UltraSignup Data Snacks
12:00 - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch + Expo
1:30 - 2:15 PM Keynote
2:15 - 3:00 PM Closing Remarks + Conference Ends