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. 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.
Session Topics Coming Soon
We’re finalizing the USTRC 2026 session lineup, with topics like Public Lands, Medical Guidelines for Every Size Race, Sponsors & Other Revenue Streams, Trail Running is for Everyone, Marketing Basics for Any Budget, Runner & Volunteer Experience, Storytelling & Branding, and more! Stay tuned for the full schedule.
In the meantime, we want to hear from you! ATRA is collecting input from race directors to better understand the needs shaping our sport. Whether you’re a new or seasoned race director, your perspective matters. Take a few minutes to complete the survey before the May 1 deadline: Share Your Feedback Here.
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 - 11:00 AM Keynote
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Breakout Session 1 A/B
12:00 - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch + Expo
1:30 - 2:30 PM Breakout Session 2 A/B
2:30 - 3:00 PM Expo
3:00 - 5:00 PM Round Robin Discussions
5:00 - 5:30 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 State of the Sport from UltraSignup
12:00 - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch + Expo
1:30 - 2:15 PM Keynote
2:15 - 3:00 PM Closing Remarks + Conference Ends