TrailConSchedule
TrailCon 2026:
Shaping the Future
TrailCon co-founder Dylan Bowman opens TrailCon 2026
From 12:00pm until 12:05pm
@ Event Center
The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, and the Marketplace
with David Callahan, Steve Holmberg and Jenny Karn
Trail running's growth story is well documented. But growth alone does not explain where the sport is headed. This panel goes beyond the headlines to examine what is driving participation, where cracks are forming, and what comes next for event organizers, brands, and athletes.
From 12:05 until 12:40
@ Event Center
The Current State of Anti-Doping in Trail Running
with moderator Tim Tollefson and special panelist Travis Tygart
Trail running is growing faster than ever — and with that momentum comes the opportunity to build the sport the right way. As other sports have learned, embracing anti-doping standards early is a sign of maturity and strength. As the sport explodes in popularity, the topic of doping — long whispered about, rarely addressed head-on like in other sports — demands a seat at the table.
From 12:55PM until 1:45PM
@ Event Center
The Great Debate:
Should Trail Running Be an Olympic Sport?
Moderator Corrine Malcolm with panelists Natacha Manchado, Francesco Puppi and Anna Gibson
The Olympics have come for triathlon, sport climbing, and skateboarding. Could trail running be next — and more importantly, should it be?
From 2:15PM until 2:55PM
@ Event Center
Ahead of His Time:
A Conversation with Matt Carpenter
Scott Jurek with Matt Carpenter
Before the sport had a professional class, before GPS watches and carbon-plated shoes, before trail running was a global industry — Matt Carpenter was setting records that still stand today. Training at altitude in Manitou Springs, competing across disciplines and distances that most runners wouldn't dare combine, Carpenter operated in a category largely of his own making. Decades later, the sport is still catching up.
From 3:05PM until 3:45PM
@ Event Center
Beyond the Miles:
Rich Roll & Katie Schide
with Rich Roll and Katie Schide
What does it mean to pursue excellence — not just in racing, but in how you live? This fireside chat brings together two figures who have each, in their own way, redefined what's possible in endurance sports and beyond.
From 4:00PM until 4:40PM
@ Event Center
On Happy Hour
Meet, eat and swap trail tales at On Happy Hour. Stop by for tasty aid station-style food and drink, featuring all your favorites from Mile 0 to Mile 100. Kicking off from 5 p.m. – see you there. There may even be guest appearances from the On Trail team - you won't want to miss this kick-off to TrailCon
From 5:00pm
Lunch
From 12:40am until 1:40pm
On Tram Jam
Register to participate here: https://events.on.com/trailcon2026
Demo our athlete-approved trail shoes with live music. Then hit the trails for a dawn run with the On Trail team. This demo run is your chance to put the Cloudultra Pro to the test. Take an early tram to High Camp or earn it from the valley floor—the choice is yours. Either way, expect great company, new connections, a stunning sunrise, and well-earned treats waiting at the Escarpment.
From 6:30am until 9am
Concierge Tent Open
From 8:00am until 4:00pm
How Trail Running's Top Leaders Think About Growth, Culture, and What's Next
Moderated by Ian MacGregor with panelists Renée Augustine, Arc'teryx; Monica DeVreese, rabbit and Mark Garonzik, ACG plus Q&A
From 10:30am until 11:10am
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
The State of Endurance Nutrition Science
Meredith Terranova moderates with panelists Chris Harris, Katie Schide and Caitlin Fielder followed by audience Q&A
From 11:00am until 11:40am
@ Broken Arrow Stage
Mental Health is Health
Moderated by Rebecca Rusch with, Sally McRae, Tim Tollefson, and Addie Bracy plus Q&A
From 11:30am until 12:10am
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
Built for the Long Run: Women’s Health Across the Endurance Athlete Lifespan
Emily Kraus with Gauri Desai , Alyssa Olenick and Keely Henninger with audience Q&A to follow.
From 12:00 until 12:40
@ Broken Arrow Stage
Arc'teryx x Here For The Women's Race Midday Mingle
From 12:40pm until 1:40pm
Freetrail Live Podcast
Freetrail's Dylan Bowman with Caleb Olson Live Podcast with Q&A
From 1:40pm until 2:20pm
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
Sub Hub Live Podcast:
Onto the Mountain:
Why the Next Wave of Talent is Going Trail
with Dani Moreno and Emkay Sullivan
From 2:10pm until 2:50pm
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
The Playbook: What Trail Running Can Borrow from Other Sports
Moderated by Aaron Lutze with Rebecca Rusch , Emily Harrington and Sasha DiGiulian plus Q&A
From 2:40pm until 3:20pm
Freetrail Western States Preview Show:
Course, Conditions, & Contenders
Dylan Bowman with Corrine Malcolm, Tim Tollefson
From 3:00pm until 4:00pm
@ Basecamp Room
The New Guard:
How Independent Brands Are Changing the Game
Matt Sharkey moderates with Paulius Dragunas, East Peak; Floris Gierman, Path Projects; and Kyla Maher, Satisfy
From 3:10pm until 3:50pm
@ Broken Arrow Stage
Converging Paths: From the Trails to the Olympics
Topher Gaylord moderates....with Anna Gibson and Cam Smith
From 3:40pm until 4:20pm
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
Built Different: The Real Story Behind Standout Products
Taylor Bodin moderates with panelists Andrew Bumbalough, ACG; Tara Schick, On ; Yeti Zhang, Mount to Coast
From 4:10pm until 4:50pm
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
Brooks Happy Hour
From 5:00pm until 6:30pm
On Sunrise Summit
Register to participate here: https://events.on.com/trailcon2026
Paging all early bird runners. Join the On Trail team as we take on the legendary KT-22 at sunrise. Lace up a pair of demos at the On booth for extra control. Followed by a mountain-side celebration. We go at dawn – see you there.
HERE is the Strava Route to the Sunrise Summit… expect a challenging, vertical-focused course that delivers both effort and reward—big climbs, unforgettable views, and an atmosphere that captures the spirit of TrailCon. Whether you’re racing all-out or simply looking to experience the mountain in a new way, this is a can’t-miss addition to the week.
From 6:00am until 9:00am
Vibram Resole Clinic
From 9:30am until 10:15am
Athletes As Creators
Moderated by Aaron Lutze with Tommie Runz and Jeff Pelletier
From 10:30am until 11:10am
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
Common Ground:
How the Trail Running Community Shows Up for Public Lands
Moderated by Zoë Rom with Tim Tollefson Griselda Garcia, Clare Gallagher and George Plommarity
From 10:30am until 11:10
@ Broken Arrow Stage
Balancing Art and Journalism in Creative Storytelling
Hilary Yang moderates....with Nick Danielson, Somer Kreisman, Sean Haworth and Aisha McAdams
From 11:30am until 12:10pm
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
The Invisible Advantage:
How Coaching Shapes Elite Performance
Moderator Alyssa Clark with panelists Cliff Pittman, John Fitzgerald, Hannah Allgood and Cade Michaels
From 12:00pm until 12:40pm
@ Broken Arrow Stage
The Long Game:
A Conversation with Scott Jurek and Jeff Browning
From 12:00pm until 12:40
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
Choose Strong Live Podcast: Rachel Entrekin
with Sally McRae and Rachel Entrekin
From 1:40pm until 2:20pm
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
Movement As Autonomy
Cal Calamia with Tommie Runz and Rachel Entrekin
From 2:10pm until 2:50pm
@ Broken Arrow Stage
Freetrail Western States Champion Show
with Dylan Bowman
From 3:00pm until 4:00pm
@ TrailCon Stage, Presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration
