October 1, 2026
Katie Schide is unquestionably one of the greatest trail runners of her generation.
Originally from the United States and now based in Europe, the On athlete has conquered the sport’s most prestigious stages — UTMB, Western States, Hardrock — while defying easy categorization across distances and formats.
The back-to-back Freetrail Trail Runner of the Year for 2024 and 2025, Katie has built a career that speaks for itself, and a perspective on elite competition, identity, and the sport’s future that is worth the price of admission alone.
Rich Roll came to endurance sports through a different door. At 40, having overcome addiction and completely rebuilt his life through plant-based nutrition and relentless movement, he shocked the endurance world with top finishes at the Ultraman World Championships and was named one of the 25 Fittest Men in the World.
He’s since become one of the most influential voices in wellness and human potential through his bestselling books and The Rich Roll Podcast, which has inspired millions worldwide to rethink what transformation looks like.
Together, Katie and Rich represent the full spectrum of what draws people to this sport — from the podium to the profound.
Available to view October 1 on Freetrail on YouTube and The Freetrail Podcast on Spotify
This session was recorded at the 2026 TrailCon event, which drew several thousand attendees for three days filled with thought-provoking sessions, brand activations and a Vendor Village with more than 85+ exhibiting brands.
TrailCon 2026 Sessions, in partnership with Freetrail, releases the second in a series of five sessions recorded live at the 2026 event, with more to come!
