May 14, 2026
Olympic Valley, Calif. (April 28, 2026) – TrailCon Presented by On – a three-day event that celebrates the trail running community through panels, networking, activations, and an inlusive two-day vendor village – announces Katie Schide will be taking the stage alongside Rich Roll on Day 1 (Stakeholder Day).
TrailCon takes place June 22-24, 2026 at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley.
Katie Schide, a professional trail runner for On, has redefined elite racing over the course of her amazing career.Originally from the United States and now based in Europe, she is unquestionably one of the greatest athletes in trail running history, earning victories at some of the world’s most prestigious races, including UTMB, Western States, and Hardrock.Defying categorization and competing across distances, Katie has earned back-to-back Trail Runner of the Year honors for the 2024 and 2025 racing seasons.Stakeholder Day (Day 1) will be filled with thought-provoking keynotes and panels,including previously announced Travis Tygart, CEO of the USADA.
“Katie Schide has been one of the most transformational figures in modern trail running. The consummate professional, Katie has been recognized by her peers as the back-to-back Trail Runner of the Year, carrying a nearly undefeated resume over the last two seasons. Beyond performance, Katie is respected for her character and kindness, setting and chasing ambitious goals without sacrificing humility. It is an honor to have Katie at TrailCon, in dialogue with the great Rich Roll. I simply can’t wait”
Dylan Bowman
TrailCon Co-founder, Freetrail CEO