# International Running Expo

- Dates: 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026
- Location: RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Organiser: Raccoon Media Group
- Industry: Sports

## About

The International Running Expo, collocated with ISPO, is Europe’s only dedicated business event for the running industry.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.internationalrunningexpo.com/)
- [Registration](https://forms.reg.buzz/the-international-running-expo-2026/website)
- [Agenda](https://www.internationalrunningexpo.com/sessions-2026)

## Sponsors and partners

- Elite Trail Team
- GEARLIMITS
- INretail
- MENQUIRY
- Outdoor Industries Association
- Running Insights
- Running Magazine
- Saz Sport
- Sport Guide
- SPORTéco
- Sports Business Center
- Sports Insight
- The Running Dutchman

## Ticket pricing

EUR 59

## Where to stay

- **Die Port van Cleve**: 60 m from the venue, 176 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam, 1012SJ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.dieportvancleve.com/)
  - Phone: +31 20 714 2000
- **W Amsterdam**: 140 m from the venue, 175 Spuistraat, Amsterdam, 1012VN
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/amswh-w-amsterdam/)
  - Phone: +31 20 811 2500
- **Hotel Tamara**: 150 m from the venue, 144 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam, 1012SJ
  - [Hotel website](https://hotel-tamara.amsterdamhotele.com/en/)
- **The Times**: 160 m from the venue, 135-137 Herengracht, Amsterdam, 1015BG
  - [Hotel website](https://thetimeshotel.nl/nl/)
  - Phone: +31 20 330 6030
- **Dam Square Inn**: 190 m from the venue, 12-16 Gravenstraat, Amsterdam, 1012NM
  - [Hotel website](https://bestwesterndamsquareinn.com/)
  - Phone: +31 20 623 3716
- **´t Hotel**: 210 m from the venue, 18 Leliegracht, Amsterdam, 1015DE
  - [Hotel website](https://thotel.nl/)
  - Phone: +31 20 422 2741
- **Soho House**: 220 m from the venue, 210 Spuistraat, Amsterdam, 1012VT
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sohohouseamsterdam.com/)
  - Phone: +31 20 888 0300
- **Di-Ann City Centre Hotel**: 230 m from the venue, 2 stars, 27 Raadhuisstraat, Amsterdam, 1016DC
  - [Hotel website](https://www.di-ann-citycentre.com)
  - Phone: +31 20 774 3430

## What people are saying

- [The International Running Expo - 4-5 Nov 2026, RAI Amsterdam](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI-7DWPNjY4)
- [International Running Expo (IRX) debuts in Amsterdam](https://endurance.biz/2025/industry-news/international-running-expo-irx-debuts-in-amsterdam/)
  - The inaugural edition of the International Running Expo (IRX) took place on November 4-5, 2026, at the RAI Amsterdam expo venue.
  - By endurance.biz
- [Europe's B2B event for the global running industry - UKRunChat](https://www.ukrunchat.co.uk/europes-b2b-event-for-the-global-running-industry/)
  - Registration is officially open for the 2026 International Running Expo (IRX), returning to RAI Amsterdam on 4-5 November. As Europe's only dedicated business event for the running industry, IRX brings together retailers, wholesalers, run c
  - By ukrunchat.co.uk
- [IRX 2025: The FUTURE of Running Tech & Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hAjs4Tuu3c)
  - I traveled to Amsterdam for the inaugural International Running Expo (IRX), and it was a unique blend of business and the passion we all share for the sport.

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/international-running-expo-amsterdam/