# The International Running Expo (IRX)

- Dates: 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026
- Location: RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Address: Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam
- Organizer: Raccoon Media Group
- Industry: Sports

## About

The International Running Expo is a business event held in Amsterdam on 4-5 November where attendees can connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of the competition.

## Official links

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

## Topics

- innovation
- performance
- retail
- sustainability
- the evolving running community

## Speakers

- Richard Schott, Global Sales Manager, Adidas Eyewear
- Dennis Voss, Managing Director, Currex
- Steve Allende, Co-Founder, Plasmaide
- Ione Walker, Global Marketing Lead, Running, SCOTT Sports
- Oliver Rawlings, Marketplace Manager, Decathlon

## 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)

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