# The Running Conference

- Dates: 6 December 2026 to 8 December 2026
- Location: Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Running Industry Alliance & The Running Conference
- Industry: Sports
- Expected attendance: 500

## About

The Running Conference presented by haku is a business-to-business event for professionals in the running industry, including brands, retailers, event organizers, and service providers. It focuses on industry insight, networking, and development, and is exclusive to Running Industry Alliance members.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.therunningconference.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.therunningconference.com/attending)
- [Agenda](https://www.therunningconference.com/therunningconference)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Speakers

- Matt Ward
- Anna Harding

## Sponsors and partners

- haku
- Running Industry Alliance (RIA)

## Where to stay

- **Charnwood Regency**: guest house, 110 m from the venue
- **Number 88**: guest house, 130 m from the venue
- **Great Central Hotel**: 240 m from the venue
- **Premier Inn**: 430 m from the venue, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 9SA
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/leicestershire/loughborough/loughborough.html)
- **Ramada Loughborough**: 590 m from the venue, High Street, Loughborough, LE11 2QL
  - Phone: +44 1509 233222
- **The Cedars Hotel**: 740 m from the venue, 2 stars, Cedar Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AB
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thecedarshotel.com)
  - Phone: +44 1509214459
- **Caravelli**: 840 m from the venue, 11 Sparrow Hill
  - [Hotel website](https://www.caravelli.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1509 211128
- **Travelodge**: 1.1 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/547/Loughborough-Central-hotel)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/the-running-conference/