The new Switchback Spring builds on the momentum of its original fall gathering, which launched in 2022 as a specialty outdoor showcase at The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show.
With the addition of new June dates, Switchback now provides a twice-yearly home for a growing core of specialty retailers, media, and brand leaders in backpacking, apparel, and footwear – as well as openly welcoming the sizable population of outdoor industry members who have lapsed from regular attendance at open national trade events.
Hosted in a central location that’s welcoming to all parts of the country and scheduled in the optimal timeframe for buying conversations, the June event will be centered around key industry priorities. Click here to read Switchback Spring FAQs.