The Running Event Recap: Who Brought It and Who Phoned It In — The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary

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In this episode, Colin, Shawnté, Eoin, and Producer Dave deliver their on-the-ground, end-of-show breakdown of The Running Event and Switchback 2025 — recorded moments after the TRE Retailer Awards wrapped in San Antonio.

The crew dig into what worked, what surprised them, and what the outdoor industry should take away from a trade show that knows exactly what it is.

On The Docket!

The TRE Retailer Awards: Emotion, community & why it works
TRE vs. Outdoor Industry Trade Shows
Booth Breakdown: The Best & Worst
Trends & Rumors From the Floor
Predictions: Who got it right and who missed? The crew evaluates their earlier predictions now that the show is done.

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