The Running Event 2024

Fleet Feet Austin set to Celebrate The Running Event Alongside Local Running Community

The Running Event (TRE) is set to take place in our city once again and Fleet Feet Austin is thrilled to have curated a lineup of free events for our beloved running community.

Make plans to join the fun starting November 19th (with The Morning Jo's) and concluding Friday morning, November 22nd, alongside our weekly 6:30am community run from Seaholm---as our friends from Oofos cap off the huge week with a Recovery Lounge. 

That's not all, as we'll have in-store takeovers, host panels with Olympic Track & Field athletes and rub elbows with some of our favoite running clubs, local businesses and non-profits. 

Check out the full list of events below and make sure to RSVP where requested. 

Tuesday, November 19th

TRE Kickoff with The Morning Jo's presented by Saucony, Oofos, SHOKZ, Sprints & the TransRockies Run - 6:00am at Jo's Coffee on South Congress - Rachel, Cameron and the entire Morning Jo's crew is set to host a monster TRE kickoff event and we've invited a few friends for the fun.

Be sure to arrive early to obtain a pair of Sauconys to wear-test, as the team will be bringing along their famed Endorphin Speed 4, Triumph 22 and Ride 17. Similarly, the SHOKZ team will be offering a wear-test of their innovation bone-conduction headphones (ID or keys needed for wear-test).

We'll encourage you to stick around following the four and six mile routes, as Oofos will kick-start your recovery needs and we'll have a few raffle items up for grabs from our friends at Sprints and the TransRockies Run.

As always, All Faces & All Paces are welcomed to The Morning Jo's. 

Take It To The MAX with Altra; Fleet Feet Austin in-store Takeover & Strava Segment -  10:00am-4:00pm at Fleet Feet Seaholm -  The Altra team is set to highlight their brand new FWD Via and Experience Flow, taking over our Downtown location for the day.

Field Specialists from Altra will be on site, supporting our in-store efforts and highlighting the benefits of their footwear for those in attedance.

That's not all, as we'll have a few goodies up our sleeve and an Altra Strava segment to allow for competitive juices to flow. That's right, those brave enough to take on the Strava segment in a pair of Altra wear-test shoes will be eligible for a grand prize; A FREE PAIR OF ALTRAS! 

For those willing to take on the challenge, we'll have a wear-test fleet of Altra demo shoes for you to utilize during your run---and trust us when we say it'll be worth the effort! 

Light The Night with Adidas - 6:30pm at Hold Out Brewing - We're heading to our favorite outdoor patio for an evening hosted by our friends at Adidas. Those in attendance will be offered a sneak-peak of the Supernova Rise 2 and Adios Pro 4, as the Adidas team will be offering a wear-test for those curious to test out these yet-to-released updates. 

We'll cover a 2.5 mile loop that'll run alongside the Town Lake Trail (optional 4 mile route) and we'll conclude with a Q&A panel with Adidas athletes, and 2024 Track & Field Olympians, Hobbs Kessler and Bryce Hoppel (a beloved Texan).

That's right, we'll be hanging with Hobbs & Bryce at Hold Out, all in celebration of Fleet Feet Austin's partnership with Adidas and the running community! We strongly encourage you to arrive early, as we'll have a few surprises for those in attendance. 

Please RSVP to Light The Night on the following registration link here.

Mizuno Zenfest - 6:30pm at Cosmic Coffee Saltillo - The Mizuno team will be hosting an attention-grabbing event on the Eastside, highlighting the yet-to-be released Neo Zen with a community run and cozy evening atmosphere.

Mizuno will also be offering a wear-test of the new style (Neo Zen) and sizes will be limited, so be sure to arrive early to obtain your pair for the run. 

The crew at The Morning Jo's will be doubling on Tuesday, as they lead the 1-mile route, while our friends at the Eastside Beer Runners will lead you on the chosen 3-mile route. 

Post run, be sure to enjoy the evening on the outside patio with the Mizuno team, who be ready to highlight the benefits of their historic running footwear line.

Please RSVP to Mizuno Zenfest on the following registration link here. 

Wednesday, November 20th

Running Industry Diversity Coalition CommUnity Run Powered by Saucony - 6:00am at the Austin Convention Center - We're humbled to once again team up with the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC), educational nonprofit with a mission beyond running— one that's dedicated to championing transformative change within the sport---for their 2024 CommUnity Run. 

Join Fleet Feet Austin, Saucony and industry leaders at 6:00am for a run, as we celebrate the RIDC's continued efforts in the running industry.

The run will take us just short of three miles and we've empowered several Austin-based run group leaders to support the chosen route---a huge thanks to Robby Rodriguez of Austin Front Runners, Mercedes Collins of WeoutsideATX, Adriana Prado of Rise & Run South Austin, Jackie M. Chan of Pro Friction and Jesse Ruiz of East Austin Run Club for helping lead the charge.

Please RSVP to the RIDC CommUnity Run on the following registration link here.

Fly With HOKA Featuring the Eastside Beer Runners - 6:30pm at Central Machine Works - We're heading East for a speed session with the Eastside Beer Runners and HOKA on Wednesday night, as we'll take over the Central Machine Works patio for quite the evening. 

The HOKA team will be on site, offering a wear-test of their brand new Mach X2 and Cielo X1, the perfect opportunity to test out one of their famed carbon-plated options. Sizes will be limited, so we strongly encourage you to arrive early! 

As always, Carly and Josh will lead those in attendance through a warm up, workout and cooldown---and then we'll hang post-run and enjoy some adult beverages on the Central Machine Works patio; the perfect ending to a hard workout.

The Cookout Presented by the Running Industry Diversity Coalition - 6:00pm at the Brazos Hall Rooftop - The RIDC is set to host another promising, running-industry-focused networking opportunity at The Cookout. The celebration will bring together diversity-driven leaders to share stories, create lasting relationships and enjoy one another's company with an evening filled with light bites and music.

What's networking without a little bit of dancing?

Please RSVP to The Cookout on the following registration link here. 

Thursday, November 21st

Novablast 5 Taco Run Presented by ASICS, Torchy's Tacos - 7:00am at Torchy's Tacos (San Antonio Street location) - We are excited to bring together one of the year's hottest debuts---the ASICS Novablast 5---alongside our friends at Torchy's Tacos. 

Join us for a 7:00am community run from Torchy's (San Antonio Street location), as we get a sneak peak of the ASICS Novablast 5. Those in attendance will be offered the opportunity to wear-test the yet-to-be-released update, so we encourage you to arrive early to obtain your size.

Please note, all paces are welcomed and we'll have 3 and 5 mile run routes on deck, so be ready to work up an appetite. A big thanks to the Body Art Run Club for leading our run routes. 

Following the run, we'll enjoy tacos and coffee provided by the ASICS and Torchy's team---the perfect way to jump start your Thursday. If you've made it to this part of the event details, keep an eye out for a Torchy's golden ticket, as five lucky winners will earn a free pair of Novablast 5's. 

Please RSVP to the Novablast 5 Taco Run on the following registration link here.

Diadora TRE Experience - 10:00am - 8:00pm at Fleet Feet Seaholm - The Diadora crew will be highlighting their newest releases, including the debut of the Nucleo 2---a revolutionary daily trainer from our beloved Italian footwear partner.

Stop by during store hours to check out the full lineup of Diadora colors for the season, as new arrivals of their Volo 4, Cellula and Vigore 3 have landed at our Downtown shop. 

Friday, November 22nd

Fleet Feet Austin C.A.F Run & Oofos Recovery Lounge Featuring Therabody, Skratch Labs and Sweatcity Mobile - 6:30am at Fleet Feet Seaholm - We know you'll be in need of some recovery following the big week, so we're capping it off with a Recovery Lounge with our friend at Oofos.

That's right, we're elevating our weekly 6:30am community run from Seaholm with Oofos, Therabody, Skratch Labs and Sweatcity Mobile---with a huge focus on kickstarting your recovery needs. 

Oofos will be highlighting their lineup of recovery footwear, sandals & slides, while Therabody will be supplying demo sets of their famed Compression Air Boots and percussion massage tools.

The team at Skratch Labs will be supplying recovery nutrition samples for those in attendance and Sweatcity Mobile will showcase their cold plunges and mobile sauna trailer---the perfect opportunity to learn a bit more about each of our partners and the benefits of their tools! 

Finally, Balega will be joining us, highlighting their industry-leading line up of technical running socks---and handing out a few goodies for those in attendance.

All paces are welcomed to the community run, as we'll cover 3.5, 4.5 and 5 mile routes alongside Town Lake. 

We strongly encourage you to celebrate the end of the big week post-run, as we'll be supplying mimosas for those in attendance. We're excited to cap off such a big week with you and hope you're ready to connect with our beloved partners (and make plenty of friends in the process)!