The Boston Outdoor Expo

New England’s Running & Outdoor Expos Collocate in Boston with All-Star Lineup of Speakers, Live Action & Exclusive Deals on Gear

Boston, MA – The Boston Outdoor Expo & The Boston Run Show, the annual events for running and outdoor adventure will return, collocating in Boston on March 28-29, 2026, bringing together thousands of runners, outdoor enthusiasts and families from New England to kick off the Spring/Summer seasons. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop from more than 200 brands at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, try exciting activities and hear from a standout lineup of inspirational guest speakers, athletes and Olympians.

“We’re bringing two events together to create one huge weekend in the city for families and adventurers! We’re excited to deliver such a fun and motivating event which celebrates active lifestyles in the outdoors,” said Stephen Morgan, Managing Director of The Boston Outdoor Expo & The Boston Run Show.  “There is a huge range of brands for visitors to shop and take-home exclusive deals on gear, apparel, accessories and shoes. The stages are packed with action where families can be inspired by listening to an epic line-up of speakers and then get selfies at the meet & greets. It’s also the perfect time to snag exclusive expo deals and get the necessary gear for Spring/Summer trips. This year, we’ve worked hard to ensure that the main retailers offer huge promotions and discounts from iconic brands including Arc’teryx, Oakley, Patagonia, all for visitors to take home the very same day.”

The expo offers two main stages including the Inspiration Stage and Skills Spotlight Stage. These will feature conversations from incredible speakers including world-class adventurer and alpinist Conrad Anker. As one of America’s best alpinists with many first ascents across the world, Conrad is known for his visionary approach to mountaineering and his ability to withstand hardship. Boston’s Marathon legend Des Linden will join on Sunday morning and is known for braving headwinds and torrential rain to become the first US women’s champion at the 2018 Boston Marathon since 1985. She has an incredible history, breaking records and winning Olympic medals! Lazarus Lake (aka Gary Cantrell) is the man behind the revered and feared Barkley Marathons and will take to the stage on Sunday afternoon.

“Meb” Keflezighi is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest runners of our time and is the only man in history to win the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and an Olympic medal. His fireside chat and interview take place with host Kelly Roberts, Saturday afternoon. The Appalachian Mountain Club bring someone for passionate hikers, Liz Derstine, a passionate long-distance hiker and trail runner with an impressive list of accomplishments, including fastest known times for women on trails such as the Appalachian Trail (northbound), Long Trail, Pinhoti Trail, Swiss Via Alpina, and Kungsleden.

For the outdoors crowd, Chris Bertish, a professional speaker, big wave surfing Maverick’s champion, stand up paddle board Guinness World Record holder, best-selling author and award-winning film director, will share his experiences. Reality TV personality (History’s “ALONE: season 9” and National Geographic’s “Mygrations”) and online educator (MasterClass), Jessie Krebs will be interviewed about survival skills. Tim Swanson returns to hold bushcraft workshops during the weekend and will share his knowledge about getting bushcraft and survival skills on the Skills Spotlight stage on Sunday.

Panel sessions are delivered by the Boston Athletic Association offering a Marathon Clinic, and women’s running crew TrailBlazHers and Running Mate offer a panel on Safety for women runners. Running for Real Founder Tina Muir and Boston running local Alex Hermanson share information on sustainable running. The two expos will share an agenda across the main Inspiration Stage and a Skills Spotlight Stage.

The full line-up of speakers can be seen here:
The Boston Outdoor Expo Speakers
The Boston Run Show Speakers

In addition to the stage content, attendees can participate in exciting and fun activities such as:

• Climbing Wall – suitable for beginners and kids to try out scaling a wall!
• Ice Plunge Baths – visitors can try out ice water, deep breathing and experience the plunge!
• Trail Running Workshops – delivered by Trail Animals Running Club, visitors can hear from experts offering advice on the best trails and top techniques!
• Bushcraft Workshops – delivered by Owl Eyes Wilderness, workshops will cover how to make rope from plants, learn compass and map skills and the best tips for survival.
• Pump Track sponsored by Highland Mountain Bike Park – suitable for kids to try out a bike on the track
• Kids Get Active Zone sponsored by Running Peas – suitable for kids who want to tackle the obstacle course
• Boston Bulldogs Documentary Screening – Watch the premiere of the Boston Bulldogs film premiere on Sunday morning 9:30am before the expo opens 11:00am.
• Treatment & Recovery Zones – Get some soft tissue therapy whilst trying out the Hyperice compression massage technology with their Normatec 3 and Normatec Elite products
• Yoga & Balance sessions – join holistic yoga and balance classes delivered by Adina Crawford and Sarah White
• HYROX – NEW for 2025, Hyrox will bring a mini version of the fitness race to the expo for visitors to try out
• Soles4Souls Donation Point – Donate pre-loved running shoes to Soles4Souls
• The Events Village – visitors can sign up to races and events presented at the race village
• Pickleball Experience – sponsored by VOLO Sports, visitors can enjoy a game of pickleball in the expo hall
• Marathon Sports Retail Zone: brands include HOKA, Garmin, Asics, Altra, New Balance, Goodr, Smell Well, Feetures, Saucony, Sprints, Hylo Athletics, CEP and more.
• Colorado Ski Shop Retail Zone: This outdoor and winter gear retailer will offer an extensive range of gear, apparel, boots, accessories, skis, snowboards, bikes, shoes, and more. Visitors can shop for up to 60% special offers on accessories, goggles, helmets, gloves and apparel. Additionally, there will be up to 20% off the latest lines of 2024/25 season products! The retailer will bring a huge amount of stock to the venue and there will be a lot more to buy and take home than ever before at the Expo. Attendees can also take advantage of expert boot fittings, bindings adjustments, and personalized advice from their knowledgeable staff to gear up perfectly for the winter season. Brands include Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Salomon, Oakley, Ray Ban, Smith, Wilson, Head, Joola, Pit Viper, Nordica, Tecnica, Gnu, Ride, Line, Santa Cruz, Giant, Liv, Blizzard and hundreds more.

Bringing two expos together under one roof means there are over 200 brands in attendance, including Bakline, 2Before Performance, Inov8, Hyperice, Runna, Adidas, Hilma, Nikwax, UYN, PUMA, Ellis Canvas Tents, Hiker’s Hummus, OOSC, Walden Campervans, Thicket, True Honey Teas, Maine Outdoor Brands, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and many more.

Exhibitor List: The Boston Outdoor Expo
Exhibitor List: The Boston Run Show