The Running Event Recap: Who Brought It and Who Phoned It In

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. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight (https://my.captivate.fm/rockfight.co) , LLC. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com (mailto:myrockfight@gmail.com) .