TrailCon is a trail running festival designed to inform, educate and inspire, through panels, activations and gatherings. | TrailCon

TrailCon, a three-day event that celebrates the trail running community through engaging panels, powerful networking, exciting activations and a Vendor Village announces Travis Tygart as a keynote speaker on TrailCon’s Stakeholder Day June 22 that kicks off a three-day celebration of all things trail running.

Registration is now open for the three-day festival from June 22 to 24 at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley. Tygart has worked with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) since its inception in 2000 and became USADA’s CEO in September 2007.

Working alongside federal authorities, USADA investigated the international steroid bust, Operation Raw Deal, and the international doping conspiracy involving the BALCO laboratory in San Francisco. Tygart also led the investigation into the U.S. Postal Service pro-cycling team doping conspiracy and the Lance Armstrong case.

This year’s theme is TrailCon: Shaping the Future, with three days packed with incredible thought leaders. TrailCon is positioned between two iconic trail running races – the Broken Arrow Skyrace and the Western States Endurance Run.

TrailCon offers a unique opportunity for attendees of both races, along with trail running enthusiasts, athletes, and industry leaders, to connect and engage. Visit https://trailconference.com. 

The 2026 event will include:

• 30+ Keynote Sessions and Panels
• Two-day Vendor Village with 125+ Brands
• Group Trail Runs
• TrailCon Awards Presented by All Conditions Gear (ACG) – a division of Nike, Freetrail Trail Runner of the Year Awards
• Networking Parties
• On Product Demos and Immersive Activations