Take the Lead 2025

Take the Lead 2025: Where Your Career Accelerates

Join 55 women, femme, and non-binary folks of color who are shaping the future of the running and outdoor industry for three community-centered days in New York City. This isn't just another conference—it's a retreat where lasting professional relationships are built and careers are transformed through connection and industry expertise.

What Makes Take the Lead Different:

• Industry-Focused Programming: Every session is designed specifically for professionals in running and outdoor brands, from emerging talent to executives
• Authentic Community: Connect with peers who understand your unique journey and challenges in this industry
• Career-Changing Content: From mastering executive presence to building strategic partnerships, walk away with immediately actionable skills
• Proven Impact: Our participants consistently report feeling more supported, validated, and empowered in their careers after attending
   

Three Days That Will Transform Your Career:

• Sunday Evening: Live podcast recording, and welcome networking dinner reception at NYRR RunCenter. 
• Monday: Morning movement options, keynote with Q&A, and choose from five specialized workshop tracks: Professional Advancement, Community & Sales Excellence, Content & Digital Mastery, Entrepreneurial Accelerator, and Innovation & Future Thinking. Track details and selection process coming soon.
• Tuesday: Group run through Central Park brought to you by Fleet Feet x Brooks, "Women in Sport" panel, networking and mentoring time, and optional community tour with Black Gotham. 

Who Should Attend:

• Brand professionals (marketing, product, operations, sales) ready to advance and influence
• Run club leaders and coaches building sustainable communities
• Content creators and entrepreneurs looking to monetize authentically
• Consultants and small business owners in the running/outdoor space
• Innovation-minded professionals creating the future of our industry

🎟️ Ticket price includes all programming, meals, a welcome gift, and lifetime access to our vibrant alum network. 

🏨 Please note that we have secured a hotel room block at a group rate. We will email you the information to book your room once you register. 

Join ambitious folks who understand your journey and are committed to lifting each other up while transforming the running and outdoor industry.