20–21 Jan 2024 48 days to go! #RunShow Tickets

Agenda

Take a look at the all the exciting speaking sessions we have planned for the show. Across our three stages, we have a variety of educational content, inspirational stories and interviews with some of Britain’s most well-known athletes. For more detail on each stage, click on the links below.

Inspiration Stage

Running Skills Theatre

The Ultra Zone

Please note: Although we do our best not to change session times or speakers, sometimes this is unavoidable.

09:10 – 09:15

Welcome from our Hosts

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

09:15 – 09:25

Meet Birmingham Children’s Hospital VIP Lindsey Orton

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

09:30 – 10:15

HEADLINE SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

10:45 – 11:30

Fireside chat with Colin Jackson

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

11:45 – 12:30

Women’s Running Podcast: Your worst running moments

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

12:45 – 13:15

Fireside chat with Vassos Alexander

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

13:45 -13:55

Running from Cape Town to London: The history of human migration

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

14:00 – 14:30

You are limitless!

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

14:45 – 15:15

How to fuel for your race: Nutrition strategies for a 5k, 10k, half-marathon and beyond

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

15:30 – 16:00

Fireside chat with Jamie Baulch

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

16:15 – 16:45

Fireside chat with Dame Kelly Holmes

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

Saturday

10:00 – 10:15

Welcome from our Host

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

10:15 – 10:45

Panel: Running gives you transferable life skills

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

11:00 – 11:45

The Long Run Podcast: Can everyday runners complete the World Marathon Majors?

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

12:00 -12:30

How to build up your distance without getting injured

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

12:45 -13:30

Run slow to run fast: Running paces explained

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

13:45 – 14:15

Skyrunning for Beginners: Next level mountain running can be for everyone

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

14:15 – 14:45

Get strong! How to use resistance bands to boost your running

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

15:00 – 15:45

Running jargon explained!

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

16:00 – 16:30

How to start your running journey

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

Saturday

10:00 – 10:15

Welcome from our Hosts

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

10:15 – 10:40

How to eat ultras for breakfast

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

10:40 – 11:15

Road to Winter Bob Graham record and beyond

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

11:15 – 12:00

Fireside chat with Dr Priya Gopaldas

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

13:30 – 14:10

Mastering 24 hours and running in circles

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

14:10 – 14:50

The youngest person to run an ultra in every continent – How to adapt to any ultra

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

15:40 – 16:20

How to walk run any ultra faster than just run

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

16:20 – 16:30

Close from our Hosts

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

Sunday

09:10 – 09:15

Welcome from our Hosts

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

09:30 – 10:15

Fireside chat with Sir Mo Farah

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

10:45 – 11:30

Women’s Running podcast: Menopause and ‘magic’ pills…

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

11:45 – 12:15

Fireside chat with Adrienne Herbert

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

12:30 – 13:15

Panel: The power of running communities

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

13:15 – 13:45

Film: Moving communities

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

13:45 – 14:15

Panel: Choosing the right distance for you

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

14:30 – 15:00

Fireside chat with Richard Whitehead

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

15:15 – 15:45

Fireside chat with David Birtwistle

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

16:00 – 16:45

Runpod live!

Inspiration Stage

Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company

Sunday

10:00 – 10:15

Welcome from our Host

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

11:15 – 12:00

Run slow to run fast: Running paces explained

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

12:30 – 13:00

Using Pilates to run stronger

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

13:15 – 14:00

Running jargon explained!

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

14:15 – 14:45

Maximising performance through foot health

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

15:00 – 15:45

Panel: Be inspired – Run towards a healthier lifestyle

Running Skills Theatre

Sponsored by The Running Channel

SUNDAY

The Ultra Stage

09:50 – 10:00

Welcome from our Hosts

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

10:00 – 10:40

Performance that doesn’t cost the earth

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

10:40 – 11:20

How to master extreme terrain – Dragon’s Back and Cape Wrath race director

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

11:20 – 12:00

48 hour racing – How to master sleep and maintain focus

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

14:10 – 14:50

Panel: First ultra

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

15:05 – 15:40

Nutrition myths busted – Q&A on ultra nutrition

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

15:40 – 16:20

Mastering the multiday & the heat – Ultra X World Series champion

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast

16:20 – 16:30

Close from our Hosts

The Ultra stage

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast