RUNNING.EXPO 2026

Description

RUNNING.EXPO is one of Germany's premier sports trade fairs, held annually in conjunction with the Generali Cologne Marathon. This high-energy event serves as the central hub for runners, endurance athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to explore the latest innovations in the sporting world. The expo showcases a comprehensive range of products including high-performance footwear, functional apparel, nutritional supplements, and sports medicine technology. Beyond retail, it offers a platform for active tourism and healthy lifestyle promotion, creating a vibrant community atmosphere for over 30,000 visitors and participants preparing for race day.

Exhibits

Leading brands in running shoes, functional sportswear, GPS watches, recovery tools, and nutritional products for endurance athletes.

Activities

Race packet pickup for marathon participants, live stage interviews, fitness workshops, and interactive sports challenges.

Speakers

Professional marathon runners, sports physicians, nutrition experts, and influential fitness coaches sharing training insights.

Demos

Gait analysis sessions, footwear testing on treadmills, sampling of energy gels and sports drinks, and recovery equipment trials.

Accessibility

From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), take the S-Bahn S13 or S19 to Cologne Central Station. From there, use light rail (Stadtbahn) Line 5 to the 'Alter Flughafen' stop. The venue, Motorworld Köln, is also accessible via the A57 or A1 motorways with on-site parking available.

Exhibitor Count

100

Expected Attendance

30000

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