The Running Event was held in early December 2011 and awarded the top running specialty stores in the USA with 50 Best distinctions. There was also a manufacturer expo connected to the event at the Austin Convention Center and we were there to grab a few images.

We are sorry though it took so long to put this up, but with all these holidays it somehow slipped through the cracks. But here it is now.


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A running event in Austin, TX without Desiree Ficker is tough to imagine.

Do these heel loops ion the HokaOneOne mean that the brand has triathlon ambitions

North Face has been making running shoes for quite a while and showed a trail racing flat in Austin.

The Inov-8 Road-X 233 is suggested as a racing shoes for intermediate runners and trainer for more experienced ones.

The Spira Stinger is quite yellow.

Lars Finanger and Brandon Marsh test out gear in the Gore Tex storm chamber.

An they both survived the storm.

Team in Training specific nuun.

A nice display for thirsty exhibit attendees.

Macca was in Austin to help out Under Armour.

Under Armour launched new running and triathlon shoes at The Running Event..

These shoes will leave distinctive tracks.

Mmmm, peppermint.

Motorola's MotoACTV will be available in 2012 and packs GPS and music into one package.

Montrail offers trail running shoes of course.

Pearl Izumi in orange and purple.

Edward Wimmer is the man behind Road ID

TYR also had a booth in Austin.

Mike Rouse broke his arm on day 2 of Ultraman but came to Austin to represent Active.com

The Bonk Breaker crew.