There are things that are applicable across everything because in the end you’re still talking about high performance, you’re still talking about learning and communicating with people.
Welcome to Endurance Exchange! #
USA Triathlon’s annual endurance sports industry conference Endurance Exchange will feature a new, regionalized format in 2025, providing more convenient and more cost-effective opportunities for learning and networking for race directors, coaches, and club leaders and members. This will build to a new, bigger event in 2026 in Orlando!
More than just a conference, Endurance Exchange connects athletes with coaches, race directors, clubs, and industry professionals who share your passion for multisport. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, business opportunities, or lifelong connections, Endurance Exchange offers a supportive environment where dreams and visions come to life.
Endurance Exchange in 2025 will feature several Regional Conferences, offering USA Triathlon Certified Coaches, race directors, club leaders, and members the opportunity to network, share best practices, learn from industry leaders, and earn CEUs at locations in or closer to their home region. The first Regional Conference is Feb. 6-7 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Register today!
In 2026, Endurance Exchange will be hosted as a bigger and better event conference experience in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 9-11, 2026 at The Caribe Royale Orlando. Registration will launch in late Spring, 2025.
Come to Endurance Exchange to share your experiences, gain fresh perspectives, and ignite the spark of excellence together.
Check out the schedule of Regional Conferences below!
2025 Regional Meeting Locations#
Date: Feb. 6-7, 2025
Location: William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hotel options:
· Colorado Springs Marriot
· Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods
· Extended Stay America Suites Colorado Springs East
Registration Information:
Registration Fee Race Directors and Coaches: $149
- Discounts available for multiple event directors or coaches from the same business. Please reach out to: liz.kollar@usatriathlon.org for more information.
Registration Fee Clubs: $65
CEU Fees for Coaches seeking recertification (8 CEUs): $200
*Price includes Welcome Happy Hour Thursday evening, Continental Breakfast, Networking lunch and day long program Schedule and Program
Schedule (subject to change):
Thursday, Feb. 6: Happy Hour and Welcome, USA Triathlon Offices 5PM to 7 PM
Friday, Feb. 7:
- 5:30 - 6:30 a.m. - Early morning sunrise hike or other activity (weather dependent).
- Registration and check in: William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center
- 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. - Continental Breakfast.
- 9 - 10 a.m. - Session #1: Presentation of the State of the Sport study (Clubs, Coaches and Race Directors).
- 10 - 10:45 a.m. - Sessions #2: Presentation of 2024 regional participant data, event trends, membership.
- Break
- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Session #3: Open Discussion with clubs, coaches, race directors. Is Triathlon a mature industry? What types of events are athlete’s seeking out? What are the event experiences athletes and clubs are looking for? What are differentiators and disruptors to stimulate growth? How do we expand our reach into other sports and disciplines. How do clubs, coaches and race directors to operate in the new "norm".
- 12 - 1:30 p.m. - Networking Lunch at the Hacienda Restaurant.
- 1:45 - 3:30 p.m. - Race Director, Coaches and Clubs Workshops: Case Studies and Best Practices.
- 3:45 - 5 p.m. - Networking session: Symmetry between long course and short course organizers, cubs and coaches – Building a cohesive eco-system that supports athletes through their journey in multisport. How do club and coaches move athletes through the eco-system to meet their goals and how can event directors promote, amplify and support athletes from short course to long course. Ideas for actionable collaboration and alignment that is mutually beneficial and improves symmetry.
- 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. - Farewell and follow up.
- Optional Happy Hour at location TBD.
Date: March 26-27, 2025
Location: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Miami, Florida
Hotel Options:
· Hampton Inn and Suites, Homestead
· Courtyard Marriott Homestead
Registration Information
Registration Fee Race Directors and Coaches: $149
- Discounts available for multiple event directors or coaches from the same business. Please reach out to: liz.kollar@usatriathlon.org for more information.
Registration Fee Clubs: $65
CEU Fees for Coaches seeking recertification (8 CEUs): $200
*Price includes Welcome Happy Hour Thursday evening, Continental Breakfast, Networking lunch and day long program
Tentative Schedule: (Time Subject to Change)
Wednesday, March 26th
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Happy Hour and Welcome
Thursday, March 27th
- 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: Early morning sunrise hike or activity (weather dependent)
- 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Continental Breakfast
Sessions:
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Session #1 - Presentation of the State of the Sport Study (Clubs, Coaches, and Race Directors)
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Session #2 - 2024 Regional Participant Data, Event Trends, and Membership Analysis
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Session #3 - Open Discussion: Is Triathlon a Mature Industry? Exploring event experiences, growth opportunities, cross-sport reach, and adaptation to the new "norm."
Networking Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Workshops and Networking:
- 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Case Studies and Best Practices Workshops for Race Directors, Coaches, and Clubs
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking Session
Farewell and Follow-Up: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Optional Happy Hour: Location TBD
Date: June 25-26, 2025
Location: Alpha Win Hudson Valley, New York Triathlon, Saugerties, New York
Hotel options: Coming soon!
Registration Information
Registration Fee Race Directors and Coaches: $149
- Discounts available for multiple event directors or coaches from the same business. Please reach out to: liz.kollar@usatriathlon.org for more information.
Registration Fee Clubs: $65
CEU Fees for Coaches seeking recertification (8 CEUs): $200
*Price includes Welcome Happy Hour Thursday evening, Continental Breakfast, Networking lunch and day long program
Tentative Schedule: (Time Subject to Change)
Wednesday, June 25
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Happy Hour and Welcome
Thursday, June 26
- 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: Early morning sunrise hike or activity (weather dependent)
- 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Continental Breakfast
Sessions:
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Session #1 - Presentation of the State of the Sport Study (Clubs, Coaches, and Race Directors)
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Session #2 - 2024 Regional Participant Data, Event Trends, and Membership Analysis
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Session #3 - Open Discussion: Is Triathlon a Mature Industry? Exploring event experiences, growth opportunities, cross-sport reach, and adaptation to the new "norm."
Networking Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Workshops and Networking:
- 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Case Studies and Best Practices Workshops for Race Directors, Coaches, and Clubs
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking Session
Farewell and Follow-Up: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Optional Happy Hour: Location TBD
Date: July 16-17, 2025
Location: Long Beach, California
Hotel options: Coming soon!
Registration Information
Registration Fee Race Directors and Coaches: $149
- Discounts available for multiple event directors or coaches from the same business. Please reach out to: liz.kollar@usatriathlon.org for more information.
Registration Fee Clubs: $65
CEU Fees for Coaches seeking recertification (8 CEUs): $200
*Price includes Welcome Happy Hour Thursday evening, Continental Breakfast, Networking lunch and day long program
Tentative Schedule: (Time Subject to Change)
Wednesday, July 16
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Happy Hour and Welcome
Thursday, July 17
- 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: Early morning sunrise hike or activity (weather dependent)
- 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Continental Breakfast
Sessions:
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Session #1 - Presentation of the State of the Sport Study (Clubs, Coaches, and Race Directors)
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Session #2 - 2024 Regional Participant Data, Event Trends, and Membership Analysis
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Session #3 - Open Discussion: Is Triathlon a Mature Industry? Exploring event experiences, growth opportunities, cross-sport reach, and adaptation to the new "norm."
Networking Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Workshops and Networking:
- 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Case Studies and Best Practices Workshops for Race Directors, Coaches, and Clubs
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking Session
Farewell and Follow-Up: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Optional Happy Hour: Location TBD
Date: August 6-7, 2025
Location: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon
Tentative Schedule: (Time Subject to Change)
Wednesday, August 6
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Happy Hour and Welcome
Thrusday, August 7
- 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: Early morning sunrise hike or activity (weather dependent)
- 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Continental Breakfast
Sessions:
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Session #1 - Presentation of the State of the Sport Study (Clubs, Coaches, and Race Directors)
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Session #2 - 2024 Regional Participant Data, Event Trends, and Membership Analysis
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Session #3 - Open Discussion: Is Triathlon a Mature Industry? Exploring event experiences, growth opportunities, cross-sport reach, and adaptation to the new "norm."
Networking Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Workshops and Networking:
- 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Case Studies and Best Practices Workshops for Race Directors, Coaches, and Clubs
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking Session
Farewell and Follow-Up: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Optional Happy Hour: Location TBD
From the Community #
“When we come and hear from all these experts and network with all of our peers, I think it opens our minds and horizons to what we do and how we do things and really allows us to think outside the box.”
— Wes Johnson, Head NCAA Women’s Collegiate Triathlon Coach at the University of Arizona
“I believe everyone who is involved in the multisport world should come because it’s (a chance to learn new) information. You get to engage with people, you get to connect with new people, you get to ask questions that you might not get to ask your coach. It’s good to come and hear from other peer advocates and be with those who are like-minded.”
— Michanda Myles, Host of Tri Beginner’s Luck Podcast
“It’s kind of like a reunion. We get together with friends we haven’t seen in a while, and in person. That’s the community side of it. From a standpoint of education, it’s good because there’s always things to learn, there’s things you get to share, so between things that you receive and what you give, you grow from that.”
— Scott Bennefield, USA Triathlon Certified Coach
“The amount of learning opportunities, the amount of networking opportunities, honestly it’s just a fun place to be with a lot of people who basically think alike and it’s a great place to bounce ideas off of everyone.”
— Ryan Bolton, 2000 U.S. Olympian and current USA Triathlon Director of High Performance
“As a coach, I’m not a race director and I don’t wear that hat at all, but talking to race directors and getting an understanding of what their challenges are is so interesting. The presentations are great, and for me just the networking was great.”
— Sara Dasso, USA Triathlon Certified Coach