The Premier Fitness & Wellness Festival
Interactive Panels With The Pros
The Most Unique Race On The Planet
The World's Largest Sauna
Live Performances
Workout & Wellness Sessions
Top Vendors and Brand Partners
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Flex Your Distance, Earn Your Medal
Whether you’re aiming for a classic 5k or pushing yourself to conquer a 50k, our race offers traditional distances with a unique twist. You have a full 8 hours to hit your goal, and each distance earns you a medal to mark your achievement.
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60 Minutes Outside Atlanta, GA
In 2026, we return to Kingston Downs for the 4th annual Runningman Festival. Get your ticket and redefine your limits.
Past & Present Featured Guests
Be inspired by keynote speakers, athletes, and experts.
jesse itzler
Serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker recognized globally for his dynamic approach to business and life.
Devon Lévesque
Fitness entrepreneur and wellness influencer renowned for his dedication to holistic health and personal development.
Leslie Durso
Vegan chef and wellness expert who has championed plant-based cuisine since childhood. She currently serves as the vegan chef at Four Seasons Punta Mita and partners in PLANTLAB culinary education. Known for blending style, nutrition, and sustainability, she crafts bold, accessible dishes that avoid compromise.
Maya Raichoora
International Speaker, Coach to Elite Athletes & CEOs; Author and Nike’s First Mental Fitness Trainer
Courtney Dauwalter
Courtney Dauwalter is a widely regarded as one of the best ultra runners in the world, first person to win Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and Ultra- Trail du Mont-Blanc in the same year
Rich Roll
Rich Roll is a vegan ultra-athlete, wellness advocate, and author, inspires with his transformative journey from addiction to peak health.
Mike Posner
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, rapper, poet, and record producer. You may know him from his chart-topping hits like “Cooler Than Me” or from his adventures ascending Mt. Everest.
Mat Fraser
Mat Fraser is a five-time CrossFit Games Champion, Founder of HWPO
Katie Hoff
A celebrated swimmer for her versatility and dominance in the pool. 8x world champion, 3x world record holder, and 3x Olympic medalist.
Ken Rideout
A visionary entrepreneur and founder of FLEX, a platform revolutionizing the fitness industry by providing on-demand personal training services.
Harvey Lewis
Accomplished ultrarunner and adventurer known for his remarkable feats of endurance and resilience.
Todd Anderson
Todd has helped thousands of athletes achieve peak performance, including players from the NBA, NFL, MLB, top NCAA programs, and Olympians.
Doug Evans
Doug Evans is a visionary in the world of sprouting and plant-based nutrition, serving as founder and CEO of The Sprouting Company. Rooted in his own experience growing food in a remote desert, he’s authored the bestseller The Sprout Book and aims to bring fresh, home-grown greens into every kitchen. Known for blending science, accessibility, and sustainability, Doug challenges what food systems can be by empowering individuals to grow nutrient-rich sprouts at home.
Kenny Santucci
Kenny Santucci is a New York City–based fitness coach, entrepreneur, and wellness thought leader with over a decade of experience. He’s the founder of The Strength Club and the creator of Strong New York. Known for his “no-BS” approach, Kenny combines intensity, authenticity, and community in his training programs.
Ben Nemtin
Ben Nemtin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, co-founder of The Buried Life movement, and an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker whose talk “Make the Impossible Possible” inspires bold action. He turned personal struggle with depression into fuel for change and has completed dozens of audacious goals—each time helping strangers achieve theirs—reinforcing his message of radical possibility.His story and framework invite audiences to reimagine limits, build momentum, and live with purpose in both personal and professional realms
Dr. Aly Cohen
Dr. Aly Cohen is a triple-board-certified physician in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, based in Princeton, New Jersey. She is one of the country’s leading experts in environmental health, teaching and creating curriculum for medical colleagues and public audiences through her platform The Smart Human. Dr. Cohen is co-author of Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, frequently an expert guest in media, and deeply focused on helping people reduce exposure to toxins while promoting overall wellness.
Michael Smoak
Michael Smoak (HigherUp Wellness) is a fitness & wellness influencer who turned his life around by losing weight and building sustainable health habits, then used that journey to empower others. He creates content rooted in simplicity—breaking down fitness, nutrition, and mindset in ways that high-performing professionals can actually stick with. His approach blends faith, mental clarity, and practical wellness, reaching many through social media, podcasting, and honest storytelling. colleagues and public audiences through her platform The Smart Human.
Sara Blakely
Sara Blakely is an American entrepreneur and inventor best known for founding Spanx, which she built from a $5,000 personal investment into a major shapewear brand. Beyond her work with Spanx, she recently launched Sneex, a luxury “hy-heel” sneaker-heel hybrid that blends the style of a stiletto with the comfort and engineering of a sneaker. Sneex is designed to solve common high-heel pain points—support, toe space, and weight distribution—while offering women a stylish alternative that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.
Raymond Braun
Raymond Braun is an award-winning media entrepreneur, journalist, and documentary filmmaker known for his powerful storytelling around identity, resilience, and mental health. After a struggle with OCD and staying true to himself, he completed the “777 Challenge” — seven Olympic-distance triathlons on seven continents in seven days — to both challenge himself and raise mental health awareness. His work blends activism, endurance sport, and media to amplify LGBTQ+ voices, destigmatize therapy, and inspire others to see beyond their limitations.
Rashaad Slowley
Rashaad Slowley is a former high-school and college football standout turned fitness creator and founder of Do More Fitness LLC. He’s certified through NASM, AAPT, and other fitness bodies, and uses his athletic background to build programs for everyone—from pro athletes to people just starting their wellness journey. With a strong social presence and features in Men’s Health among others, he blends strength, conditioning, and athletic performance with a philosophy rooted in consistency and always asking “What’s next?”
Samantha Christine
Samantha Christine is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and fitness entrepreneur. She empowers women to feel strong and confident through her holistic wellness platform, EMPWR by Sam, which offers structured fitness programs, a mobile app, and the EMPWR Podcast. With over a decade of experience, Samantha combines her expertise in strength training, endurance, and nutrition to help clients achieve sustainable results and build lasting confidence
Jenna Owens
Jenna Owens is the founder and CEO of Fitish, a CBD-infused skincare and wellness brand she launched in 2017 after a successful 12-year career as co-host of The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. Initially starting as a fitness program, Fitish evolved into a full-fledged beauty line designed to address the needs of active individuals seeking effective, post-workout skincare solutions. Owens’s entrepreneurial journey reflects her commitment to blending wellness with beauty, offering products that promote skin health and recovery.
Jeff Galloway
Jeff Galloway is an Olympic runner, coach, and author best known for developing the Run-Walk-Run® Method, a training approach that makes running more accessible and sustainable for all fitness levels. With decades of experience competing and coaching, he has guided thousands of runners to complete their first 5K, marathon, or ultra-distance race safely and enjoyably. His approach emphasizes injury prevention, pacing, and enjoyment, helping both beginners and experienced athletes achieve their running goals.
Alli Schaper
Alli Schaper is the CEO and co-founder of SuperMush, a Los Angeles–based mental wellness lifestyle brand that combines functional mushrooms with community-driven wellness. Beyond her work with SuperMush, Schaper co-founded Into The Multiverse, a platform dedicated to educating and advocating for the benefits of functional and psychedelic mushrooms. She is also a co-founder of the Microdosing Collective, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting the legalization and responsible use of psilocybin for mental wellness.
Jes Woods
Jes Woods is a Nike Running Coach, ultra-marathoner, and founder of Rythm Health, known for making running approachable and empowering for all levels. She has completed 18 ultra-marathons, including five 100-mile races, and combines science-backed training with a positive coaching style to help athletes achieve personal bests. Based in New York, Jes also coaches for the Brooklyn Track Club and Brooklyn Trail Club while sharing wellness content and personalized guidance through her platform.
Dana Claudat
Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui master, designer, and founder of The Tao of Dana, a platform dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives by redesigning their homes with intention and creativity. Educated in Art History at Stanford University, she developed a unique, expansive approach to Feng Shui that integrates art, science, and personal empowerment. Through her work, including the School of Intention certification program, Dana has guided thousands worldwide to create spaces that reflect their true selves and support their dreams.
Elan Bibas
Elan Bibas is a Canadian tech consultant and content creator who rose to broader recognition as a contestant on Love Island USA Season 7. He studied engineering and applied science at Queen’s University and co-founded an AI startup (Cycle AI), which was acquired in 2024. Since then, he’s combined his passion for wellness, ultrarunning, and lifestyle content to build a personal brand that bridges tech and fitness.
The Perfect Blend of a Retreat, Festival & Race All in One!
The result? Runningman!
Zoom in to explore last year’s epic grounds
VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
Runningman Festival 2026 Schedule
Check out our 2026 lineup below!
*Times and events are subject to change
Runningman Festival 2026 Itinerary
Live Music
Main Stage Keynotes
Inky Johnson
Inky Johnson delivers the kind of keynote people are still talking about on the drive home. Resilience, faith, leadership, adversity: he has lived all of it, and his main stage session reaches well past fitness into purpose and how a life gets rebuilt.
Steffani LeFevour
Steffani LeFevour brings the mindset piece to 2026. Her session is about happiness with some intention behind it: fulfillment, alignment, and what a more positive life actually looks like once the festival weekend ends.
Jesse Itzler
Jesse Itzler returns, and Runningman wouldn’t quite be Runningman without him. Endurance, entrepreneurship, adventure, delivered at his usual pace, which is to say flat out. Come for the energy. Leave wanting to do something bigger with your year.
Meet Our Partners
Our Experiential Expo showcases interactive setups, engaging activities, and product demos by leading innovators in health, wellness, and fitness:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Runningman?
Runningman is a 3-day celebration of the active lifestyle, built around a choose-your-own-distance race and packed with chances for personal wellness breakthroughs.
Where is Runningman?
What time is check-in?
Check-in opens at 12:00 pm on Friday.
What time is check-out?
Check-out is at 12:00 pm on Sunday.
Is Runningman eligible for HSA or FSA reimbursement?
Yes. Runningman is now HSA/FSA eligible through our partner FLEX. Because Runningman is rooted in fitness, recovery, and overall wellness, many attendees can put pre-tax health dollars toward their ticket. Check your eligibility or submit for reimbursement directly through FLEX after purchase.
Age requirements
Runningman is 18+. IDs are checked at check-in.
Refunds and transfers
Runningman tickets are final sale. No refunds, no transfers.
Inclement weather
Runningman is a rain-or-shine event.
Where can I see my ticket?
Your ticket is emailed to the address you provide at purchase.
What are my accommodation options?
Every 3-Day pass includes a self-supported camping plot. You can upgrade to a glamping tent, or book a local hotel or Airbnb off-site.
What are the closest hotel options?
The three closest are Holiday Inn Express Rome (7 miles), Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk (11 miles), and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (14 miles).
What are the closest towns for Airbnbs?
Rome, Kingston, and Cartersville, GA.
Am I allowed to camp in my RV/camper?
No. RVs and campers aren’t allowed at the event. Your options are self-supported camping, a glamping upgrade, or an off-site hotel or Airbnb.
Are tents provided?
Only glamping tents, and only if you’ve purchased the upgrade. Self-supported campers bring their own.
Self-supported camping
Every 3-day pass comes with a self-supported camping spot. We provide the spot; you bring all the gear.
What is included in the glamping tent?
Tent, bed(s), side table, and lantern.
Can I pick my roommates if I am glamping?
Yes. A private glamping tent is yours, so who stays in it is up to you.
Prohibited campground items
No fireworks, open-flame firepits, grills, weapons of any kind, glass, illegal drugs, or drones.
Cameras
Point-and-shoot cameras are fine, as are detachable lenses under 2″. Anything bigger stays home.
Are there single-day passes available?
Yes. A limited number of Race Day passes are available for Saturday only.
Will food and beverages be provided?
Food and beverages will be available for à la carte purchase. We also offer a complimentary Morning Café on Saturday and Sunday.
Will there be free water stations?
Yes, throughout the venue.
Will there be medical assistance on site?
Yes. Medical staff are on site at all times.
Is outside food and beverage allowed?
Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are fine. Bags and coolers max out at 12 in x 12 in, and rolling coolers aren’t permitted.
Can we invite spectators?
No. This is a no-spectator event, and everyone on property needs a ticket.
Will there be charging stations?
Bring portable batteries or chargers. You’ll thank yourself.
Will there be on-site parking?
Yes, and it’s included in your ticket.
Are there showers on-site?
Yes, we have luxury shower trailers all equipped with hot water.
Are there restrooms on-site?
Yes, restroom trailers throughout.
Pet policy?
No pets are permitted on property. Service animals require advance approval from Runningman staff.
Do I have to stay on-site?
No. Come and go as you like, with your ticket shown for re-entry. Just note that re-entry closes after lights out each day.
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