Runningman Festival Press

TRAVEL + LEISURE

Why Everybody Is Going Running on Vacation Now—and How to Embrace the Trend

Oct 22, 2026

The “runcation” has officially gone mainstream. Here’s a look at how to live the trend in 2027—and plan a race-centric trip that’ll light you up without burning you out.

FRONT PACK SPORTS

Runningman Returns, September 18–20, 2026

FRONT PACK SPORTS

Music Festivals are the New Wellness Retreats.

FITT INSIDER

Runningman Festival and Impact Kitchen Launch “The Runningman” Smoothie Ahead of 2026 Festival Season

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IMPACT KITCHEN DEBUTS LIMITED-EDITION RUNNINGMAN SMOOTHIE

FITT INSIDER

Runningman – Annual wellness festival

FITT INSIDER

Introducing Fitt Insider’s 2026 Scouting Report.

ATHLETECH NEWS

5 Lessons From Runningman for Fitness & Wellness Brands Looking To Grow

Sep 22, 2025 | Courtney Rehfeldt
Festival crowd seated on hay bales facing a Ferris wheel at Runningman Festival
WELLNESS

Devon Lévesque on the Rise of Runningman, Community-Inspired Wellness

Aug 20, 2025 | Elizabeth Ostertag
Runningman Festival feature — man in green overalls standing in doorway with arms crossed
ATHLETECH NEWS

The Festivalization of Fitness & Wellness

FITT INSIDER

Runningman Returns: The Transformative Community Movement and Mindset Festival is Back for Year Three

Jun 24, 2025 | Courtney Rehfeldt
Runners crossing painted rainbow stripes on the grass below the Runningman logo
ATHLETECH NEWS

Runningman Returns With a Full-Spectrum Wellness Experience

Jun 24, 2025 | Courtney Rehfeldt
Runningman Festival attendees gather for events at Kingston Downs, celebrating community and fitness on June 24, 2025.
Wellworthy

Runningman’s choose-your-own distance race and the world’s largest sauna return for year three

Jun 24, 2025 | Ash Read
Yoga enthusiasts with goats at Runningman Festival, Kingston Downs, June 2025.
The Wall Street Journal

First Celebrities Wanted Us To Read. Now They Want Us to Run.

Apr 30, 2025 | Caitlin Carlson
Runningman Festival: Participants gather at Kingston Downs for a scenic race and community celebration, June 2025.

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GearJunkie logo featured in Runningman Returns 2025 event coverage.
Runner's World logo
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Wellworthy logo featured in Runningman festival press release, highlighting experiential wellness and fitness innovations.

Meet Our Partners

Our Experiential Expo showcases interactive setups, engaging activities, and product demos by leading innovators in health, wellness, and fitness:

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goodwipes logo
moonbrew logo
Everyday Dose logo
rythm logo
Tempur-Pedic logo
WILDE Protein Snacks logo
Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt logo
Kala Light Therapy logo
KOLD logo
Loftie logo
Magic Molecule logo
Collective Water logo
Lone River logo
Cold Freak logo
Hyperice logo
wellworthy logo
Pioneer Pastures logo
Mess Hall logo
RIGWA logo
Turtlebox logo
SISU logo
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Athletic Brewing Co. logo
Harvia logo
Woodway logo
SUJI logo
Re-Lyte logo
Kane logo
Promix logo
Othership logo
HYROX logo
Silent Flower logo
Dr. Doug's Balms logo
All Day Sauna Co. logo
Lone River logo
Dope Marketing logo
Dream Performance & Recovery logo
equip logo
Almost Heaven Saunas logo
Be Love logo
Kenetik logo
StripIt logo
THE BIG AMI CALENDAR logo
TentCraft logo
NOON logo
Lorea logo
melan logo
Rho logo
Sucker Punch logo
The Forward Bar logo
LivOn Labs Lypo-Spheric logo
real sleep logo
Rivian logo
Skratch Labs logo
Powerade Power Water logo
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unwaffle logo
AT&T Connected Car logo
On Location logo

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

Check-in opens at 12:00 pm on Friday.

Check-out is at 12:00 pm on Sunday.

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.


Check eligibility or submit for reimbursement

Runningman is 18+. IDs are checked at check-in.

Runningman tickets are final sale. No refunds, no transfers.

Runningman is a rain-or-shine event.

Your ticket is emailed to the address you provide at purchase.

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.

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).

Rome, Kingston, and Cartersville, GA.

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.

Only glamping tents, and only if you’ve purchased the upgrade. Self-supported campers bring their own.

Every 3-day pass comes with a self-supported camping spot. We provide the spot; you bring all the gear.

Tent, bed(s), side table, and lantern.

Yes. A private glamping tent is yours, so who stays in it is up to you.

No fireworks, open-flame firepits, grills, weapons of any kind, glass, illegal drugs, or drones.

Point-and-shoot cameras are fine, as are detachable lenses under 2″. Anything bigger stays home.

Yes. A limited number of Race Day passes are available for Saturday only.

Food and beverages will be available for à la carte purchase. We also offer a complimentary Morning Café on Saturday and Sunday.

Yes, throughout the venue.

Yes. Medical staff are on site at all times.

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.

No. This is a no-spectator event, and everyone on property needs a ticket.

Bring portable batteries or chargers. You’ll thank yourself.

Yes, and it’s included in your ticket.

Yes, we have luxury shower trailers all equipped with hot water.

Yes, restroom trailers throughout.

No pets are permitted on property. Service animals require advance approval from Runningman staff.

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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