Take the Lead Retreat Presented by On

Distances and entry

• Corporate — $1303
• Medium Sized Business — $814.75
• Entrepreneur/SMB — $407.88

About Take the Lead Retreat Presented by On

Take the Lead Retreat Presented By On: Where Your Career Accelerates

Join 80 leaders who are shaping the future of the running and outdoor industry for three community-centered days in Los Angeles. This isn't just another conference—it's a retreat where lasting professional relationships are built and careers are transformed through connection and industry expertise.

What Makes Take the Lead Different:

• Industry-Focused Programming: Every session is designed specifically for professionals in running and outdoor brands, from emerging talent to executives

• Authentic Community: Connect with peers who understand your unique journey and challenges in this industry

• Career-Changing Content: From mastering executive presence to building strategic partnerships, walk away with immediately actionable skills

• Proven Impact: Our participants consistently report feeling more supported, validated, and empowered in their careers after attending
   

Three Days That Will Transform Your Career:

• Sunday Evening — Arrival & Intention Setting: Begin with an intimate welcome experience designed to connect with both new and familiar faces! Our welcome dinner is an opportunity to unwind and ease into the experience alongside fellow attendees.

• Monday — Grounded Leadership: Start the day with optional morning movement before stepping into a full day designed to ground your leadership. From a guided nervous system reset to conversations with LA-based run crew leaders shaping culture on the ground, the day blends personal practice with industry perspective. Engage in forward-looking discussions on what the next five years will demand of leaders across the running and outdoor space, connect through extended networking and peer exchange, and close with a powerful keynote on gratitude as a leadership practice, designed to help you integrate, reflect, and reset.

• Tuesday — The Way Forward: Another round of morning movement, followed by a day focused on decision-making, mentorship, and building your future direction. Participate in a peer-to-peer mentorship lunch designed for real problem-solving, hear a candid conversation on building your personal “Board of Directors,” and experience a live recording of EARTHMOVERS with a special guest. The retreat closes with dedicated time to connect, reflect, and deepen the relationships and insights you’ll carry forward.
  

Who Should Attend:

• Brand professionals (marketing, product, operations, sales) ready to advance and influence

• Run club leaders and coaches building sustainable communities

• Content creators and entrepreneurs looking to monetize authentically

• Consultants and small business owners in the running/outdoor space

• Innovation-minded professionals creating the future of our industry
  
  

🎟️ Ticket price includes all programming, meals, a welcome gift, and lifetime access to our vibrant alum network. 

🏨 Please note we have secured a hotel room block at a group rate at The Shay. We will email you the information to book your room once you register. 

⏰ Register by 3 PM PT on Thursday, August 27, 2026 to secure the hotel group rate and receive the welcome gift.

Join ambitious folks who understand your journey and are committed to lifting each other up while transforming the running and outdoor industry.

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✨ 2026 Take The Lead Agenda ✨

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Sunday, September 20

• 5 PM - 7:30 PM - Welcome Reception & Dinner

Monday, September 21

• 7 AM - 8 AM: Restorative Morning Movement

• 10:15 AM: Welcome

• 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Guest Speaker | The Rough Draft by Tianna Faye Soto

• 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion | Built in LA: Where Culture Meets Movement

• 12:30 PM: Lunch & Network

• 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: Panel Discussion | What Leadership Will Require Next

• 2:45: Networking Break

• 3:15 PM: Keynote | Gratitude as a Leadership Practice by Liz Hernandez x WORDAFUL

• 5:15 PM - Day 1 Concludes

• 7 PM - 9:30 PM - Group Dinner

Tuesday, September 22

• 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Restorative Morning Movement | Sponsored by On with Walk Good

• 12:15 PM: Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Lunch

• 2 PM: Panel Discussion

• 2:50 PM: Live Podcast | EARTHMOVERS Presented by ALTRA

• 3:45 PM: Networking Break

• 5 PM: Retreat Concludes