Working Groups 2026 / 2027

What’s Changed and What’s Already Happening?

At the Triathlon Industry Conference, we introduced a new Working Group structure for 2026 – designed to turn insight into action and ensure member-led progress across the triathlon industry. Since then, several projects are already being discussed or further scoped, and overall interest has been strong.

Below is a recap of the Working Groups and their purpose, TIA = Triathlon Industry Alliance & RIA = Running Industry Alliance

Events Working Group (TIA)

• Sharing best practice across event delivery and operations

• Exploring collaboration, standards and sustainability in events

• Addressing common challenges faced by event organisers

NextGen Working Group (TIA x RIA)

• Supporting and developing the next generation of talent within the running and triathlon industries

• Improving access, pathways and education for early-career professionals

• Encouraging innovation and fresh thinking across both sectors

Women’s Working Group – WMAG (TIA x RIA)

• Championing women across all areas of the running and triathlon industries

• Improving representation, opportunity and inclusion

• Addressing barriers to participation and leadership

Retail Working Group (TIA x RIA RETAILERS)

• Supporting triathlon retailers and specialist multisport businesses

• Sharing insight on consumer behaviour, trends and industry challenges

• Exploring collaboration between retailers, brands, distributors and events

Research, Data and Insights Working Group (RIA x TIA Advisory board FOCUS)

• Developing a shared understanding of key industry trends, opportunities and challenges

• Shaping research priorities and approaches to data in a responsible and considered way

• Informing long-term thinking and future planning across the triathlon industry

Participation and Growth Working Group (RIA x TIA Advisory Board FOCUS)

• Exploring opportunities to grow participation in triathlon and multisport activity

• Identifying barriers to entry and retention across different demographics

• Supporting collaboration between governing bodies, events, clubs, brands and community organisations

• Sharing initiatives and best practice that help attract and retain participants at all levels

Get Involved – Lead, Join or Propose a Working Group

To maintain the momentum built through TIA activity and the Triathlon Industry Conference, TIA is now inviting members to apply to:

• Lead a Working Group

• Join an existing Working Group

• Propose and lead a new Working Group where there is a clear opportunity or unmet need beyond those already established

This next phase is an opportunity for members to play an active role in shaping real, practical outcomes for the triathlon industry and to help deliver TIA’s shared mission > together.

Working Groups will provide a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, innovation and action, ensuring that the priorities and expertise of members help shape a stronger, more connected and future-facing triathlon industry.

Interested in getting involved? Contact the TIA team to express your interest in leading, joining or proposing a Working Group.