4th Annual UNC Running Symposium
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
3221 Paramount Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, United States | Morrisville, NC
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***REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON WED, JAN 14***UNC Therapy Services presents the 4th Annual UNC Running Symposium to be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Healthcare professionals with an interest in working with running athletes are invited to the Research Triangle in NC to participate in a day long program specifically designed for practitioners who want to further develop skills in working with this population. The day of learning will include presentations on diagnosis, treatment, research, education, and prevention of athletic injuries presented by experts from many different areas of Running Medicine. The format will be a series of lectures with ample time for Q&A and break times for networking with the presenters and colleagues.
This year there will be a collection of speakers and topics drawn from the requests of past attendees as we continue to bring quality topics by expert presenters to those who serve the running community. Our Fourth installation of the Running Symposium is yet another exciting opportunity to learn from experts in the field and gain clinical knowledge that can be applied to your patients immediately.
Our 2026 Speaker list will include:
Evan Adler, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS – UNC Therapy Services
Kim Chapman, MPH – Founder/Owner, Bull City Running Company
Catherine Duncan, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS – UNC Therapy Services
Mbong Henry, PT, DPT – Radiance Physical Therapy
Dr. Landon Irvin, MD – Asst Prof of Family Medicine – UNC Sports Medicine
Rachel Jones, MS, RD, LDN – Registered Dietitian – UNC Health Alliance
Dr. Michelle Joshua, Ph. D, CMPC – Work It Out Sport & Performance Psychology
Mary Lacke, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS – UNC Therapy Services
Phil Miller, PT, DPT, CSCS – UNC Therapy Services
Lunch will be provided.
Certified CEUs will be provided for PT, PTA, and ATC (category D). Anticipated Max 7.0 credit hours.
LAB SESSION – 2ND DAY:
There will be a second half day lab portion on Friday, April 10, 2026, held at the UNC Wellness Center in Northwest Cary from 9:00 a - 12:00p.
This smaller hands-on experience will feature clinics on:
Clinical Applications following Running Gait Analysis
Plyometric Training for Runners
Fueling Strategies for Performance and Recovery
(*Topics are subject to change)
Additional anticipated 3.0 CEUs will be available and space for the lab will be limited to 45 participants.
Registration for the Full Day Symposium is required to attend the 2nd day lab.
PRICING:
SYMPOSIUM UNC EMPLOYEE / NON-UNC EMPLOYEES
PT/OT/ATC $155 / $225
PTA/COTA $155 / $190
Physician/PA/NP $225 / $295
Student $120 /$120
LAB All Participants $75
See you for the 4th Annual UNC Running Symposium in April 2026!!!
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Click here to register:
https://bit.ly/UNCRunningSymposium2026
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