2026 Expo Speakers

This year, we will have a great line-up of speakers to inspire and inform attendees at the Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, April 11! We are still finalizing details with some of our speakers, but we have two headliners so far! We will be posting all speakers as we get confirmation on the details.

All sessions are at the National Building Museum Auditorium
401 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20001

The appearance schedule is as follows:

Saturday, April 11

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Keira D’Amato

Keira D’Amato, a long-time friend of the CUCB 10M/5K, has had an extraordinary journey. After an eight-year hiatus from competitive running, she made a triumphant return to the sport, breaking the 16-year American Record in the Marathon (2022) and the American Record in the Half Marathon (2023.) She placed 8th in the marathon at the 2022 World Championships and currently holds the world record in the women’s-only 10 Mile Run. Driven by a passion for inspiring others, Keira is dedicated to sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way, encouraging people to embrace movement and pursue their own personal journeys.

12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Meet and Greet with Keira D’Amato

Meet running great Keira D’Amato! Purchase Keira’s book Don’t Call It a Comeback, or bring your own copy to be signed!

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Martinus Evans

Martinus Evans is a dynamic and sought-after speaker, inspiring audiences of all sizes with his incredible journey of resilience and determination. As an 8-time marathoner who defied the odds and founded the Slow AF Run Club, Martinus empowers others to embrace their personal journeys, no matter their pace or size. His best-selling book, Slow AF Run Club, has sold over 25,000 copies. Named Changemaker of the Year by Well+Good and Outsider of the Year by Outside Magazine, Martinus is a trusted voice on resilience and personal transformation. Martinus has been featured in over 250 media outlets including ABC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, TIME, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal.

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Meet and Greet with Martinus Evans

Meet running icon Martinus Evans! Purchase Martinus’ book Slow AF Running Club, or bring your own copy to be signed!