February 21, 2026

Wright State University Student Union

The Region’s Premier Outdoor Adventure Exposition

The Adventure Summit presented by Wagner Subaru celebrates 20 years of inspiration on Saturday Feb. 21, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is FREE.

Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will converge on Dayton, Ohio: The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest for a weekend of outdoor skill, culture and experience. Join them and see what the excitement is all about!

The Adventure Summit has a rich history of featuring world class outdoor personalities. From endurance runners to long distance backpackers and the founding father of mountain biking to polar explorers, our featured personalities each year are sure to inspire and amaze and this year will be no different with Michelle and Brian Coleman, Erick Cedeño, and Trapper Haskins.

New this year, on Friday, February 20, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., is The Adventure Summit Kickoff Event: An Evening Featuring Films, Music, & Inspiration. The evening will feature the film The Way, My Way, Q and A’s with each of the featured presenters, and music by Trapper Haskins along with snacks (included) and a cash bar.

Feb 21: Michelle and Brian Coleman

Join the Colemans as they share their honest and imperfect journey of unintended reinvention. This presentation follows Michelle and Brian’s ongoing journey of reinvention, shaped most powerfully by their pilgrimages. From their first Camino—where nothing went as planned—to the many routes, challenges, friendships, and breakthroughs that followed, each pilgrimage invited them to rethink their priorities, embrace change, and grow together.

Feb 21: Erick Cedeño

Two wheels, one mission, 1,900 miles of sweat and soul. Erick Cedeño re-rides the Buffalo Soldiers’ forgotten bicycle epic—a true test of endurance, powerfully honoring the brave men who rode this journey first. 

Feb 21: Trapper Haskins

In July 2002, Trapper and Mandy Haskins set out an epic trip to row a handcrafted boat down the Mississippi, stopping short at New Orleans. A few years later, he and his family put the boat back in where they’d left off in 2002. Trapper wrote a book about the experience that came out in 2024.

For Exhibitors

Share what your company, club or organization has to offer! Exhibiting in The Adventure Summit expo area allows you to demonstrate, share and display your products, events, memberships and successes with thousands of attendees.

For Presenters

Share what you know, or show what you’ve done! Presenting will allow you to share your adventures, expertise, knowledge, and success to inspire others to learn from your experiences!

For Sponsors

Located within a two-hour drive of 14 million people, the Adventure Summit offers access to a large target market. We value support from national, regional and local sponsors. All contributions are critical to the success of this event.

The Adventure Summit 2024 Event Program (2026 Coming Soon)

Get a feel for The Adventure Summit with a look back at the 2024 Program Guide. Check out what’s happening with our PDF program guide.