Gait Happens Foot Fest 2026
Denver, Colorado | October 2–4 2026
A weekend to learn, empower, connect, and grow. Workshops for everyone, courses for health pros and a foot friendly expo with live music!
Courses on Oct 2-4 will run simultaneously. View course details down below!
Build Your Weekend
Mix and match your choice of courses!
Alzheimers Fundraiser Walk oct 2 | 3pm
Join the Gait Happens team in the fight against Alzheimers!
oct 2 | 3pm
Gait Happens Trainer Certification oct 2 | 8am-4pm
Lead Certified Foot Health Workshops with confidence, clarity, and the science to back it up.
oct 2 | 8am-4pm
Foot Friendly Expo oct 3-4
The only party where you can explore shoes, tools, and resources to build healthier feet while enjoying cocktail hour and a live band!
oct 3-4
Free Your Feet Workshop oct 3 | 1pm-5pm
A 4-hour interactive learning experience.
Find your baseline, learn new exercises, explore, play, AND get an exclusive screening of the brand new documentary, Stupid Shoes
oct 3 | 1pm-5pm
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 oct3-4|8am-5pm
A systematic approach to walking gait and lower extremity assessment.
oct3-4|8am-5pm
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2 oct3-4|8am-5pm
A systematic approach to prioritize functional treatment.
oct3-4|8am-5pm
VIP Experience oct 2-4
Elevate your weekend with exclusive gear, a private happy hour with our founders, and a VIP Liason.
oct 2-4
oct 2 | 3pm
oct 2 | 8am-4pm
oct 3-4
oct 3 | 1pm-5pm
oct3-4|8am-5pm
oct3-4|8am-5pm
oct 2-4
Stay Onsite With Us!
- Special Event Room Rate Available Oct 1-Oct 5!
- Breakfast and Hotel Cocktail Hour Included
- Book by August 31st
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center 1420 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202
Grab a VIP Package To Elevate Your Experience!
*Only 20 Spots Left
The VIP Package includes:
- VIP Happy Hour (5pm on 10/2) with the Gait Happens founders Dr. Conley and Dr. Perez - Drinks and Appetizers Included
- A Gait Happens Foot Health Kit
- A pair of Altra Running shoes
- A SandBar Foot Regimen
- VIP edition Foot Fest Swag
- VIP check in and VIP Liaison for any assistance throughout the weekend
- VIP exclusive giveaway and vendor discounts
Sponsors
Fundraiser Walk - Oct 2nd
Join the Gait Happens team in the fight against Alzheimers!
- Did you know that increasing your step count could decrease your risk of dementia? Join us by getting out and going for a 5k walk to fight this life altering condition.
- Friday, October 2nd at 3pm starting at the Embassy Suites, the location of Foot Fest.
* Can’t join us in person? You can still donate and join the walk virtually!
Where is Foot Fest Located?
Foot Fest will take place in Denver, CO at the Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center 1420 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202
What is the schedule for the weekend?
Friday, October 2nd: 8am-4pm Gait Happens Trainer Certification 1pm-3pm Fundraiser Walk for Alzheimers available to all participants and the public at Sculpture Park 5pm-7pm plus the exclusive VIP cocktail hour with the founders, Drs. Conley and Perez.
Saturday, October 3rd: 7:15am-8am Check In 8am-12pm Free Your Feet Workshop AM session, FGA Level 1 and 2 Part 1 12pm-1pm Foot Friendly Expo / Lunch Break 1pm-5pm Free Your Feet Workshop PM session, FGA Level 1 and 2 Part 2 5pm-8pm Foot Friendly Expo with live music, happy hour, and hors d'oeuvres
Sunday, October 4th:
8am-5pm Day 2 of your registered course (FGA Level 1 or Level 2).
Are there continuing education credits?
FGA Level 1 and Level 2 are approved for CE credits for certain professions in specific states. Visit the FGA Level 1 or FGA Level 2 course pages for more details.
Do I get a certification?
Yes, upon successful completion of the post-course assessment (with 85% or higher), you will receive a certification for either FGA Level 1 or FGA Level 2. See the CEUs section for more details.
What is the course cancellation policy?
FGA Level 1 or Level 2 live event fees are 100% refundable if canceled any time before 14 days prior to the event. If canceled within 14 days of the event, fees are non-refundable but may be applied to future events.