Best Running Stores of 2023

Celebrating Run Specialty's All-Stars

Nominations for the Best Running Stores of 2023 are open! Simply click below to nominate your favorite run specialty shop. Anyone can submit a nomination; individuals may only nominate a single store one time, but may nominate multiple stores if applicable.

“The 2023 Best Running Stores exemplify what makes our industry so special: commitment, community, and passion. Our awards program offers the opportunity to formally recognize and celebrate the best run specialty stores in America. Winners should be extremely proud of this honor—each one is a driving force in strengthening the communities they serve and progressing the run specialty industry.”

Christina Henderson, Event Director

Overview

Nominated stores undergo a rigorous evaluation process. Once nominations close and evaluation forms are reviewed, the top 100 stores will be selected and then secret shopped. Through a combination of these scores, the 2023 Best Running Stores and Store of the Year will be determined. For more information about the evaluation process or criteria, please contact us.
Winning stores will be announced at the end of July.
The Store of the Year will revealed live at a special celebration during The Running Event 2023.

Timeline

Nominations Deadline: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Winners notified: Thursday, July 27, 2023
Reception: After honoring all 2023 winners, Store of the Year will be announced during a special reception Thursday, November 30 at The Running Event.

Eligibility

Any run specialty retail store in the US is eligible.
All industry professionals, brands, retail customers, and store employees are welcome to submit nominations.

Secret Shopping Performed by:

Have questions? Email Attendee Relations Coordinator Hannah Schnyder for assistance or more information.

Best Running Stores of 2023

Celebrating Run Specialty's All-Stars

Christina Henderson, Event Director

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Eligibility

Secret Shopping Performed by:

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