Best Running Stores of 2023

Congratulations to the Best Running Stores of 2023

Each year, the Best Running Stores awards program recognizes and celebrates leading run specialty retailers across the US. With proven and passionate commitment to community, customers, and the industry, these retailers exemplify what makes run specialty so special.

In 2023, The Running Event team received 12,500 nominations representing 500 unique US stores, showcasing the endless amount of talent and passion within run specialty. The 2023 Best Running Stores went above and beyond in all areas of the program’s months-long evaluation process. We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s winners at the Industry Awards Dinner, taking place November 30 during The Running Event in Austin, TX.

For more details about the Best Running Stores of 2023, read the press release.

“Talent, passion, and community are the building blocks that make our industry so strong. The 2023 Best Running Stores exemplify each of these characteristics and more, and they should be incredibly proud of the work they do. When we come together to honor these retailers in November, we will be celebrating not only the 2023 Best Running Stores, but our entire industry and its continued growth.”

Christina Henderson

Event Director, The Running Event

Meet the 2023 Best Running Stores!

605 Running Company

A Runner’s Mind

Aardvark Sports Shop

Big Peach Running Company

Brooklyn Running Company

Bull City Running Company

Charlotte Running Company

Charm City Run

Columbus Running Company

Confluence Running

Dave’s Running Shop

Fleet Feet Columbia

Fleet Feet Davenport

Fleet Feet Fayetteville

Fleet Feet Fort Wayne

Fleet Feet Huntsville

Fleet Feet Louisville

Fleet Feet Montclair

Fleet Feet Nashville

Fleet Feet Rochester

Fleet Feet West Reading

FootZone

Gazelle Sports

Georgia Game Changers Running Company

Good Times Running Company

Howe2Run

iRun Texas

John’s Run/Walk Shop

Kelley’s Pace

Lucky Road Run Shop

Mill City Running

Naperville Running Company

Pacers Running

Palmetto Running Company

Philadelphia Runner

Playmakers

Point 2 Running Company

Potomac River Running

Pro Bike + Run

Red Coyote Running and Fitness

Ridgefield Running Company

Run Flagstaff

Run Hub Northwest

Runner’s Corner

Runner’s Edge NY

Runners Roost Lakewood CO

Running Etc.

Running Lab

Running Niche

Running Wild

Running Zone

RunWell

Rush Running Company

Salt Lake Running Company

Shoes & Brews

St. Pete Running Company

Terra Running Company

The Runners Edge MT

The Running Elements

Tortoise & Hare Sports

Up & Running Dayton

Whirlaway Sports

Are you a 2023 winning store? Access promotional materials here.

Overview

Nominated stores undergo a rigorous evaluation process. When 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 (Closed)
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:

Thank you to the 2023 Best Running Stores Sponsors!

Have questions? Email our team at [email protected].