Running Niche: five-time Best Running Stores in America winner
Nominate Running Niche for 2026 Best Running Stores in America
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Best Running Stores in America program. If you have enjoyed your experiences with us, whether it's our expert shoe fitting, our weekly Running Niche Run Club, or training with Team Running Niche, we would appreciate your support.
Submit your nomination for Running Niche: https://bit.ly/BestRunStores26
2025 Best Running Stores in America winner
Running Niche was named one of the 2025 Best Running Stores in America by The Running Event. The evaluation process included a detailed submission covering employee benefits, sustainability, inclusivity, and business practices. From there, we were selected as one of the Top 100 stores and secret shopped twice, with a focus on customer experience and in-store service. We are proud to be among the final Top 65 Best Running Stores of 2025.
Five-time Best Running Stores winner: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025
Running Niche has earned Best Running Stores in America recognition five out of the six years we have been eligible. This reflects our commitment to helping every runner and walker who comes through our doors, from finding the right gear to offering Lydiard Method training support to building community through our weekly run club.
"Thank you to everyone who 'reps the green' out on the roads. We'll always do our best to live up to this recognition."
— Jennifer and Bob, Co-Owners of Running Niche
The Best Running Stores program, hosted by The Running Event, celebrates stores that lead in innovation, service, inclusivity, and community engagement.