Recognized Again: 2025 Best Running Store in America
We’re proud to share that Running Niche has been named one of the 2025 Best Running Stores in America by The Running Event. This national program celebrates top run specialty retailers who lead with innovation, community impact, and exceptional customer care.
The evaluation process included a detailed submission on topics like employee benefits, sustainability, inclusivity, and business practices. From there, we were selected as one of the Top 100 stores and then secret shopped twice — with a strong focus on customer experience and in-store service. We’re honored to be among the final Top 65 Best Running Stores of 2025.
This recognition reflects our commitment to helping every person who walks or runs through our doors — whether it’s finding the right gear, offering training support, or building community through our weekly Running Niche Run Club.
View the official announcement and the full list of 2025 Best Running Store winners on The Running Event’s website.
A Legacy of Excellence: 2020–2023 Best Running Stores Honoree
From 2020 through 2023, Running Niche was honored as one of the Best Running Stores in America for four consecutive years. This national recognition celebrates run specialty retailers who go above and beyond for their customers, employees, and communities.
We are incredibly grateful to our St. Louis running community for your continued support, nominations, and trust in us over the years. Whether you’ve run with us, walked with us, or simply stopped in for advice, you’ve helped make this recognition possible.
“Thank you to everyone who ‘reps the green’ out on the roads. We'll always do our best to live up to this honor.”
— Jennifer and Bob, Co-Owners of Running Niche
The Best Running Stores program, hosted by The Running Event, celebrates stores that lead by example in innovation, service, inclusivity, and community engagement. We’re proud to stand among them.
