Running Niche: six-time Best Running Stores in America winner
2026 Best Running Stores in America winner
Running Niche has been named a 2026 Best Running Stores in America winner by The Running Event, our sixth win since opening in 2018. Winners were selected from 8,300+ nominations covering 268 stores across 49 states, with the final Top 65 chosen after two secret shopper visits. Read the full announcement from Jennifer and Bob on the blog.
Six-time Best Running Stores winner: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026
Running Niche has earned Best Running Stores in America recognition six out of the seven 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.