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It’s been more than 20 years since The Running Event was founded and eight years since my partners and I at Formula4Media sold it to Diversified Communications. Understandably, the industry – both at retail and on the vendor side –...

The 2026 Best running Stores were announced last month. 1st Place Sports Jacksonville FL 605 Running Company Sioux Falls SD A Runners Mind San Francisco CA A Snail’s Pace Running Shop  Chino Hills CA Aardvark Sports Shop Bethlehem...

Childhood best friends Sally Edwards and Elizabeth Jansen had a clear goal when they opened the first Fleet Feet in Sacramento 50 years ago – and it wasn’t to become a national brand. Rather, the objective was far more modest and...

More anniveraries celebrated in 2026. #120: New Balance, the Boston-based brand has been peddling footwear since 1906 and is behind some of the sport’s most iconic, boundary-pushing models, including the Trackster, the 990 series,...

Happy Anniversary! Compiled by Danny Smith   From run specialty shops hitting big-time birthdays to top brands celebrating landmark anniversaries, every year brings notable milestones in the running industry. These achievements deserve some...

The midyear numbers for 2026 for RunSignup are in and they are good news for the run specialty industry. The recently released findings show an impressive continuation of the multi-year growth streak for races. On average, races grew 5.9...

Carbitex, an innovator of flexible carbon fiber materials used in performance footwear, recently launched the Center for Better Flex, an educational hub dedicated to one of footwear's most overlooked properties. It is described as a shared, open...

As trail running continues to evolve from a niche sport into a defining force in outdoor culture, Trail Runner is expanding its coverage to better reflect how runners engage with trails, not only through competition and training, but through travel,...

IMG Academy has entered into a partnership with Aetrex, naming the company its Official Foot Scanning Technology and Athletic Insole Partner. The agreement brings foot scanning technology and orthotics to the Bradenton, FL, sports education...

BibRave, the endurance and fitness marketing agency, has expanded its partnership with Balega to advance the brand’s influencer strategy following the success of its Q4 2025 “Feel the Difference” influencer campaign. As Balega...

Expanding is reach in its southeast base, Big Peach Running Co. will be opening a new store in Monroe, GA, this month. The new store will be in the space formerly occupied by Active Soles, continuing an established tradition of serving the local...