The Trak Shak

Specialties

The Trak Shak is first, a Running Specialty” store specializing in recommending the proper equipment for running, from accessories like watches to footwear. Second, whether you sit, walk, jog, stand all day, or just need a shoe, our fit process insures you are getting not only the right type of shoe, but the right size, as we measure each customer.

History

Established in 1995.

Valerie McLean, owner, was an avid runner in the 90’s, training and traveling to races in the US. She noticed the presence of running specialty stores in these cities she visited and learned they weren’t only retail stores, but fixtures within the running community, and realized Birmingham really needed the same! So, in 1995, she rented a house on Crescent Avenue in Homewood, fixed it up a bit and opened up The Trak Shak! Since, the store has embedded itself within the ever growing running community, helped build a thriving road racing scene and has been established as Birmingham’s «go-​to» place for all things running!

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