National Running Center

Specialties

National Running Center sells running shoes, apparel, and gear for everyone from serious athletes to student athletes, to walkers and people concerned with optimal health & fitness. We specialize in personalized foot screenings and fittings to put customers in exactly the right shoes. We also are the go-​to store to serve the needs of orthopedic specialists and their clients. We carry all the major brands such as Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New Balance, Nike, Moving Comfort, Garmin, Timex, and Saucony. We are the exclusive supplier of Frank Shorter Running Gear. We are the largest and friendliest expo vendor in the US. Come see us at virtually every large running race in the country!

History

Established in 1987.

Started in 1987 with setting up a store and selling at nearly 100 events.

In 1989 we began inserting a sales flyer in all the sales bags at expos, starting our catalog business.

In 1993 we opened our online store for business.

In 1999 we opened our retail store for business.

Meet the Business Owner

Tim R.

Business Owner

grew up in Vermont.

winner of UVM math scholarship awarded to ten recipients each year

1979 graduate of Spaulding High School

1983 graduate of Baptist Bible college with BS in Pastoral Ministeries

married to JR in 1983

three children

Personal running records:

5K: 16:34

8K: 27:30

8M: 44:30