Run On! Honored As One Of 50 Best Running Stores In America - 3rd Year in a Row!

For the 3rd year in a row, Run On! was recently recognized as one of The 50 Best Running Stores in America by two leading trade and consumer publications.

Run On!, took its place among the country's elite retailers following an extensive nomination and review process throughout 2008, culminating in its recognition at a gala awards ceremony November 13 at in Dallas as part of The Running Event, an annual business seminar and trade expo for specialty running retailers. The Running Event is organized by Formula4 Media, LLC and the awards program is presented by The Running Network.

The local retailer was recognized by a panel of industry experts for its outstanding service, product knowledge and merchandising.

"Specialty retailers are the heart and soul of the running business and it was a pleasure and privilege to recognize the best of the best during The Running Event," said Mark Sullivan, editor of Footwear Intelligence, a Formula4 Media publication. "The 50 Best Running Stores in America represent the best that our industry has to offer in terms of customer satisfaction and superior retailing,"

"These 50 Best Running Stores in America are vital members of their communities and they richly deserve this recognition from their peers," added Larry Eder, president of The Running Network. "The goal of the program is to communicate the value that running specialty stores bring to their markets."

A special report on The 50 Best Running Stores in America will appear in The Running Network publications in January.