About Road Runner Sports
Road Runner Sports is America's largest running specialty retailer, operating both retail locations and a robust e-commerce platform focused exclusively on running shoes, apparel, accessories, and equipment for runners of all ability levels. Founded in 1983 in San Diego, the company built its reputation on running-specific expertise—particularly gait analysis and shoe fitting services that help runners find the right footwear for their biomechanics and running style.
Their product catalog is centered on running footwear from the leading performance brands: Brooks, ASICS, New Balance, Hoka, On Running, Saucony, Nike, and others—with depth in each brand's technical running lineup that general sporting goods stores don't match. Running apparel, GPS watches, hydration gear, foam rollers, and injury prevention accessories round out the specialty running focus. The VIP Club membership program is structured around the dedicated runner who makes multiple footwear and apparel purchases annually.
Road Runner Sports' VIP Club membership ($1.99/month or $20/year) provides meaningful ongoing value for regular runners: an extra 10% off all purchases, free shipping on all orders, and an exceptional 90-day return policy including tried-and-worn shoes that don't work out. For runners who buy 2+ pairs annually, the membership math typically delivers positive ROI on the membership cost alone.
Quick Savings Tips
- VIP Club membership ($20/year) pays for itself on a single shoe purchase—extra 10% off all orders
- 90-day return policy includes worn shoes that don't work out—exceptional for running shoe trial periods
- In-store gait analysis helps select biomechanically appropriate shoes for injury prevention
- Double reward points promotions on specific brands are frequent—time major purchases around these events
- Compare pricing on specific shoe models against Running Warehouse and direct brand websites