December 2007 

The Running Network, LLC and Footwear Intelligence announced the 2007 list of the 50 Best Running Stores in America. The full list was revealed for the first time at the Running Event last month in Austin.

The announcement of the list capped off a near year-long search that took into account more than 2,000 nominations from consumers, the mystery shopping of more than 120 stores, and input from leading running vendors.

"The list features only 50 stores, but it was created to recognize and honor the entire channel," said Larry Eder, president of The Running Network, LLC. "There are more great running stores out there now than at any other time and the entire program was created to reflect that."