John's Run/Walk Shop

⚙️ To the teachers, healthcare professionals, restaurant staff, police officers, factory workers - everyone who entrusts us to help them find comfortable workday footwear - thank you for serving our local community. ⚙️

Our stores will be open 10 am to 4 pm on Labor Day. Grab Gamblers' Sale shoes at 50% off!

If you're hunting for great deals this Labor Weekend, you're in luck! Head to John's Run/Walk Shop and get 50% off select running shoes from 361, Altra, HOKA, and more! We're open 10-6 today and 10-4 on Labor Day.

Become a member of John's Bluegrass Running Club! Use code RUNCLUB20 by Sept. 15, and save $20 on your membership! Visit https://www.johnsrunwalkshop.com/johns-bluegrass-running-club

All are welcome to run or walk with us on Saturday mornings and Tuesday/Thursday evenings.

John's Bluegrass Running Club — John's Run/Walk Shop Join a community of other Central Kentucky runners and walkers.

It's the final week of the Gamblers' Sale! Get 50% off shoes from HOKA, Brooks, On, and more!

Gamblers' Sale for Running Shoes — John's Run/Walk Shop Save big on your favorite running shoe brands, including HOKA, Brooks, Altra, On & more.

🎧 On our latest podcast episode, local ultrarunner Frank Howatt gives advice and shares his experiences. We talk food, hallucinations, and why ultrarunning is kinder to runners over 50. Search for Kentucky Running on your favorite podcast platform.

🍷 We're just a day away from the Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K at Talon Winery! Run or walk through the vineyard, then relax with wine, food from Critchfield Family Market , and live music. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/CabernetCanterCrossCountry5k10k

🍂 New fall shoes from Gabor are here! Step out in style with sleek black patent leather or soft suede. Head to either John's Run/Walk Shop store, or shop local from the comfort of home at https://shop.johnsrunwalkshop.com/home

We're so excited to launch John’s Bluegrass Running Club, sponsored by New Balance! Join our community of Central Kentucky runners and walkers for camaraderie, encouragement, and exclusive member benefits.

John's Bluegrass Running Club — John's Run/Walk Shop Join a community of other Central Kentucky runners and walkers.

Just a few more days until we cap off the 2024 Beer, Bourbon & Wine Cross Country Series. Sign up for the Cabernet Canter today!

Get ready to run on one of Central Kentucky's most unique courses! The Cabernet Canter is this Friday at Talon Winery. Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/CabernetCanterCrossCountry5k10k

Packet pickup is Thursday at John's Run/Walk Shop in Chevy Chase and Friday. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Talon Winery.

🤩 Happy 35th Anniversary to Chaco! Congrats on three and a half decades of propelling people to joy on the coast, the crag, and the mountains. We're proud to carry such an outstanding brand.

Boone Creek Adventure Day is back! Hike, zipline, and more during this one-of-a-kind outing presented by John's Run/Walk Shop and HOKA. Try out a pair of the Anacapa Mid 2, Anacapa Freedom, or Speedgoat 6 while taking on the Boone Creek challenges. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BooneCreekAdventureDay

🎾 Into tennis or pickleball? Along with running shoes, we have some court shoes 30% off this week during the Gamblers' Sale! 🎾

📢 30% off tons of Diadora, HOKA, On & more! 📢 Shop the Gamblers' Sale this week before your favorite shoes run off!

The speedy and responsive Brooks Hyperion Max is one of the many shoes marked at 30% for the Gamblers' Sale. Hurry in before your size is gone!

🎲 The Gamblers' Sale for running shoes is here! 🎲 Save 30% this week on Brooks, HOKA, On, Diadora & more! https://www.johnsrunwalkshop.com/events/running-gamblers-sale

Local runner Jeff Kiser has been testing out the new HOKA Skyflow. Read his full review (plus reviews from other runners) on our blog: https://www.johnsrunwalkshop.com/blog/local-runners-hoka-skyflow

"Lots of cushion."

"Don’t normally do this fast of a pace solo on a weeknight. Must be the comfort of the shoes."

"20-miler just went down in my new HOKA Skyfows. Usually, this kind of milage gets to this old man, but not bad today."

We're excited to return to the Boutique Bazaar this weekend! Find tons of amazing deals, including many of our lifestyle shoes at 50-75% off 👡

We love the Blundstone Chelsea Boot No. 500, and we're not alone. Footwear News named this iconic boot one of the Greatest Shoes of All Time! Learn more on our blog:

Blundstone 500 Named An All-Time Great — John's Run/Walk Shop Footwear News names Blundstone 500 one of the greatest shoes of all time.

What's all the buzz about the new HOKA Skyflow? Feel it for yourself at our demo run on Tuesday night! https://fb.me/e/BSex8tTXj

🎧 On this episode, we talk to Ford McElroy about Lexington's Week Without Driving Challenge and its goal of getting local drivers to think about the challenges of getting around without the luxury of a car.

Listen at the link below or search "Kentucky Running" wherever you get your podcasts.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnsrunwalkshop/episodes/A-Week-Without-Driving-e2mvfou

The weather broke unexpectedly, so join us tonight for the Radler Rush! https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/RadlerRushCrossCountry5k10k

😎 We'll have nicer-than-expected weather for tonight's Radler Rush 2.5K / 5K / 10K ... and as a last-minute surprise, take $5 off the 5K or 10K with code CHEERS5 at checkout! https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/RadlerRushCrossCountry5k10k

Join us, New Balance, West Sixth Brewing, and Critchfield Family Market at Masterson Station Park for a fun cross-country race!

Thirsty Thursday run! A big group of runners tried on Mizuno's Wave Rider 28 and their latest innovation, the Neo Vista before running to . We even gave out custom pint glasses at the end of the run! If you haven't checked out the unique fit and cushiony ride of the Neo Vista, head to one of our stores soon!

☀️ RACE NEWS ☀️ If the heat has you wishing for a shorter distance - or if you just want to get to the afterparty sooner - you're in luck! Friday's Radler Rush now offers a 2.5K option! Sign up today:

Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k The Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k is on Friday August 9, 2024. It includes the following events: 5k Cross Country Race and 10k Cross Country Race.

Explore Kentucky with us! John's Run/Walk Shop and Altra present the monthly Kentucky Trail Run Series. Learn more:

Kentucky Trail Run Series Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop & Altra Kentucky Trail Run Series Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop & Altra is on Sunday April 7, 2024 to Sunday October 27, 2024. It includes the following events: Run 1 - Capitol View Park, Run 2 - Skullbuster, Run 3 - Pinnacles, Run 4 - Shaker Village, Run 5 - Gray's Arch Trail, Run 6 - tbd, Run 7 - tbd,...

Save on comfort and support! Several popular stability shoes are marked down:

🔹 ASICS GT-2000 12: $30 off
🔹 Brooks Beast GTS '23: $40 off
🔹 Brooks Ariel GTS '23: $40 off

Head to one of our stores in Chevy Chase or Palomar Centre, or shop local online:

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👡 Shop our sale this week ... 30-50% off! Save on a wide range of styles such as this elegant, patent leather shoe from Gabor.

Grab a free pint glass after this week's Thirsty Thursday run with Mizuno! 🍻 More details here https://fb.me/e/91wNiKWnx