The best running stores in California
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 56,757 Google reviews. Only shops with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Road Runner Sports
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,999 reviews · San Diego, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“I’ve been looking into getting running shoes but didn’t know where to start or what shoes I would be interested in. Heard of the store RoadRunner and decided to drag my mom and sis…” — Jeanne
#2 Fleet Feet Sacramento
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,718 reviews · Sacramento, CA
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“Went down to this location for a foot scan appt and, even though I came on the wrong day, they still managed to see me! Warehouse is HUGE, clean and offer sales sections for those …” — Ashley
#3 Road Runner Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews · Carlsbad, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“The selection is awesome and the prices can’t be beat, especially with VIP rewards. The custom insoles are better than the ones I get from my doctor. The staff are all very friendl…” — Erin
#4 Road Runner Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,455 reviews · Newbury Park, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“I got fitted for shoes and insoles and omg. I should have done this years ago!! I can tell an instant difference!! The staff and so kind, helpful and informative!!” — Rebecca
#5 Road Runner Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,453 reviews · Laguna Hills, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“A very nice, clean, professional store with excellent customer service. We were helped by “Jackson”, who was extremely nice and helpful. He guided us through the best shoes for us,…” — John
#6 Road Runner Sports
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,666 reviews · Costa Mesa, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“My husband and I recently visited Road Runner Sports for the first time, and while parts of the experience were fun, there were some frustrating issues with how things were managed…” — Meg
#7 Road Runner Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,258 reviews · Torrance, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“I am so impressed with the store! At 79 it’s the first time I’ve taken buying walking shoes so seriously. The sales person who helped me, Ruben, could not have done a better job! I…” — Susan
#8 Fleet Feet Fresno
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,076 reviews · Fresno, CA
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“Great running store. Staff is nice and approachable. One of the members helped scan my feet. He did a rescan because he said I was running more and there may be changes in my feet.…” — Natalie
#9 Road Runner Sports Corporate Headquarters
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,645 reviews · San Diego, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“Extremely happy the VIP experience. I was able to get the best running shoes with the 90 day perfect fit guarantee. I am a senior who started running recently, but after a training…” — Chantal
#10 Road Runner Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,163 reviews · Concord, CA
Specializing in running shoes, this chain also sells activewear, fitness gear & nutrition products.
“I had the best experience going into road runners today. I’ve never taken the step or time to go get fitted for proper insoles or walking shoes, and I went in there because I was h…” — Kim