Terra Running Company Nationally Recognized for Third Year in a Row
Once again, Terra Running Company has been nationally recognized as “A Best Running Store.” This is Terra Running Co.’s fourth time winning the award and the third year in a row they have received the recognition (2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024).
Conferred by The Running Event since 2008, this national award recognizes leaders in the run specialty industry. A months-long process, The Running Event evaluates businesses’ in-store experience, as well as their out-of-store presence in the community, including charitable involvement and events and programs promoting the sport of running. To be considered for a Best Running Store award, retailers must also be nominated by customers and their community before being examined on location. In 2024, The Running Event team sorted through over 15,000 nominations representing nearly 270 unique stores around the US before conferring the “Best Running Store” designation on the approximately 60 winning retailers.
As explained by Christina Henderson, the Director of The Running Event, “These stores are managed by teams of people who care deeply about each other and their customers. This care and dedication creates ripple effects throughout communities across the country, not to mention all corners of the running industry.”
Owner Brittany Katz credited the Terra Running team and the support of the Cleveland community as being vital to winning the coveted designation. “The Terra Running staff and I have kept our standards high for customer service, helpful and creative community events, all while providing the best experience for our customers; I believe this is why we brought the ‘Best Running Store’ award to Cleveland again this year. I am so thankful that Cleveland has continued to support our small business. We are excited for the future!”
All Best Running Store winners will be honored in person at The Running Event in Austin, Texas, on November 21, 2024.
To view the full list of winners and to learn more, visit: https://www.therunningevent.com/best-running-stores-2024/
Meet Sara!
Meet one of the newest members of Team Terra: Sara!
Q: Tell us about yourself!
I just graduated from Lee in May and am planning on attending grad school next fall.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside?
I love running, hiking, and playing tennis.
Q: What is your favorite movie, book, and TV show?
My favorite movie is The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. My favorite book is The Witch of Blackbird Pond. My favorite TV show is The Office.
Q: How long have you lived in Cleveland?
I have lived in Cleveland for 4 years!
Q: What is your advice for someone looking to be fit for shoes, never been to Terra?
Keep an open mind! Shoes fit differently for each person, so it’s important to try multiple shoes to see what fits best!
TRC nationally recognized for third time; second year in a row
Team Terra recieving A Best Running Store award in 2022
On Thursday, July 27, Terra Running Company, along with 60 other stores across the country, was again named “A Best Running Store.” While Terra Running Company has won this award more than once, this is the first time they have received the honor in back-to-back years (2019, 2022, and 2023).
Conferred by The Running Event since 2008, this national award recognizes the leaders in the run specialty industry. As explained by The Running Event, “Best Running Stores celebrates the stores leading by example in the run specialty industry—the retailers who continually show their commitment to their customers and community. Leaders among their peers, these stores are always striving to create a stronger industry.”
Beyond the in-store experience, retailers must show expertise and professionalism, as well as offer events and programs around the sport of running. Charitable community involvement is also evaluated. To be considered for a Best Running Store award, retailers are nominated by customers and the community before being examined on location.
“We are really honored to be recognized as one of the best running stores, not only in the Southeast but in the US.” said owner Brittany Katz, “Our community has supported Terra Running Company in our mission to make activity more accessible for eight years and we are incredibly thankful for the continued support.”
Once again, Terra Running Co. is one of only two stores in the state of Tennessee to receive the award. All winners will be honored in person at The Running Event in Austin, Texas on November 30, 2023.
To view the full list of winners and to learn more, visit: www.therunningevent.com/best-running-stores-2023/