Expert shoe fitting using AI technology and foot scanner, trained staff, and fun, local events that encourage every runner and walker to move.
To help every customer find the right fit, move confidently, and enjoy happier miles.
Our Mission at RunAbout Sports is your Health and Fitness! Besides making sure your feet are happy, we also put on clinics on running form and topics related to injury prevention, nutrition, and other health issues. We also put on the RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty, which includes the Blacksburg Classic and the Hokie Half Marathon on its list of ten races throughout the New River Valley.
RunAbout Sports has served Blacksburg and the New River Valley since 2003 with one clear purpose, helping people find shoes that truly fit. Our team studies foot shape, gait, and movement before making recommendations, then matches each customer with the right footwear, apparel, and accessories.
We serve runners, walkers, and anyone who spends long hours on their feet, backed by experience, care, and a fitting process built around results.
We assess your movement to guide selection.
Every recommendation matches your foot and activity.
Our team serves you with personal attention.
The 2026 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty. The 2nd race in the series.
Earn your 100 mile January Challenge shirt!
Congratulations to everyone who knocked it out of the park and achieved their 100 Mile shirt!
We carry the brands you trust like Altra, Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Hoka, Mizuno, Nike, New Balance, On, Saucony and more. We do not just sell shoes. We find the ones meant for your feet. Stop in to explore our selection of performance apparel, recovery tools, and nutrition. Our staff helps you find exactly what you need for the miles ahead.
Run from Christiansburg to Blacksburg via the Huckleberry Trail.
Run and walk on the flattest course in the RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty. The race is at Bissett Park in Radford and offers great views of the New River and a chance for a personal best!
Run downtown as sunset fades, enjoying a lively evening course, the summer Solstice festival, and an exciting local community atmosphere.
We use 3D imaging technology to scan your feet, and we analyze your walking and running gait using AI technology. This helps us understand your biomechanics. Then we pull the specific shoe models designed for your foot type and movement pattern.
You can take your shoes home and run in them, walk in them, and get them dirty. If they do not feel right after a few weeks, bring them back. We will start the fitting process and get you into a better shoe.
Not at all. The series is built for everyone. You can run the shorter distance at each event and still earn the sweatshirt for completing eight races. The points system is for those who want to compete, but the races are for runners and walkers.
We always recommend coming in to get fit, so we can scan your feet and analyze your gait. If you already have a pair you love from us, and want another, go ahead and order online form us!
Stop guessing at shoe stores or scrolling through reviews. Come see us in Blacksburg. Our expert staff uses technology and experience to match you with the right shoe on the first try.
We have helped thousands of people find the right shoe and get back to doing what they love. Here is what a few of them have to say about their experience at RunAbout Sports.
The 3D scan and gait analysis completely changed how I buy shoes. My feet have never felt better on long runs.
I walked in with plantar fasciitis pain and walked out with the perfect shoe. The staff actually listened to me.
This is the only place I trust for race day gear. The team knows running and they know how to fit real people.
I am a casual walker and felt out of place at first. The staff treated me like an athlete and found me a great shoe.
The thirty-day guarantee gave me confidence to try something new. I ended up with a shoe I never would have picked myself.
I have run in three of their race series events now. The energy is incredible and the community keeps me coming back.
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