NEW! MEETUP.COM groups. We have two new groups on Meetup.com: one for true beginning runners and a multi level group that can go anywhere from 4 to 10 miles depending on the run. Check us out on Meetup.com for our latest runs and come join us! More on our events page...

Video Motion Analysis. We are the only store in the North Bay that conducts state-of-the-art video motion analysis! Our system enables us to conduct an in-depth examination of your gait—both barefoot and in multiple shoes—so we can help you make the right choice in footware. Read more

Personalized Service. Unlike big mall stores or shoe barns where you’re typically ignored, our first priority is customer service. Whether you’re a runner, walker, swimmer, yoga guru, or cross fit devotee, we aim to find you the perfect fit in shoes and apparel based on your needs, not our agenda. We aim to please! But don’t take our word for it, read our testimonials!

We’re Picky about Our Products! After thorough research and product testing, we hand pick only the highest-quality technical footwear and apparel. Rather than carry every brand, shoe and shirt, we deliberately limit our selection to the very best performing products on the market. Some brands we carry, like Mizuno, INOV-8 and Montrail, you won’t find anywhere else in Marin. Read more

Expert Staff Training. We spend weeks training our staff so that they are qualified to perform comprehensive evaluations and measurements to give you the right fit based on your needs. Read more

Locally Owned, Locally Minded
Marin Running Company is locally-owned and operated by Charles Yoakum, who grew up in Marin, ran track for Drake High School, and knows Mt. Tam’s trails like the back of his feet. An avid runner and exercise enthusiast, Charles is a track-and-field fan and has read nearly every book on how to train optimally. He’s interviewed regularly by running magazines and writes a blog on tips and trends in the running and sports world. Read more about Charles