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Family owned and operated running speciality shop. Expert shoe fittings 👟Enhancing the run/jog/walk/race/train experience. FREE weekly SHOP RUN 🏃‍♀️ Wed 6pm!

31/10/2026

🏇 MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND 🏃‍♂️

We’ll be closed Tuesday 3 November for Melbourne Cup Day, but you’ll find us out on the trails in Dromana!

We’re joining the crew in the lead-up to the Two Bays Trail Run, with Mount to Coast wear testing their H1, C1 and T1 shoes.

As the official retail partner of Two Bays, we’re excited to see the hype building and be part of the amazing trail running community on the coast. Bring on race weekend! 🌊⛰️

Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see you back in store!

Runners Paradise Blackburn
130 South Parade

29/10/2026

👟 MEET THE TEAM

Next in our series we’re catching up with Stocky! 👋

With 8 years of running under his belt, Stocky loves seeing the hard work put into training translate into results. Whether it’s chasing speed, ticking off an easy run or sharing miles with training partners, he’s all about the process.

1. What do you love most about running?
I have many favourite things about running… one is seeing good training correlate with good results & I also enjoy trying on all the new shoes as they arrive in store.

2. How long have you been running?
I have been running for about 8 years, starting with school athletics but I really fell in love with the sport when I started running cross country. I am coached by Mark Hipworth and train with the Hippo Athletic Club.

3. What are your 3 favourite running shoes?
It’s ever evolving, but currently it would have to be the Nike Vomero Plus, ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Mizuno Wave Rider 30’s.

4. What’s your favourite run of the week?
My Thursday double, because I get to run fast, run easy and do it with all my training partners and friends.

5. What’s your running highlight to date?
I would have said it was running alongside the lead women at the Marathon at the Paris Olympics in 2024, however recently getting to run alongside Eliud Kipchoge and the lead pack in my home town of Melbourne was a very special experience.

Next time you’re in store at Runners Paradise, say g’day to Stocky and have a chat about your running goals, training and finding the right shoes for your next challenge. 👟🏃‍♂️

Runners Paradise
130 South Parade
Blackburn VIC 3130

27/10/2026

👟 MEET THE TEAM

Next up… Meet Tess! 👋

Tess is a qualified podiatrist with many years of experience helping a wide range of clients and has a passion for helping people stay active and keep moving well. At Runners Paradise, she combines her knowledge of feet with her footwear expertise and running experience to help customers find the perfect shoes! 👟

Get to know Tess a little better 👇

1. What do you love most about running?
I love running for the sense of freedom it gives me. It helps me switch off, clear my head and feel a sense of calmness. It’s my time to escape, reset and just enjoy being outdoors.

2. How long have you been running?
I’ve been running since I was a teenager (for a very long time), mostly running short 3-5kms and intervals to be fit for team sports. However, earlier this year I’ve started running for the enjoyment of longer distances, and I’ve discovered that I really love those long, slow runs. There’s something so enjoyable about settling into a comfortable pace and just running.

3. What are your 3 favourite running shoes?
I love the Hoka Mach 7 for faster sessions and race days. Adidas Supernova rise 3 and Mizuno Wave Rider 30 for long and easy sessions.

4. What’s your favourite run of the week?
My Friday session, with my long-term running group (Run Ready). I’ve been a part of this group for 5 years and love running with the same group of gals. This helped to get us all through COVID.

5. What’s your running highlight to date?
My recent 10km run at the Yarra River Running Festival was my first fun run in 15 years and this was big highlight. I just cruised along, whilst enjoying the scenery and many hills Westerfolds Park offers. I look forward to more fun runs and setting myself some more challenges and staying injury free!!!

You’ll find Tess in store on Mondays and Tuesdays. Pop in for a chat, tap into her expertise and let her help you find your next running or walking shoes! 👟

Runners Paradise
130 South Parade, Blackburn
OPEN HOURS
MON to FRI 10am – 6pm
SAT 10am – 4pm

25/10/2026

🔥 ASICS TENKA PACK - AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2! 👟

Inspired by the Japanese spirit of competition, the ASICS TENKA Pack is nearly here! 🇯🇵 Featuring standout designs made for runners who love to chase their next goal, this is a release you won’t want to miss.

Available at Runners Paradise from November 2 - get in quick, as stocks are limited! 🏃‍♂️💨

Runners Paradise Blackburn
130 South Parade

25/10/2026

👟 MEET THE TEAM 🤝

We are back with a second instalment of our ‘Meet the people who make & shape Runners Paradise’ series and this time we’re introducing Ruby 👋 With 13 years of running experience, Ruby loves the balance of switching off, challenging herself and connecting with others through the sport.

Get to know Ruby a little better below! 👇

1. What do you love most about running?
I love the escape running gives me, it’s a chance to clear my head and switch off. I also love the social side of the sport, some of my greatest friendships have come through running, including people who started out as competitors!

2. How many years have you been running?
I have been running for around 13 years, I fell in love with the sport in primary school. I originally dreamed of playing professional basketball, but after winning my first cross country race (and realising my height probably wasn’t ideal for a basketball career), I decided running might be the better option!

3. Favourite 3 shoes in your rotation?
Mizuno Neo Zen, Nike Vomero 18 and the Adidas Adios Pro 4

4. Favourite run of the week and why?
If you asked me in primary school, I would have said any fast track session. But now, I love a good Sunday Long Run! I love being able to put myself on cruise control, get away from the screens for a while and just enjoy running. It’s the perfect reset and always sets me up for a good week.

5. Running Highlight to Date?
Even though running is usually an individual sport, growing up I always loved relays and being able to share those moments with other people. One of my favourite memories is winning a medley relay at the Victorian All Schools Championships when we weren’t the favourites to win. Getting to share that moment with my school teammates made it even more special. We still talk about it to this day!

Pop into Runners Paradise on a Saturday and say hi to Ruby next time you’re looking for your next pair of runners! 👟🤗

23/10/2026

👟 MEET THE TEAM
We’re kicking off a new series to introduce you to the people behind Runners Paradise.

First up... Meet Cam! 👋

1) What do you love most about running?
The thing I love most about running is the connection between running mates/training partners, knowing that you’re all working towards a common goal, and are helping each other get there.

2) How many years have you been running?
I have been running since mid 2021, after starting when my other sports had been cancelled due to Covid. At that point it was a struggle to run 2k without stopping.

3) Favourite 3 shoes in your rotation?
Very hard question! At the moment, I would have to say the Nike Vomero Plus, Asics Megablast, and Hoka Cielo X1 3.0.

4) Favourite run of the week? & why?
Has to be the Sunday long run, almost always joined by a few friends, usually in Yarra Flats, one of my favourite spots to run in Melbourne, and a non-negotiable that we go out for coffee afterwards.

5) Running highlight to date?
The 10k at Carmans Fun Run 2025. It was a big PB (over 2 mins) and I ran a really smart race (in part thanks to Stocky for pacing me) to come home very strong in the second half. I closed in a 5k pb! I knew I was fit at the time, but wasn’t quite sure what I was capable of. This one filled me with confidence.

You’ll see Cam in store most days, but here’s hoping you now know a little more about his running life, favourite shoes and what keeps him moving.

Next time you’re in store, say hi to Cam! 👋 Whether you’re chasing a PB, looking for your next pair of runners or just starting out, Cam and the team are always happy to chat all things running.

📍 Come visit us at Runners Paradise, 130 South Parade, Blackburn.

22/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE - WED OCT 28 straight after the shop run, we are offering our SHOP RUN family a VIP shopping experience!

Select daily trainers, supershoes, trail shoes, jackets, running vests & more … all at special prices just for you 🤗If you’ve been to a sale event before you’ll know you won’t want to miss this!!

Come for the run & then enjoy the shopping experience 🛍️

See you Wednesday 28th OCT 6pm 👏

19/10/2026

NEXT SHOP RUN - WED 21 OCT | 6PM

Special Guest : Sarah Billings

New Balance WEAR TEST shoes - SC Elite v6 & SC Rebel

Arrive 5:45pm to get fitted.
Run 6:00pm
Chat with Sarah 6:30pm

All welcome 🤗

Meet at Runners Paradise, Blackburn
BYO water bottle 🧋
Hope to see you there!

New Balance Running

15/10/2026

Still celebrating from a massive weekend Nike Melbourne Marathon Fest🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

From shakeout runs with & SLR’s with MAURTEN 👏 we were ready & what a weekend it was!!!

HUGE congratulations to the runners who took part - from first-timers, to PBs, BQs, pacers, Spartans & Spartan to be’s!!! 👏. SO proud 🤗

A very big thank you also to our incredible running community for showing up, cheering each other on and celebrating the wins, big and small. ❤️

This is what it’s all about. We’re proud to be part of it! 👏 You guys are all absolute legends 🙌

Address

130 South Parade BLACKBURN
Melbourne, VIC
3130

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61431004766

Website

http://www.runnersparadise.com.au/, https://linktr.ee/rp2023

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