The Starting Block

The Starting Block We want to keep your feet Happy, specializing in -fit and comfort- no matter what your running shoe needs are- this ensures that you can keep moving!!

We love to help people find the right shoe for the right feet! * running, walking, trail shoes and apparel

* shoes are fit to your foot, various brands and models to fill all requirements

* triathlon gear including wetsuits

* fitness accessories including hydration paks, swim goggles, fins, swim buddy's, heart rate monitors, water carriers, and massage therapy grids

* nutrition

That's a wrap on the Sunshine Festival for 2026! Thanks Downtown Vernon Association for having us and thanks everyone wh...
06/20/2026

That's a wrap on the Sunshine Festival for 2026! Thanks Downtown Vernon Association for having us and thanks everyone who showed up to shop local!

In case you missed it…Altra Running altrarunning’s chanelle_mcphee was on site last night at the store to demo some of t...
06/17/2026

In case you missed it…
Altra Running altrarunning’s chanelle_mcphee was on site last night at the store to demo some of their latest shoes. Haven’t tried Altra before? Now is your chance! The Starting Block carries a wide selection of Altra shoes and we look forward to helping you find your fit.

Gia: I tried the FWD Via 2, I really liked the wide forefoot and stability.

David: I got the flow shoes and I like them because they allow your toes to separate when you’re running and they prevent trauma to the toenail. Also, they give you a good surface contact with the ground and it helped me achieve a mid foot strike. They are overall light and comfortable and wonderful to run with

Lucinda: Altra FWD Via 2. Really good toe space (so no squashed nail beds apparently!). Very comfortable and my hips weren't stiff at bedtime!

And the Winner of the GC is ….. Stacey Greenan- Congratulations 👏
06/17/2026

And the Winner of the GC is ….. Stacey Greenan- Congratulations 👏

Sometimes you just have to go with the flow, once again not notified of street closures - we are still open and have lot...
06/16/2026

Sometimes you just have to go with the flow, once again not notified of street closures - we are still open and have lots of amazing deals on in preparation for Sunshine Festival
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Flashback to the Downtown Vernon Association’s Sunshine Festival 2024 and 2025 with some nostalgia-inspired in store sal...
06/11/2026

Flashback to the Downtown Vernon Association’s Sunshine Festival 2024 and 2025 with some nostalgia-inspired in store sale prices on now through June 20, 2026. Can’t wait to see everyone again at this year’s festival!

Congratulations to everyone that ran at Conquer the Lake yesterday, well done!!!
06/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone that ran at Conquer the Lake yesterday, well done!!!

Happy Global Running Day!! Tell us your story- Why do you run? Post your answer here this week and we will enter your na...
06/03/2026

Happy Global Running Day!! Tell us your story- Why do you run?
Post your answer here this week and we will enter your name into a draw for a $50GC (this is only affiliated with The Starting Block

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3100 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC
V1T1Z1

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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