06/05/2026
Day 2 of our 40th Anniversary Sale takes us back to where it all began.
In 1986, Mike Robinson had a dream: to open a running store. Along the way, he was told by a college professor that most small businesses don't succeed.
Thankfully, Mike chose not to let someone else's doubts define his future.
In June of 1986, he opened the doors to a small shop on Colley Avenue in Norfolk. Money was tight, so instead of purchasing a sign, he made one himself by hand.
Mike is forever grateful to the companies that took a chance on a first-time store owner and helped him get started. In those early days, he worked every hour himself, keeping the doors open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week, doing whatever needed to be done.
As the business grew, so did the team. Over the years, Mike has carefully built a staff of incredible people whose passion, knowledge, and dedication have helped shape Running Etc into what it is today.
Thank you, Mike, for never giving up, for always leaving the light on and for giving Running Etc to our community.
Today and tomorrow join us for a storewide sale as we celebrate 40 incredible years. Make a purchase of $40 or more and you'll be entered into our anniversary raffle, featuring some amazing prizes!
🎁 Raffle prizes include:
• A dozen shoes including Altra, Asics, Brooks, Hoka, New Balance, Nike, and Saucony
• OOFOS sandals
• HOKA backpacks
• OluKai sandals
• An LMNT box of goodies
• Socks, accessories, and much more!
