Came in and had a bunch of questions about getting some running shoes. You could definitely order online or go to a generic shoe place, but you come here for the advice, and the expertise, which is what I needed. One of the workers, Tracey, helped me identify the shoe I needed. She had me walk around and could see that I was a little unstable as well as that I had flat feet. Got me in a shoe that I love and even helped me get the right inserts for my other shoes. Highly recommend! read more

Took my wife here recently for her first, high-end running shoe since I bought my last running shoes here. This shop is always very friendly, helpful and the employees don't pressure you into a sell at all. I thoroughly enjoy coming here instead of a big box store. My wife was extremely happy with her experience and is excited to restart her health journey with her new Hokas! read more

I came in for a new pair of shoes after experiencing pain in my ankle from a previous injury/surgery. I am not a runner but go walking often. Unfortunately, the shoes the rep suggested did not work out due to me needing more stability. I emailed and got a response right away. I was relieved to know there was a return policy. I went in to return them and walked out with ONs. No stress and I appreciate the great customer service. read more

We came here for some running shoes upgrade, mostly for my husband. But we came out with matching pairs! 8) We were greeted as we entered, and we were helped almost immediately. The sales representative was super helpful, and she helped us find the right fit rather quickly and efficiently. The store is pretty small, but they have all the necessity. There's even a fun run held every week! The parking spaces are limited but should be plenty of spaces. We will probably come back again for our other running necessities. read more

I am running my first half marathon and needed to buy some new shoes. I was recommended the store by a coworker, and was so pleased with the service. I was immediately greeted, and was helped by the worker. It's nice that the people working there are runners as well and can give their own personal opinion! I ended up, leaving with the cutest Hokas! Thank you! I will be returning read more

Running Center - Sporting Goods Near Me - Temecula, California

Great store, with a wonderful staff. My family and I shop here for all of our running needs whether it be shoes, glasses, equipment, or clothing. It's important for us to support local and small businesses. The staff is knowledgeable, very patient and helpful in my opinion you get better quality suggestions and help than you will at other big sports stores. And it's a plus that the staff actually run/exercise. So they have firsthand experience with the recommendations. Prices are great-comparable to what you're going to get elsewhere. A little hidden gem right near old town. Please go to them first and try them out before the bigger stores. Shop small, and local businesses whenever you can! read more

Service was great. Didn't get her name but the most pleasant and helpful lady helped me out. She really seemed happy to help and made the shoe selection process so easy. Great selection in store too. read more

Outstanding customer service from the owner! I had an issue with some Hoka running shoes and while the store policy is to not accept returns after the shoes have been worn/used the owner Susan reached out to me to let me know ow that she was willing to refund me my money since the Hoka's didn't work out for me. Recommend Running Center to anyone looking to do business with a company that truly cares about their happy customers. read more

I bought a pair on running shoes here a few years ago and returned yesterday to get a new pair. Although the two salespeople were both a bit busy, I was greeted as soon as I entered and straight away the sales guy asked several question regarding what type of shoe I was looking for. I brought my worn out pair with me, which helped him understand what I was using and liked. Within a couple of minutes he quickly understood what I wanted and brought out six or seven pairs of shoes for me to try. He gave me a few minutes to try them all on, periodically checking on me while helping another customer. Once I had tried them all on, I had a few questions which were answered well. I made my decision and was on my way with a great new pair of New Balance shoes. The staff here are friendly and know their running shoes with great expertise. You won't be disappointed. Five stars. read more

I went in for the first time and Latricia helped me (so sorry if I spelled that wrong) She was AMAZING! First of all, I am NOT a runner by any means - but I was looking for a good athletic shoe. She was so kind and gave me a pair of shoes and asked me to do a light jog. She videoed my feet and ankles as I jogged and was able to determine the proper shoe I should be wearing. Then she pulled out 5 different brands and asked me to try on each one and walk around. I can't believe it - I liked 3 out of 5! That never happens for me. Haha. Then she helped me narrow it down from 3 to 2 I couldn't decided between my top 2 picks, so I ended up buying both! One pair was in stock and the other (in the color I wanted) had to be ordered. She was even able to have them drop shipped to my house! Great experience! She really knows her stuff! Thank you for all your help! read more

Running Center - Sporting Goods Near Me - Temecula, California

Latricia! Incredible customer service! I had a dr referral towards a foot injury & Latricia's knowledge & demeanor left me feeling confident with my purchase! read more

Running Center - Brooks! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Temecula, California

We had such a great experience! Kai was SO helpful and knowledgeable about the different shoes and how they fit! My husband was in search of a pair of Hoka shoes and Kai helped him narrow down the options and find the perfect pair! I haven't had this great of customer service in so long! Thanks Kai! We will definitely be returning to purchase more in the future! read more

Running Center - Shoes - Sporting Goods Near Me - Temecula, California

Sherry was our sales associate, and she was amazing ! Im here visiting from Las Vegas and needed some shoes for my messed-up feet . Sherry was patient as I tried on several shoes and other stuff in the store .Not only was she patient but very informative, and really does care that you find the right shoes to get comfort and relief ! She is very kind and made my visit very enjoyable. Ended up getting some great shoes and recovery sandals .My feet are very happy .Thanks again, Sherry read more

Running center is amazing, they have good selection. The employees are very knowledgeable

I wish I could do more than give a five star review to show my thanks to the Running Center Temecula. Your staff was very helpful and knowledgeable in helping me find orthotic inserts. The inserts felt very comfortable when I tried them on in the store however, after purchasing the inserts I wore them for about an hour in my work shoes and it was clear pretty quickly that these were not going to work. I took them back the next day to learn that I would only be able to get store credit. I'd begrudgingly accepted, but let my frustration be known. The lady that was helping me out explained that they are a small business and she was simply enforcing the policy. But then proceeded to refund my fully. A small gesture was greatly appreciated and it is this sort of understanding and human kindness that makes small business great! I will continue to support this business and you should to! Good people make the world a better place! read more

Only place I buy my running shoes and recovery sandals! Everyone here is always so friendly and knowledgeable in the shoes I ask about. So lucky to have a running center near me! read more

The staff at this store is so very helpful and the selection of running shoes and insoles is excellent. I received patient and knowledgeable help finding the best fit for me. read more

Great little running store. The staff is great. Thanks Christine and Tracy for your help. Looking forward to going back for future needs. Shopping small business is important to me and my family . read more

Great selection and service. I won't go anywhere else. Appreciate family owned business.

I had such an amazing experience where I was treated with wonderful customer service from Kyana. I was dealing with lots of pain in my left foot from different running shoes I've been recommended from places like roadrunner. It wasn't till I came here that I was finally recommended a shoe that helped solve the problem. I can tell the people that work here like Kyana have an exceptional knowledge of running shoes. Will definitely be coming back and I would highly recommend this place. Thanks Kyana!!!! read more

Kyana was such an amazing help!! Made sure I understood the difference in the shoes she showed me and which was best for me. Got the right color and all, super happy with her help!! Definitely recommend this place, and ask for Kyana if she's working!! read more

I was really pleased with my visit to the store the first time. I bought a pair of sunglasses. Shortly after the purchase, the lenses popped out very easily and wouldn't stay in. I went back to hopefully exchange the defective glasses. The employee said, "just throw some super glue in there, should be fine." I'm an easy person to please and understand that things sometimes don't hold up. But the way it was handled was unprofessional in my opinion. I hope they are more understanding with the next customer. I'll go get some super glue hahaha and shop elsewhere. read more

Running Center - Sporting Goods Near Me - Temecula, California

great service and the sales lady was awesome and attentive. she scanned my feet and then came back with about 8 pairs of shoes for me to choose from. i definitely recommend this place. read more

I walk 5 miles a day and Came in here to get new running shoes . The sales woman recommended due to the way I "walked 5 steps in the store" that I needed to get STABILITY SHOES since i "pronate". After wearing The shoes for a few months my back and thighs begin to hurt ...so I came back in and selected a different style of stability shoe. A different Sales woman said that I probably wasn't getting enough support because after so many miles of wear and tear from the shoes they needed to be replaced... so I bought TWO more pairs of STABILITY SHOES . The pain from my lower back and thighs was so HORRENDOUS that I could no longer walk 5 miles a day . I was at the chiropractor twice a week, and acupuncture once a week and taking three muscle relaxers a day because I could not stand the pain in my legs and thighs and hours of back spasms ! fast forward 8 months laterI decide to go to ROAD RUNNER in San Diego and actually get on the treadmill to SLOW MOTION RECORD & assess my gait, they did the revolutionary 3D foot scan that does six critical measurements of your foot & They fitted me for custom inserts !! They asked me why I was wearing STABILITY shoes when I didn't need them! The diagnostics revealed that I needed a neutral shoe! Which would alleviate all of the pain that I was experiencing from wearing stability shoes that were recommended by the running center . I highly recommend going to a business that has the proper diagnostics to determine what is best for you to wear during your workouts. Instead of having an employee give you their "opinion" on what they think you should wear during your work out. It will save you a lot of time, unnecessary pain and keep you from wasting thousands of dollars like I have! read more

I was having orthopedic issues an was referred here. Great job, great selection, great service. A hidden gem.

Caitlyn (sp) was so knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. We went through many shoes before finding the right ones. The prices are the same as the manufacturer's web sites, and cheaper in the case of clearance items. read more

I love the Temecula Running Center!! Thank you for keeping my feet in great shape and thank you for providing shopping by appointment right now to keep us healthy and maximize social distancing. read more

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I did a 2 star review due to an issue I ran into recently with a defective shoe and how I was treated. Since then after Susan reached out to me and was able to help me. That is the customer service I always have got when going into the running center that helped me to change this review to a 5 star. I will not deal with the person I dealt with before and I know they are there a lot so I am not sure if I will go back into the store or just order online. Either way thank you Susan for reaching out to me and discussing what happened and helping me with the issue. read more

This business is amazing. Sales associates were extremely helpful and patient. If you need new shoes, this is the place to go. I will definitely go back again. read more

I love this local spot they always have what I need even though the selection is not huge it's still seems to be able to come through in a pinch read more

My friend brought me here this morning because I just started my Couch to 5k training and my current shoes were causing problems in my shins. Junior was the person that helped me & he was awesome! He did a gait test for me & brought out about 10 different pairs of shoes for me to try on so I could make sure I found the best for me! He was extremely patient and fun to work with. We ended up finding the perfect pair & he then put my shoes on hold until I could come back and pay for them. It was an excellent experience and I will definitely be back! read more

Running Center - My perfect shoes - Sporting Goods Near Me - Temecula, California

The Running Center is store in Temecula that specializes in shoes, clothes, and accessories for running. I visited the Running Center for the first time earlier in the year and came back for a second time in November to pick up my race packet for the Temecula Half Marathon. This store is small, but huge on service. They'll take the time to find the best shoe that fits you. And if the shoe you're looking for is not available, they can order it. Keep in mind that the Running Center is a specialty shop and some of their stuff may seem expensive. If you do your research, you'll find that the prices at the Running Center is actually very competitive and better than most places. read more

Running Center - Sporting Goods Near Me - Temecula, California

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This is a nice little place to get running shoes. Staff are always great and the selection isn't too bad. In many ways, its better than going to those huge running stores... because the people are there to help. At those bigger stores...its how much they can sell me. At Running Center, its more along the lines of what can they do for me... One of my favorite spots to go for shoes. read more

Super knowledgeable and thorough assistance! They helped my daughter find the right shoe after assessing her run pattern. I'd highly recommend this place if you're looking for running shoes. read more

The staff at this running Center or very helpful to accommodate me trying to find specific shoes!

This place is great! They guided me through with picking the right shoe for me. they brought me so many pairs to try on until I got "happy feet" lol.. But it was worth it because I can now run comfortably and I appreciate the steps it took to get those results. Thanks to the staff for the patience and determination to get me the right pair of shoes. read more

My husband and I went here for some new HOKA shoes and were greeted upon entering by a beautiful young lady named Katelyn. Her awesome customer service and cheerful personality were extraordinary. She was so incredibly helpful,, so knowledgeable for our needs. Any company would be so lucky to have her represent them! Thank you Running Center for hiring so well! My husband and I purchased 2 pairs each ! read more

This was the worst experience being a distance runner for many years. So the lady who worked there with red hair and the younger girl with red hair and blue eyes were extremely rude and disrespectful. Every time the younger one would bring my shoes she would unlace the shoes push the box towards my fiancé and I very aggressively. I asked the older lady if she could fit my fiancé to which she rudely responded "I am with a customer"although she had just brought him shoes to try on. The whole vibe I got from them was as if helping me was a burden. The product is great which is why I fallowed through with my purchase. But due to a lack of any kindness or training on customer service I will not return. It wasn't until we made our $500 dollar purchase that the employee became friendly with us. These people are very racist and if you are Hispanic like Lisa comment said. This is very true. read more

For many years I have received great customer service from the Running Center staff. This LAST experience was not so good. I came in looking for a pair of nice running shoes for my husband before we left for our vacation in New York. I knew we would be on our feet a lot and my husband is very big on comfort and looks. There was a pair on display that I know he wanted but they did not have his size. So the rep told me that she would order it from another one of their Running Center at a different city. She said it would be in by Tuesday morning, which is great because we were leaving on Tuesday night for the airport. I told her I would be working during the day on Tuesday, but my daughter can pick the shoes up so that my husband would have it for our trip. She said she would call my daughter on Tuesday morning when it came in. Neither my daughter nor I received a phone call. So on Tuesday evening before the store closed I called the store and was told that it was not in the shipment and that it would be in on Thursday. I was not happy! By then we were already at the airport. If I had known it would not come in I would have bought a different pair that was in the store. I was unhappy that I did not get a call to let me know on Tuesday morning after they received their shipment. When I returned from my vacation to pick up the shoes (already paid for), I shared my experience with another rep that helped me. I told him that I was not happy about the shoes not coming in on time and not being called. He did not seem to care, nor was he phased by the fact that I received poor customer service. I have sent so many other people to Running Center over the past years. I am very disappointed and will share this story with everyone that asks for a recommendation for running shoes. As a customer I know i have choices. I will be shopping at Road Runner Sports from now on. read more

I wish I lived closer! I walked in wanting to pick up some new running shoes since my Asics GT-2000's weren't doing it for my running anymore. I decided to get fitted and try out a couple pairs of different shoes for my needs and ended up going with the Brooks Ravenna 8 shoes. I was helped out by a sweet woman that I can't remember her name for the life of me. As I was getting done with my fitting, I couldn't help but look at the InknBurn Apparel. Though expensive, I do love their designs. Both ladies that worked the day I visited were very nice and answered all of my questions regarding running shoes, nutrition needs before, during, and after my run, and clothing. Great place! Period. read more