The purpose of the Running Center of Tampa Bay is to promote awareness, participation and achievement in the sports of running, walking and triathlons and to provide the service, expertise and products to make that happen. We carry the areas best selection of running shoes, apparel, and accessories.
Store Hours
| Mon - Thu | 10am - 7pm |
| Fri - Sat | 10am - 6pm |
| Sun | noon - 4pm |
We have several new clinics coming up! Click here to view the schedule and terms.
Bill Davison started the Running Center in 1999 with 20 years of experience in sales in the sporting goods industry. Bill has been an award-winning sales representative for such companies as New Balance, Champion, Wilson, and Frank Shorter. Bill has participated in local races for over 20 years and has run many local events. Bill’s experience includes helping other top technical running stores in the state develop their business. Bill is dedicated to building a running store where anybody interested in the activity of running or walking not only gets the best shoe for his/her foot but also gets the best information on all aspects of the sport, from clothing to accessories.
Lee Stephens has been an accomplished runner in the Tampa Bay area for over a decade. He graduated from Land O' Lakes High School and ran for the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College. Lee continues to run at a very high level, winning almost every race in the Tampa Bay area. Lee not only continues to be a very good runner but is also an avid student of running technology.
He brings years of first hand experience to our customers and helps them in selecting and fitting the best performance shoes for their feet.
If you are prepared to offer friendly customer service and enjoy the sport of running, we'd like to talk to you! Click here to submit an application.