Local communities are at the heart of Fleet Feet and everything we work to achieve. Whether it’s hosting group runs, fundraising for local charities and organizations, or forming national partnerships, Fleet Feet believes we make the world better by building and supporting strong running communities. We continue to build on the good work that happens at our 250 locally owned and operated locations every day, through our charitable arm, Do the Run Thing.

The mission of Do the Run Thing is to create and nurture sustainable running communities that improve the health and happiness of the overall community. Our key areas of focus are:

• Youth-based initiatives that inspire the next generation to stay active
• Under-served communities in need of mentorship, programming and support
• Community partners and events that align with our mission through action, initiative and fundraising
• Public works projects that create and improve access to safe greenways, pathways and trails

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

In 2021, through donations, sponsorships, collaborative activations and the support of our amazing running communities, we were able to contribute more than $65,000 to our Do the Run Thing partners. Some of those key collaborative moments and events include the Share the Run challenge in partnership with Black Girls RUN! and Saucony, The Girls on the Run 25th Birthday Celebration, the Hispanic Heritage Month 5K with Latinos Run and On and the Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay and Bike Ride organized by the Civil Rights Race Series.

Additionally, our local teams worked to give back and empower their local running communities and philanthropic organizations. Fleet Feet stores donated more than $100,000, 4,000 pairs of footwear, and 500 pounds of food to local organizations. We celebrate those instances of local giveback below!

LEARN MORE AND JOIN US

We invite you to join us as we continue to further our mission to strengthen more running communities, empower more people, and spread even more health, happiness and kindness wherever our running shoes might take us. Learn more about our Do the Run Thing partners, their accomplishments and goals, and how you can get involved and give back.