15/08/2026
🏃♂️ The layer you didn’t know you needed…
The 2XU Men’s Core Compression Shorts are here. Designed to support your muscles, keep you comfortable and move with you from your first kilometre to your last.
Perfect under your running shorts, for training sessions or race day👌
Pop in-store and check them out!
01/08/2026
How good is this sunshine? ☀️ It might be a beautiful weekend in Torquay, but those early morning starts are still freezing! 🥶🧤
If you’re out running, walking or hitting the trails before the sun’s properly up, we’ve got a great range of gloves to keep your hands warm.
Pop in this weekend and check them out!
18/07/2026
We're back 🏃🌿
After a little winter break, the doors are officially open again!
We've given the store a little refresh with an even bigger focus on all things trail and running. Whether you're tackling your first trail event, training for your next ultra or simply love getting off the beaten track we've got the gear, advice and community to help you get out there.
New Winter hours are Friday & Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 10-3.
We can't wait to welcome you back into the store, catch up on your adventures and help you find your next favourite pair of shoes.
Come say hi 👋
03/07/2026
Stocktake is done (still counting boxes in our dreams) and it is time for a winter break - we will physically reopen on 15 July (might take that long to get the boxes all back in their place 🫠) but you can of course still shop all your faves and must haves 24/7 at the thehappyrunner.com.au 🥳🥳
28/06/2026
Last chance to grab a bargain as our EOFY sale ends today. 40% all apparel, 40% all running vests, shoes from $120. Store will be closed Mon 29th and Tues 30th for stocktake.
Available in-store and online at www.thehappyrunner.com.au
Free shipping on orders over $150
11/06/2026
Yep we’re over stocked so we’re having a clean out during the month of June.
All Mens and Womens Apparel plus all Running Vests are now 40% Off in-store and online at
www.thehappyrunner.com.au
Discount will be applied at checkout. Free shipping Australia wide on orders over $150.
You’re welcome...
25/05/2026
The Nike Women’s and Mens Zegama Trail 2 are now on sale for 40% off
The Nike Zegama 2 is great option for walking or running your local trails with optimal Zoom X mid-sole cushioning, super lightweight with a grippy deeper Vibram out-sole lug.
This is an absolute banger of a trail shoe 👌
Check them out in-store for a professional fitting or jump online for more colour options at…..
https://thehappyrunner.com.au/search?q=Zegama+trail+2
Free shipping Australia wide.
14/05/2026
The ASICS Men’s/Womens Novablast 5 has to be one of the best value, most comfortable, performance running shoes on the market.
The Novablast 5 is a lightweight, bouncy, energised daily training shoe for light intervals, short/long distances or race day. You choose…..
Available in-store for a professional fitting or jump online at https://thehappyrunner.com.au/search?q=Novablast+5 to secure yourself a pair.
Free express shipping on all full price shoes
On another note the weather is again perfect and our Thursday shop run is on this evening. Meet at the store 5.25pm for a 5.35pm depart. Running head torches required.
07/05/2026
Flash Sale - 40% off all Salomon Hydration Vests.
To celebrate great result as 2nd Female and 6th overall finish at the Cocodona 250 mile race across Arizona we have all Salomon Hydration vests on sale at 40% off.
Jump online to secure yourself one at https://thehappyrunner.com.au/collections/hydration-vests-and-bottles or pop in-store for a professional fitting.
Free shipping Australia wide on orders over $150. Sale ends 1.6.26
❤️❤️
30/04/2026
The all new Nike Mens and Womens ACG Zegama Trail has landed at The Happy Runner Torquay.
Whether you’re walking or running steep climbs, hairpin switchbacks or bombing descents the Zegama is built to tackle it all. Are you?
Jump online to secure yourself a pair at www.thehappyrunner.com.au or pop in-store for a professional fitting.
Free express shipping Australia wide.
On another note the sun is still shining and the ocean on the Surf Coast is smooth, perfect combination for a scenic run. This is great as our Thursday shop run is on this afternoon.
Meet at the store 5.25pm for a 5.35pm departure. Your pace, your distance, free, social and all welcome.