We are the only specialty running store located on the Southside of Chicago. We pride our expert service on you… and your feet! Welcome to Running Excels!
We pride our expert service on you… and your feet! We carry a large selection of walking and running shoes, running apparel, energy supplements and other running focused accessories. Our friendly staff provides a GAIT analysis with our 6 step fitting process to ensure you receive the best shoes for your running needs. We opened this family-owned store to help share our love for running and help
08/08/2026
New shoe alert! Turn up your run with the all‑new Ghost Amp, a women’s lightweight running shoe engineered with responsive technology for a springy, energized ride. Anyone looking for a light weight bouncy shoe should stop in and try it today!
08/02/2026
New in store! The Aero Strap is built to keep your AirPods protected and secure during every run- read more about them and their local creators at Aero and stop by and try a pair with your headphones in the store today!
08/01/2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Tombstone 5k! Join us Saturday, October 17th at Mt. Greenwood Troost Cemeteries for the Southside’s spookiest race! Link in bio👻🪦🎃
07/11/2026
ALL NEW:
Get set for the smoothest Clifton yet. Unleashing PROGLIDE™+ series technologies in our tried-and-true trainer, this next-gen remake takes what we love about the ultra-cushioned runner and pushes performance to the max. Sublimely smooth and exceptionally resilient, the Clifton PRO optimizes your daily miles with a more aggressive rocker profile, more lively underfoot ride, and more great cushioning.
07/03/2026
Happy Fourth of July! Wishing you a safe holiday
06/27/2026
COMING SOON! The latest and greatest update to the always popular Hoka Clifton! The all new Clifton 11 neutral, max-cushioned daily trainer designed for easy runs, recovery miles, and all-day walking. Retailing for $155, stop in and check out a sneak peek today!
06/20/2026
Socks and sandals or sneakers and sunglasses we’ve got gifts for every kind of Dad this Father’s Day!
06/13/2026
Call them Dad Shoes or Footwear for Fathers, either way we’ve got your dad’s feet covered for June 21st! (And not just in gray either!) 👟👟👟
06/07/2026
Just in time for your World Cup viewing party and 4th of July BBQ season! Check out 🇺🇸footwear from , and - all in store now! 🎆⚽️🏟️♥️🤍💙
06/03/2026
Happy International Running Day to our favorite local runners! 🏃🏻🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃
| Monday | 10am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |