BBay Running

The Final Mile – BBay’s Retirement Sale

After years of serving Bellingham’s running community, it’s time for me to hang up my shoes and retire. But before I do, I want to thank you with one last gift: unbeatable deals on our remaining stock.

🎉 EVERYTHING MUST GO – Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🏃‍♂️ Top-tier running shoes — Adrenaline, Clifton, Ghost, Bondi, Altra, Brooks, Hoka, Saucony, Topo — originally $140–$170… now just $30!

👟 Track & XC spikes/flats — Yours for only $5.

🏋️‍♀️ Sports bras — Just $5.

👕 Athletic apparel — Shorts, tights, pants, tops for only $20.

🎽 BBay & BBM tech shirts — Take one for $1.

This is your last chance to stock up on premium gear at once-in-a-lifetime prices, and help me cross the finish line to retirement.

You win. I win. Let’s finish strong together.

Hope to see you soon,

David
Owner, BBay Running

Happy Memorial Day from BBay Running! After a long career, including service in the United States Navy, BBay owner David is retiring in less than one week. Please help send him off with a last stop in the store, the opportunity to snag amazing deals, and a "happy retirement" hug! He'll be here all week!

With 20 days until I retire, I hope you will come by to say hello and get a great deal on healthy lifestyle gear. I look forward to seeing you. I'll be at BBay every hour we are open until we close on 31 May. ~ David

A Heartfelt Thank You & Farewell from BBay Running

As my 69th year begins and May—both my birth month and the store’s—arrives, it feels like the right time to reflect, celebrate, and say goodbye. After nine incredible years, BBay Running (and its previous iterations) will retire alongside me.

Running has been a lifelong passion. Over the years, I’ve logged countless miles—3 dozen marathons, 3 ultramarathons, and even a 68-mile attempt at my first 100-miler last year (coincidentally matching my age!). That perseverance mirrors my journey with BBay Running: challenging, rewarding, and sometimes humbling.

When Jim Clevenger approached me in 2016 about taking over Klicks Running & Walking, I knew the financials weren’t in my favor. But as my brother Gary and friend Todd wisely reminded me, some decisions aren’t just about numbers—they’re about the intangibles. And for me, that meant being part of this vibrant running community.

The early years were a crash course in retail (with more mistakes than I’d care to admit!), but by 2019, we’d hit our stride. Then the pandemic changed everything. Working solo, seven days a week, tested even my endurance-runner resilience. While we clawed our way back, the landscape had shifted—online shopping, changing habits, and now looming tariffs made it clear: the time had come.

But here’s what I’ll cherish most: YOU. The friendships, the stories, the shared miles, and the joy of helping you pursue a healthy lifestyle. Financially, the store may not have been a goldmine, but the wealth of relationships I’ve gained has filled my cup to overflowing.

To our customers, the Bellingham running community, my friends, and my family—thank you. Your support kept this store alive, and your camaraderie kept me going. While BBay Running may be closing, the connections we’ve built will keep striding forward.

With gratitude and a heart full of memories,
David Penrose
BBay Running

P.S. Stay tuned for details on our closing timeline—and let’s share a few more miles together before we cross this finish line!

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review from Walt!
"Great experience! First time there, needed some new shoes. David helped me out, knew what he was talking about, was receptive to my needs, and made good conversation. I was helped quickly and picked up a new pair of shoes I'm confident in in no time. Would recommend, will return!"