FRONT RUNNER ATHLETICS
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Local running and walking footwear fitting specialist since 1982. Everyone is welcome! Specializing in one-on-one complimentary athletic shoe fittings.
Chattanooga based family owned business since 1982. We also carry gear for: soccer, wrestling, swimming, tennis, track, and cross country.
There's nothing quite like getting out there, putting in the work, and sharing miles with an incredible running community.
Whether you're chasing a goal, building consistency, or just showing up for the joy of running, there's a place for YOU here.
And guess what? We're back TOMORROW for Week 2! 🔥
Who's joining us tomorrow?! Drop a 👟 in the comments if we'll see you there!
📍 Hixson High School Track
⏰️ 5:30pm est
09/18/2026
🎉 25 YEARS OF FRONT RUNNER ATHLETICS!
25 years of shoes fittings, finish lines, early mornings, big goals, high fives, new friendships, and countless stories.
And at the heart of it all is Chad Varga, owner and the person who has poured 25 years of his heart into building something so much bigger than a running store.
And what a way to celebrate 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS! 🥳
Last night, we had the incredible honor of attending the Best of the Best Gala and celebrating a milestone that makes this year even more special.
🏆 FIRST PLACE SHOE STORE SIX YEARS IN A ROW!
To celebrate 25 years of serving our community and being recognized once again as the Best of the Best is something we certainly don't take for granted.
Because this award isn't just about a business.
It's about YOU.
Every customer who has walked through our doors.
Every person we've helped find the right pair of shoes.
Every person who has joined us for a run.
Every race or charity we've supported.
Every friendship that started at Front Runner.
What started as a business became a community.
For 25 years, Chad has believed in the power of running to bring people together and he’s spent those years making a difference far beyond the walls of Front Runner.
So today, we celebrate 25 years of Chad's vision, hard work, and commitment to this community and we celebrate every single person who has helped make Front Runner what it is today.
25 years down.
And we’re just getting started.
09/17/2026
🚨 WE’RE CLOSING EARLY TODAY! 🚨
We hate closing the doors early but when it’s for a pretty great reason, we’ll make an exception!
We’ll be closing early today so our Front Runner family can get ready for the Best of the Best Gala! 🏆✨
And before we head out, we just have to say THANK YOU.
Thank you for voting for us again this year and helping us maintain our #1 spot! 🥇
Your support, your votes, your visits, and the way you continue to make Front Runner your first choice means more to us than you know.
We’re incredibly grateful to be part of this community and we’ll keep working every day to be #1 for YOU.
See you tomorrow during our regular hours!
WHATEVER YOU’RE CHASING THIS FALL - LET’S TRAIN FOR IT
We’re kicking off a FREE 8-Week Fall Training Series! 🏃
Every Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the Hixson High School Track, Coach Andrew will have a workout ready for you.
The best part? Each week builds on the one before it, helping you develop the skills, strength, and fitness you need to work toward whatever goal you’re chasing this fall season. 🎯
Training for a race?
Working toward a fitness goal?
Trying to get back into a routine?
Just want to run with some good people?
Come join us.
👟 FREE to participate
👟 ALL paces welcome
👟 ALL abilities welcome
👟 No matter where you’re starting, you’re included
You bring yourself. Coach Andrew brings the workout. We’ll take it one Tuesday at a time. 💪
📍 Hixson High School Track
🗓️ Tuesdays
⏰ 5:30 PM
💰 FREE
09/17/2026
🏃♀️🏃♂️ YOUR FALL GOALS START HERE!
Whether you’re training for a fall race, working toward a fitness goal, or simply want to get stronger and more confident in your running, Coach Andrew has a workout ready for you!
Join us at Front Runner Athletics for an 8-Week Fall Training Series designed to help you build your fitness week by week.
🏃 Every Tuesday | 5:30 PM
📍 Hixson High School Track
💰 FREE — No Cost to Participate
Each week, the skills and workouts will build on the week before, giving you a progressive training experience to help prepare you for whatever goal you’re chasing this fall season.
And don't worry about your pace or experience level — ALL paces & ALL abilities are welcome and included. Whether you're a seasoned runner, getting back into it, or somewhere in between, come train with us!
All you have to do is show up, put in the work, and enjoy being part of the Front Runner family.
8 weeks. One workout at a time. Whatever your fall goal is let’s work toward it together.
See you Tuesday at 5:30!
POV: You thought we were using a trending audio but nope.
It’s just Andrew. On the mic. Doing Andrew things. 🎙️🏃♂️
Track night = miles, community, and apparently a live broadcast from the track. 😂
Because at Front Runner, there’s never a stranger, always family and a coach that encourages you more than you do yourself.
Same time next week? 👀
Tomorrow, we’re giving back to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank in honor of Hunger Action Month
Giving back to our community is a core part of who we are at Front Runner Athletics. When you shop with us, you’re not just supporting a local small business - you’re helping give back, too.
Come shop with us tomorrow and be part of making an impact right here in our community. 🏃♀️🛍
📍4251 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga TN
🕐 Open 10am-6pm
39th Annual FCA 5K Recap
The skies may have been overcast, but the community showed up today!
We loved seeing so many families, teams, runners, walkers, and community supporters come together for a great morning. From personal victories and new goals to family memories made along the course, THIS is what community is all about.
A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors and volunteers who helped make race day run smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you!
At Front Runner Athletics, giving back is at the heart of who we are as a business. We’re proud to support events like the FCA 5K and, even more importantly, proud to cheer you on as you chase your goals, celebrate your successes, and show up for one another.
Here’s to another great race day in the books! 🏁💙
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Spike Night with Soddy Daisy Cross Country!
Thank you to SDHS Track & Field & XC who chose us to help get them fitted and ready for the season! 👟
Here’s to stronger miles, faster finishes, new PRs, and a whole lot of finish lines this season. We can’t wait to cheer you on every step of the way! 🏁💪
Go Trojans!
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Chattanooga, TN
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| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
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