FRONT RUNNER ATHLETICS

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FRONT RUNNER ATHLETICS 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.

10/21/2026

🏃‍♂️ 2026 Front Runner Athletics Chattanooga Area Championships 🏆

This meet remains one of our favorite opportunities to watch young athletes rise to the occasion and push themselves to be their very best.

It is a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and determination these athletes bring to the course. We are incredibly proud to be part of a community that continues to invest in the next generation of runners.

A special thank you to , our valued partner, the coaches who lead and inspire these athletes, and Baylor for sharing their outstanding facilities.

It takes an entire community to create opportunities like these, and we are grateful to everyone who makes this meet possible year after year.

Here's to the athletes, the miles they've put in, and the community that helps them go farther.

10/13/2026

Wanna feel good too??

Join us for to get in a work out with a good group of people!

📍 Hixson High School Track
🕐 5:30pm est

Free and all paces (run and walk) included!

10/09/2026

🔥 FRIDAY FRESH DROP

New arrivals have hit the shelves at Front Runner Athletics, and your next favorite pair might just be waiting for you! 👟

Whether you're training for your next race or just looking for that perfect everyday shoe, we’re here to help you find your fit!

📍 Stop by Front Runner Athletics today and shop the fresh drops!

10/08/2026

Big thank you to the Bradley Wellness Center for inviting Front Runner Athletics to be part of the North GA community and your anniversary celebration.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, serve, and share what we love with even more people.
From the Chattanooga Valley to North GA and beyond we’re here to help you move comfortably 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Thanks for letting Front Runner be a small part of such a great community.

10/06/2026

🍂 The chill is officially in the air and we’re READY for it.

Our Mock Neck Pullovers are in store and giving fall

For before the run.
For the coffee after.
For crisp morning walks + everything in between.
For pretending you’re “just browsing” at the shop. 👀

You know the vibe.

09/29/2026

Whatever your reason 👇

- Consistency
- Beating Your Son in a Race
- Enjoying the Fall Weather
- Getting Faster
- Getting Faster than the Coach

We'll save a lane for you 😉

See you out there!

📍 Hixson High Track
⏰️ 5:30pm est

09/28/2026

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

🎉 25 YEARS OF FRONT RUNNER ATHLETICS! 25 years of shoes fittings, finish lines, early mornings, big goals, high fives, n...
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.

🚨 WE’RE CLOSING EARLY TODAY! 🚨We hate closing the doors early but when it’s for a pretty great reason, we’ll make an exc...
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!

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4251 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN
37415

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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