Naperville Running Company

10/16/2026

XC Conference Weekend is here!

We’re still soaking up the magic of the Twilight Meet, and we hope you are too! Thank you New Balance Running and Naperville North Girls XC & TF for a great night of racing 💨

Good luck this weekend, runners! Get out there and chase more of that magic!

📸 Julian Morrison

10/15/2026

Happy 2️⃣nd Workaversary to Lauren!

These past two years have been a blast. As an avid runner and tennis player, Lauren shares her expertise at the fit bench with plenty of knowledge and a lot of laughs!

Lauren, tell us a little more about yourself:

What was the first pair of running shoes you remember owning?
👟The first pair of running shoes I remember ever owning were ASICS DS Trainers. I only ever ran in those and I’m not sure why I started, but I stockpiled them when they stopped making them! Then when I started working at NRC I found out running with more cushion is EVERYTHING for me! 

What is something you’re surprisingly good at?
🐣I’m amazingly good at so many things, so it’s hard to pick. 😜 I’d probably have to say my ability to cluck like a chicken along to any song. It’s really something special. 

What is one piece of running/workout advice you wish you had known sooner?
🥤I wish I had known more about the importance of nutrition (especially hydration) when I was training for all six of my marathons. I recently discovered it really makes a difference! We can’t run on Diet Mt. Dew alone, apparently. Who knew?

Lauren is a great coworker, friend, mom, runner, human and we are so thankful she’s on the team! If Lauren has helped you, I’m sure you left with a great pair of shoes and a smile on your face!

We 💚 you, Lauren!

10/14/2026

10/01/2026

Nike Alphafly 4

An exclusive drop. Only on the ground in Naperville and Chicago.

Available in-store only at our Downtown Naperville location!

09/29/2026

ASICS Build-a-Burger 2026

Our annual end-of-summer fun run + walk never disappoints! Our NRC and ASICS crew were flipping burgers while our friends got in a few miles. It was a beautiful night for some burgers, ASICS shoes and great company!

Thank you for joining us!

And a thank you to ASICS Robby and Byron for another great year of buildin’ burgers! 🍔

09/28/2026

We celebrated our new Downers Grove location the best we way know how…

With a few rainy miles, our friends and families, our brand partners, coffee, and so many smiles!

Thank YOU for your support of our family owned run shop and the warmest, rainiest welcome to downtowndownersgrove 💚

Thank you to our friends at Altra Running adidas Running ASICS Running Brooks Running HOKA New Balance Running for joining us and for ALL of our brand partners for being an incredibly integral part of our journey.

09/27/2026

Happy 1️⃣st Workaversary to Mallory!

We are so lucky Mallory joined Team NRC one year ago! A Wisconsin native, studying finance and business administration, and currently competing at Aurora University, Mallory’s work ethic, competitive spirit and empathy for others has been a “perfect fit!”😜

What was the first pair of running shoes you remember owning?
👟Brooks Levitate 4! 14-year-old me was absolutely stoked to get them.  
(If you’re doing the math here… maybe just don’t 😆)

What is something you’re surprisingly good at?
🚙I couldn’t think of anything so I asked my mom and roommate. They said I’m good at driving. I don’t know why thats “surprising” but I’ll take it!

What is one piece of running/workout advice you wish you had known sooner?
⭐️You are so much more than the time on the clock. I had remind myself of this just the other day. It is so easy to let it define you or get to your head. The reality is bad races/runs are bound to happen! If you have a bad race, let yourself be upset about it for no more than one day, and then let it go. Take what you learned and put that focus on the next race. At the end of the day, we are chasing big goals and getting after it. Might as well have fun! 

While we joke that there are footwear models older than some of our employees, Mallory’s knowledge of the sport, her passion for learning and the product knowledge she shares at the fit bench are well beyond just numbers.

One year down, plenty more to go!

We 💚 you, Mallory!

09/24/2026

Official Nike Chicago Marathon gear is now available!

Celebrate all your hard work and avoid the lines! Shop in-store at 34 W Jefferson Ave or our online shop. Finishers gear will be available 10/10👀

09/24/2026

Altra Vanish Tempo 2

Fast, light, efficient. Introducing FAST TRN supercritical foam, the Altra Vanish Tempo 2 delivers a lightweight, responsive ride for everything from speed days, long runs and your next starting line.

Available at our Downtown Naperville location!

09/21/2026