About
KEEP IT LOCAL.
Our store is independent and locally owned, featuring shoes, apparel and accessories from the best brands in running. Featuring footwear from Hoka, Brooks, On, Asics, Saucony, New Balance, Mizuno, Birkenstock and Oofos.
Come in today for a free professional fitting from one of our experienced specialists. We’ll take the time to learn about how you will be using the shoes - for running, walking, working or anything else. We’ll take the time to ensure that you get the correct fit.
You can expect expert advice and great service in a relaxed atmosphere.
LOCATION
We’re located right in the middle of Water Street in Excelsior. Plenty of FREE parking in the new ramp located just behind the store on West Drive. Just come in through our back entrance and everything that Water Street has to offer is right in front of you.
PHONE
952-470-5444
ADDRESS
218 Water St.
Excelsior, MN 55331
HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday . 11 am - 4 pm
COMMUNITY
We're all in this together. Connect with others for easy runs, training and social events.
Community Events
We’re proud to sponsor the following upcoming events
LUCK O’ THE LAKE 5K
March 15, 2025
Water Street, Excelsior
Registration and More Information
BUD BREAK 5k
May 5, 2025
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Registration and More Information
EXCELSIOR FIRECRACKER RACES
July 4th, 2025
Excelsior Elementary School
Registration and More Information
TONKA TURKEY TROT
Thanksgiving Morning, November 27, 2025
at Minnetonka High School
Registration and More Information
Group Runs
THE THURSDAY NIGHT JOGGING CLUB
Meet at the store every Thursday night at 6:30 PM for a fun, casual group run. Everyone is welcome... all paces, all distances. We're lucky to have so many scenic routes in the Excelsior area, around local lakes and along the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail.
NOTE: Generally on the 3rd Thursday of every month, the run will start at 5:30 so that we can all attend Trivia Night at Excelsior Brewing Company.
Please check our Facebook events to confirm time and details.
You don't need to register. You don't need to join anything. All you need to do is show up.
WE’D LOVE TO HOST YOUR GROUP
Let us know if your group needs a base camp for a group run in the Excelsior area. We’re always happy to host. Please call us at 952-470-5444 or use the contact form on this site.
runwest
Join our friends from RunWEST for their weekly Saturday run. This large group meets in a different location somewhere in the west metro every Saturday morning at 7:30 AM.
Multiple loops will be mapped out so you can select your own distance. The group is large enough that there are a wide variety of paces represented every week.
Saturday route and meeting location are posted here on Thursday of each week:
runwestmn.com
Area Routes
Looking for a running route in the Excelsior area? You’ve come to the right place. Some of our favorites:
THE BEST BRANDS IN RUNNING
We're proud to carry shoes, apparel and accessories from the best brands in running.
ASICS
BALEGA
BODY GLIDE
BROOKS
COROS
CRAFT
FEETURES
GOODR
GU ENERGY
HOKA
MIZUNO
NATHAN
NEW BALANCE
NUUN
ON
OOFOS
RABBIT
SAUCONY
SPRING ENERGY
SUPERFEET
YAKTRAX
COaching
Savannah Kent, MS in Exercise Physiology, certified running coach
Are you interested in taking your running to the next level?
Whatever your goals, Savannah can help take you there. She’ll work with you to develop a truly individualized training plan that fits your life. Do you want to train with a friend or two? Small group options are available as well.
Get expert advice as well as personal attention.
Get a customized training program designed just for you.
Get support and encouragement as you chase your goals.
Savannah’s Coaching & Training Certifications:
McMillan Running
USA Track & Field Level 1
Road Runners Club of America Level 1
ACTION Certified Personal Trainer
Get started today with a free consultation!
Contact Savannah by emailing savrunsmn22@gmail.com or by calling the store at 952-470-5444.
*Run coaching is not a product of The Lakes Running Company, but a separate service provided by Coach Savannah Kent.
Contact Us
Send us a note. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Apply to Work at The Lakes Running Company
We don’t currently have any openings. But if you complete the application, we’ll keep it on file.
Keep It Local Strava Challenge
Our summer Keep It Local Strava segment challenge - sponsored by Asics - will run from Monday, July 6th through Thursday, July 30th. The segment is “Public Nuisance” starting and finishing at the intersection of 1st St and Center St in Excelsior - just 2 blocks north of the store.
Part of the challenge will be choosing times when you can pass through the Commons unobstructed. Note that it will be difficult - if not impossible - to run through the area on 3 evenings:
Fanfare for the Commons will take place on July 7th.
Concerts in the Commons will take place on July 15th and 29th.
Reminder that to participate, all segment efforts will need to be visible to the public. We’re also requiring that you join “The Lakes Running Co” Strava group in order to be visible to other competitors on the leaderboard and be eligible for prizes.
There are no gender or age divisions. This isn’t about speed or pace. It’s about commitment, dedication and tenacity. Anyone can win if they are willing to put in the time.
The Local Legend at the end of the day on July 30th will receive a head-to-toe kit from Asics.