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 social runs, training and social events.
Community Events
We’re proud to sponsor the following upcoming events
TONKA TURKEY TROT
Thanksgiving Morning, November 26, 2026
at Minnetonka High School
Registration and More Information
LUCK O’ THE LAKE 5K
March 20, 2027
Water Street, Excelsior
Registration and More Information
EXCELSIOR FIRECRACKER RACES
July 4th, 2027
Excelsior Elementary 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: On the 3rd Thursday of every month, the run will start at 5:30. Many of our participants will then head over 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 Lake Minnetonka area 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:
Free Workouts
EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH 9/15
• 8 Sessions - Every Tuesday from July 28 through September 15.
• Meet at the store at 6:00 PM. Warmup starts at 6:10.
• Workouts will be intervals, hill repeats, tempo or fartlek runs.
• All workouts are scaleable to your abilities. You decide how much you want to do.
• Workout will take place in any weather (unless lightning).
• No fee. No registration. Just show up.
This is not a training program. Just an opportunity to do workouts together. If you are interested in a personalized training program, please reach out to Savannah: www.lakesrun.com/coaching.
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
Congratulations to Mike Salinas on winning our summer Keep It Local Strava segment challenge, presented by Asics. Mike completed 236 laps of the .74 mile Public Nuisance segment (almost 175 miles) over the past 25 days. He’ll win a Asics head-to-toe prize package.
A total of 50 athletes completed 1500 segments for a total of 1,122 miles.
Really impressive performances by our top 4 who led the field from the very beginning:
Mike put in over 32 miles on the final day to regain the lead and hold it.
He was challenged the whole way by Kalin who ran a full marathon on the segment Thursday afternoon and evening.
Dan had to front load his miles due to a planned vacation. It was enough to lock down 3rd place.
Sydney was a model of consistency, rarely missing a day and often hitting the segment multiple times a day.
Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the challenge. We’ll do it again in October, starting after TCM weekend. Guaranteed better weather and less road construction.