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Hawaii's Running Room Closes After 50 Years
19 Jun
Summary
- The Running Room, a beloved Hawaii running store, is closing after nearly 50 years.
- The store's closure comes after its building was sold and a new lease could not be secured.
- Customers and the running community express sadness over the loss of a pillar.
After nearly 50 years of serving Hawaii's running community, The Running Room on Kapahulu Avenue is closing its doors. The store, which first opened in 1978, has been a prominent retailer of running shoes, apparel, and gear.
The imminent closure is attributed to the building's sale, which prevented the business from negotiating a new lease. The store will cease operations by Friday, June 26, with significantly reduced inventory available.
News of the closure has been met with widespread sadness from longtime customers and members of the local running community. Many shared that the store was where they purchased their first pair of running shoes and recalled its role in hosting race packet pickups and other events.
