Early Days
The National Running Center started in 1987 in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, as a small race expo exhibitor. Two years later, in 1989, the company moved to nearby Dalton, Pennsylvania, to continue growing. During this time, in the mid-1990s, National Running Center became the exclusive US supplier of Frank Shorter Running Gear, and we began our catalog sales with phone and mail ordering.
Over the course of the following ten years, the business continued to grow, and in 2001, the company moved into a new location on Davis Street in downtown Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.
After remodeling, we opened our retail store and started our website and online ordering business, and the National Running Center that you know and love was born.
Our Company Today
Following the world-wide impact on businesses in 2020, we made the move to online and expo events only. Today, you can find us at over 150 running events around the country, as well as our online store, available 24/7.
Our Frank Shorter brand lives on in the stylish, modern clothing that we produce and sell at race expos and online. We stay true to our roots, with our expo teams providing expert shoe, apparel, and accessory advice for runners across the nation. Our staff's goal is to recommend the best product for each runner's specific needs.
