Retail Matters: Chris Farley of Pacers Running

Each episode will feature an in-depth interview of a leading run specialty retailer conducted by Running Insight Editor at large Mark Sullivan and industry data guy Neil Schwartz.

 Farley talks about managing his team through the pandemic, doubling down on bricks and mortar and his optimism for the future of the channel as well as his new store in Georgetown. 

Chris Farley is the owner and President of Pacers Running//Chief Running Enthusiast

A lifelong runner, Chris has been in the running specialty industry since 1999 and is considered a subject matter expert in running retail. Chris was lauded as a “40 under 40” for the Sporting Goods industry by SportsOneSource in 2011.  

Pacers Running owns and operates 6 locations in DC and VA and 18 road races from 5k to the Marathon.

Chris also hosts a top-rated running podcast, “Pace the Nation” that boasts of over 250,000 downloads to date.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Virginia where he ran Cross Country and Track for 4 years.  Chris and his wife Julie, live in Arlington, VA with their 2 sons James (4) and Paul (2).