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RC Outfitters is here to improve your experience on this journey called life, one step at a time.

With kindness, care and compassion, RC Outfitters promises the highest level of service and product knowledge. Whether you are on a quest to win a state title, finish your first 5K or marathon, lose 50 pounds or simply get from the couch to the mailbox with less discomfort today than days prior, we are here to provide meaningful and lasting support.

Featured Favorite: Brooks

Brooks believes in the transformative power of the run.

Brooks has never been good at standing still. Since 1914, they’ve been propelled by a neverending curiosity with how humans move. Because, to Brooks, movement is the key to feeling more alive. And we’re all moving towards something…whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

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"There is no better place to find the perfect running shoe than Running Central! My husband and I have always found the inventory and customer service to be top notch. Today was no different when Mickey helped me find a very sharp and comfortable ON shoe! He was very knowledgeable about running as he is a collegiate runner and suggested a handful of shoes that would be best for my overpronating. Mickey was also very personable and asked questions about how I run and weight train in order to find the best shoe for me. I continue to be impressed year after year and will always refer you to all my friends and family!"

Lisa
"RC Outfitters has been a breath of fresh air. Upon entry to their beautiful store in Peoria, you are instantly greeted with a warm smile, friendly hello, and someone willing to help you if you need it. The store is beautiful, with everything you could possibly need for an active lifestyle and your everyday lives, featuring well known brands. This store also has knowledgeable, educated employees ready to help you. Knowing that I am fit the right way, purchasing the right shoe or outfit doesn’t mean that I don’t have to live with something that isn’t perfect just because I purchased it from an online retailer. If you want an excellent customer experience, I highly suggest you make a visit to RC Outfitters."

Kailie
"I love RC Outfitters! I have been buying my shoes and shoes for my sons here for a few years now. Every staff member has been kind and thorough, clarifying what I need and making sure I have just what I need. A special shout out to Gina who helped me and my son get just the right pair of shoes! I highly recommend!"

Cherrill
"RC Outfitters is truly the best place to shop for your shoes and apparel!! Upon arriving you are greeted with smiling faces from the staff and someone is always willing to help you with whatever you may need. My family and I have been shopping at RC Outfitters for years and we are never disappointed by the experience we have while in the store. I highly suggest shopping local at RC Outfitters!"

Campbell
"I have been buying my shoes, socks and other items here for about a year and a half, and they have treated me better than the vast majority of companies I have shopped with. Quite frankly, I have been floored a couple of times with their generosity with me. Only once have I returned a pair of shoes to them from a squeaking issue, and there were no questions asked, just refund, and let's go find a different pair of shoes. Great place to shop, great employees, and their attention to who you are is pretty impressive."

Rick
"This store has a great array of items and styles. I’ve been getting shoes from RC since middle school and they have only evolved since then. Large spectrums of shoes and socks with an ocean of cool clothes and accessories before it all. I’ve loved just about everything I have bought there."

Jackson
"RC Outfitters is a premier destination in Central Illinois. When you arrive, you are shocked by the wide array of products they have ranging from clothes to socks to rehab tools and even to the big shoe wall in the back with a variety of styles. RC Outfitters also never lacks on their customer service. Right when you walk in, you are greeted by one of the employees who is happy to help you find whatever it is you are searching for. Also, they have talented fit specialists who are more than willing to help you find the appropriate shoe. Highly recommend stopping in, as you never know what you may find!"

Jaxon

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RC Athletic Club is here to get you moving.

RC Athletic Club is our community in the wild. It is how we connect, where we run, and why we are all here. If you are reading this, you are already part of the Club. Simply download the app (available on the App Store or Google Play) to make it official and start collecting rewards.

With the app, you will earn reward points for every dollar you spend and for checking in at events (redeemable for RC merchandise). We also reward you with prizes when you log the miles you walk, run, hike, bike, or roll.

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RC IN THE WILD

Races and Events

Both RC and ShaZam Racing, our sister company, are driven by a fervent desire to enhance the overall quality of life for Greater Peoria and beyond.

From registration and packet pick-up to timing, scoring, and the post-race party, ShaZam is one of the premier timing and scoring companies in the country. See you at the starting line!

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RUNNING STRONG SINCE 1977

The RC Story

The journey began in 1977 as Running Central, Inc. (RC), a “traditional” specialty running store that served the running and walking communities of Central Illinois.

RC founders Steve Shostrom and wife Joy Kessler, along with Greg and Janet White, poured their passion for running into the business. RC remains among the oldest specialty run stores in the nation.

Our Story

We’re here

to outfit you

for life.

RC Outfitters is here to improve your experience on this journey called life, one step at a time.