Highland Runners was established in 2012. We carry a wide selection of leading brands, including: Saucony, New Balance, Mizuno as well as many others.
Locally owned and operated store, we provide a full fitting assessment based on the pattern of your run or walk with our free, in-store gait analysis. At Highland Runners, we provide a full fitting assessment based on the pattern of your run or walk with our free, in-store gait analysis. As seen on Fox 5 News, most of our running shoes are specifically designed to enable runners to achieve a prope
07/16/2026
Building a home gym or upgrading your current setup? These XMARK weight plates are considered an industry standard for quality and durability.
This 255 lb weight set alone retails for around $720. Get the complete package, including the 255 lb plates, weight tree, 45 lb Olympic bar, and shoulder pad, for just $599.
Cash only. Local pickup only.
07/13/2026
Join Highland Runners and Saucony for a fun morning on the trails at Fort Yargo State Park! Demo a brand-new pair of Saucony trail shoes during the run as we take on the scenic 7.2-mile Inner Loop (5K turnaround option available). Meet at the Visitor’s Parking Lot at 9:00 AM. Bring $5 cash for the park entrance fee. After the run, stick around for sandwiches and drinks provided by Saucony, and cool off with a swim at the beach if you’d like. All paces are welcome! 🌲🏃♀️🏃♂️
You don’t need a squat rack to grow your glutes.
You don’t need fancy equipment to build stronger, more sculpted glutes. All you need is a resistance band, a little space, and consistency.
🔥 5 glute-focused exercises
💪 10 - 15 reps each
⏱️ Complete 3–4 rounds for a killer lower-body workout.
Whether you’re at home, traveling, or just short on time, this routine will fire up your glutes and strengthen your hips.
💾 Save this workout for your next leg day, and send it to someone who says they don’t have time to hit the gym!
06/30/2026
🎙️ TUNE IN!
Highland Runners Founder Alec Sunwoo Invited to NPR’s The Rose Scott Show
Peachtree Road Race Special
Join Alec as he shares expert advice on:
💧 Hydration & Electrolytes
🏃 Proper Running Form
👟 Race Day Preparation
🌡️ Running Safely in the Georgia Heat
🧠 Pacing & Race Strategy
📅 Tuesday, July 1
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM ET
📻 Live on WABE 90.1 FM / NPR
The Rose Scott Show
06/30/2026
If you have a Peachtree race bib you’re willing to give away, send us a DM!
We’ll help connect you with a runner who would truly appreciate the opportunity.
RunnersHelpingRunners
06/23/2026
Miles shared are miles enjoyed.
Sweaty, smiling, and already looking forward to the next one.
06/23/2026
🏃♂️ Run Club Reminder
Don’t worry… your couch will still be there when you get home. 😄
Join us today at 6:30 PM at Highland Runners for good miles, good company, and just enough suffering to make dessert feel earned.
Stop stretching your hip flexors all the time. Start strengthening them.
Tight doesn’t always mean short. Many times, your hip flexors feel tight because they’re weak and working overtime to stabilize your body.
As we age, strong hip flexors become even more important. They help you:
✅ Walk with a smoother, more confident gait
✅ Improve balance and reduce the risk of falls
✅ Climb stairs with less effort
✅ Get up from a chair or the floor more easily
✅ Improve posture and pelvic stability
✅ Reduce unnecessary strain on your lower back
✅ Increase stride length and walking speed
✅ Lift your feet higher, helping prevent trips and stumbles
✅ Maintain independence in everyday activities
✅ Improve coordination and overall mobility
✅ Support healthy hips and knees
✅ Make hiking, traveling, and playing with grandkids easier
Stretching has its place, but mobility without strength often doesn’t last. The goal isn’t just flexible muscles, it’s strong muscles that move well through a full range of motion.
Strength creates lasting mobility.
Don’t just move more. Move stronger. That’s one of the keys to staying active for life.
06/16/2026
Run Club Reminder!
Don’t forget! Run Club meets today at 6:30 PM at the store.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, come join us for some miles, good conversation, and a great community. Bring a friend and we’ll see you tonight!
06/11/2026
📣 THIS SAT 8AM RUN + SAUCONY AZURA!
Join us for a fun run — 3, 5 & 10 miles 🗺️
Try the new Saucony Azura 👟
Breakfast + coffee provided ☀️🥐☕️
Meet at Highland Runners • All paces welcome!
June 13, 2026
| Monday | 10am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
| Friday | 10am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 5pm |