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The Long Run
Gear built for The Long Run

A Place For Every Pace

Track, Road, Trails

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Group Runs

The Long Run
The Aid Station

Fuel like a Pro

Helping Athletes to the Finish Line

FUEL SMARTER
HYDRATE BETTER
GO FARTHER
A PLACE FOR EVERY PACE
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Moving Forward Together

The Long Run storefront is open

Last autumn brought significant uncertainty, and we nearly closed our doors. Ultimately, our passion for this community, local athletes, and our weekly group runs and events inspired us to stay. Navigating the last few months has thrown us some hurdles, but our mission remains unchanged. The Long Run is proud to provide the community with premier running apparel, nutrition, and gear. We invite you to shop local and utilize the Pace House as your go-to hub for runs, cycling, and brick training. We are here, we are open, and we are ready for the miles ahead.

With love,
The Long Run team

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Fuel for The Long Run

Maurten - Gel

Maurten - Gel

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Maurten - Solid 160

Maurten - Solid 160

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Maurten - Drink Mix

Maurten - Drink Mix

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Maurten - Water Bottles

Maurten - Water Bottles

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SiS - GO Energy Gels

SiS - GO Energy Gels

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SiS - Beta Fuel

SiS - Beta Fuel

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SiS - GO Isotonic Energy Gels

SiS - GO Isotonic Energy Gels

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Precision Fuel - Gel

Precision Fuel - Gel

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Our Mission

Expertly curated fuels

Energy gels, hydration mixes, electrolytes, chews, caffeine and more.

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Gear that goes the distance with you

Apparel, hydration, lights and accessories for road, track and trail.

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Knoxville's running community hub

Free weekly group runs, local races and events at Pace House.

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Stay warm and seen on cold, dark miles

Reflective Top

rabbit's Low Light Layer One will keep you warm & seen on dark morning runs.

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Reflective Tights

Speed up and stay safe as the weather cools down.

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Gloves

Reflective Watch Window Gloves

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Knoxville, Tennessee

The Long Run

The Long Run is a locally owned running store and community hub in Knoxville, Tennessee. Located at 2452 Sutherland Ave., near Third Creek Greenway and the University of Tennessee, we’re built around a simple idea: helping runners train consistently, fuel properly, hydrate smarter, and finish strong.

The Long Run is our retail shop. Pace House is our community.

We don’t have a wall of shoesβ€”and that’s intentional. We focus on what runners need after they start: quality fueling, hydration, apparel, accessories, and smart gear that helps you keep moving. Whether you're training for your first race, chasing a PR, heading out for the trails, or taking on an ultramarathon, we help you prepare for the miles ahead.

More than a running store, Pace House is where Knoxville runners show up. Join us for free weekly group runs, connect with local runners, and hang out before or after your miles in a space built for the running community.

Expert advice from real runners

Curated running fuel, hydration, apparel, and gear

Free weekly group runs and community events

A consistent place to run, learn, connect, and belong

Whether you're just getting started or chasing your next big finish, we're here for the long run.

Explore the Knoxville Greenways.

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The Long Run
How far can you go?

Barn Creek Backyard Ultra

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Photo Album

Barn Creek Backyard

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50k journey around Ktown, 7 Taco Bell's

Taco Bell 50k

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Photo Album '26

Taco Bell 50k

Get out there

Local Races & Triathlons

East Coast Adventures Β· Personal Best Racing Β· Knoxville Track Club Β· Park Run – Free 5k

Multi-City Races
Themed races offered in multiple cities including Knoxville & Chattanooga, TN: 

Run Rhino Run

Races by The Long Run
The Long Run
About the founders

Julia & Ethan

We have been supporting and supported by the Knoxville running community since 2007. Julia is a practicing veterinarian who got her DVM from UTK and Ethan is a PhD mechanical engineer working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Julia achieved a Boston Qualifier at Snickers Marathon in 2015 and has since focused on trail ultramarathons. She has finished races such as Tahoe 50K, Yeti 55K and Javelina Jundred 100K. When not behind the counter at Pace House, you can find her at local trail races and various social runs around town.

Ethan ran collegiately at Carnegie Mellon University and since moving to Knoxville has focused on long races, winning the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon three times, winning the USA Road 50K championship in 2014, and running a marathon personal best of 2:19:34. He has also dabbled in ultramarathons, with finishes at Badwater 135, JFK 50 Mile, Javelina Jundred 100 Mile, No Business 100, and Black Canyon 100K, among others.

Reviews

Tom S.

Customer review

β€œFantastic running store. The best staff. Very knowledgeable.”

Tim R.

Customer review

β€œGreat staff, wonderful merchandise. Expert advice.”

Steven H.

Customer review

β€œBeen going here for years, latest tech run gear, snacks and friendly service!”

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