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Welcome to Finger Lakes Running Company, the premier hub for athletes in Ithaca, Syracuse, and the surrounding Finger Lakes region.

Located at 700 Cascadilla St. and 720 Van Rensselaer St., we are more than just a running store; we are a community-driven specialty shop dedicated to helping you move better. Whether you are training for your first 5K, a technical trail ultra, an Ironman, or just trying to get out the door, our expert staff provides personalized insight and professional shoe fittings to ensure you have the right gear for every mile.

Learn More About Us
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Need some insight on new arrivals in the store and upcoming events? Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!

View fullsize New @skratchlabs refill in the shop! Highly requested Cucumber & Lime is back, so get it before it’s gone!
View fullsize This Friday, we’ll kick off a series of informal group runs from the new store! To try and fill a gap in the existing Syracuse run-scene offering, we’ll offer a morning (7:30am) and evening (7pm) session, and adjusting store hours a bit
View fullsize @hoka Clifton Pro releases today!! Just in time for the small local 15k this weekend👀 #cliftonpro #boilermaker #runcny #runsyr #3run5
View fullsize The new @asicsrunning Novablast 6 makes its way into both shops today!! A new forefoot cushion of FF Turbo^2 up front adds some extra pep to your step, and a slightly different upper/tongue that feels even better on my foot than v5 somehow. To my fe
View fullsize Some more core sizes of the @asicsrunning Metaspeed Edge, and just in time for the Caz 5k/10miler this Saturday! After a bit of feedback on colorways, the red and purple seems to be the strongest of the three, so that’s what I went with this t
View fullsize A minor update to a big (wide?) shoe; the @altrarunning Escalante 5! Minor updates to a great do-it-all shoe, but mainly sees the tongue get a bit softer, slight improvement to the outsole rubber coverage, and a sleek new upper design. These have b
View fullsize We’ve got a semi-weird but long awaited one on deck, the @topoathletic Connect! The Connect is one of a handful of traditional minimalist shoes left in the sneaker market, while we’re in the midst of the Foam Wars between brands. Per Top
View fullsize Back at the Westrott after chatting with the Lake Effect group last Monday!! 9 out of the 9 cats and dogs I surveyed agree it’s the best run club from 110 Harvard Place at 6:30pm on a Monday, so you should be there tomorrow! #runsyr #3run5 #

What People Are Saying

  • "Such a helpful shoe store. Always friendly. Set me up with a great pair of running shoes and gave me welcome advice regarding some heel/arch pain. I love buying from brick and mortar local stores. Support your locally owned stores!"

  • "I've been to a number of running shoe stores over the years, but FLX Running Co. truly stands out with their commitment to attention and communication. The owner, Ian, was also so friendly, laid-back and accommodating. I got the impression that he was more interested in figuring out the most appropriate footwear for my specific issues, rather than making a sale. This place is a gem."

  • “This store is a must for runners of all levels. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great selection of running shoes and apparel. And if they don't have it, they will get it for you!”

Want some vacation ideas?

We have pooled our collective knowledge of Central NY with Kimberly Valentine at Running Lifestyle to help recommend some running routes and tasty spots to eat in the Finger Lakes Region!

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