In September, 1983, Michael Gotfredson, fondly referred to as Chief Runner, founded Road Runner Sports to provide sports minded people like you with an alternative; the ability to buy quality fitness products at great prices. Back then, Road Runner Sports was just a garage space in Del Mar, California and on the first day of business, the lone employee took seven orders. 28 years later, Road Runner Sports can attribute its successes to the special one-on-one relationship it enjoys with you, the customer.