Important Changes at 605 Running Company

Dear Customers and Supporters,

Thank you for your incredible support throughout July. Your engagement with our articles and in-store visits has been heartening. However, we did experience days with one or fewer transactions at our Bridges location. While July was successful overall, we need to make some changes to ensure sustained growth and better serve you.

New Store Hours Effective August 1st, 2024
To better manage our staff, optimize our budget, and extend our availability, we are updating our hours as follows:

The Bridges:

• Saturday - Wednesday: 9am - 2pm
• Thursday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Downtown:

• Sunday - Wednesday: 1pm - 5pm
• Thursday - Saturday: 11am - 6pm
  
  

These changes will allow us to provide extended hours between our two locations, making our products more accessible throughout the shopping day.

Group Run Experiences
We are shifting our focus from a regular schedule of group runs to hosting special group run experiences. This means you can look forward to events enhanced by product demos, registration events, special sales, and event promotions. These experiences aim to provide more value and excitement for our running community.

Suspension of the Run605 App
After much consideration, we have decided to suspend the Run605 app. While it was a unique way to connect with you, our data indicates it’s not being utilized enough to justify the cost. Rest assured, our rewards program will continue both in-store and online, and you will not lose any accumulated rewards points. Rewards points can be converted to gift cards on our website. Our website will remain a robust resource for connectivity and shopping.

Ongoing Commitment to Community Events
We continue to support our community with events like the 605 Trail Fest, 4.37 Community Run/Walk, Trick or Treat Trail Race, and the Gobble Wobble 10k. Our back-to-school programming is also in full swing, and we’re excited to keep timing local events throughout the region.

How You Can Help
Our retail business is the engine that drives our community support. Here’s how you can continue to support us:
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• Visit us: Shop at our stores during the new hours. Remember even the smallest transactions make a huge difference. 
• Online Shopping: Visit shop.run605.com for in-store pickup and shipping options. Here you can also find additional products and colorways that we don't have room for in-store. All available for purchase from 605 Running Company!
• Spread the Word: Share our story with friends and family. Word of mouth continues to be the most effective marketing.
• Engage Online: Like and subscribe to our social media channels, give a reaction to our posts, provide positive comments, and don't forget our YouTube channel.
• Review Us: Leave a positive review on Google.
• Participate: Join our events and group run experiences. In the coming months we will be supporting The Special Olympics of South Dakota, The Banquet, The Helpline Center, and other small local businesses. Your participation in our events spreads your dollars far and wide across our community.

Change is never easy, but we believe these adjustments will help us serve you better and continue growing. Thank you for your loyalty and support. 

Warm regards,
Greg Koch
605 Running Company
[email protected]
605-951-7982