Black Friday 2015 – Relaxing Running Deals
The chaos and crazy of Black Friday 2015 is nearly upon us! Standing in line for discounts on everything from electronics to evening wear has become a big part of many American families Thanksgiving tradition.
Gross.
I have only participated in the nightmare that is Black Friday once, which was plenty. We woke up around 2 am to stand outside a Best Buy, only to realize the thing we had sacrificed a relaxing morning for was gone. Instead, we settled for something that was purchased purely out of principal.
My idea of a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend involves a nice Turkey Trot in the morning, followed by heaps and mounds of delicious Thanksgiving delicacies, a nap, a movie, an early bedtime, then leisurely strolling around my local running store on Black Friday in search of deals without a big crowd.

For the past two years, I’ve rounded up the deals and dealings going on at the local running stores around Minnesota this Black Friday 2015. There’s a little something for everyone. If you don’t see your local running store below, check this list of Minnesota running stores and contact them to see what they have going on.
Mill City Running
Stop by for the weekly Flapjack Friday run, shower, then come back when the doors of Mill City Running open at 10 am. If you spend $100, receive a $20 gift certificate. If you spend $200, you’ll get a $50 gift certificate.Their loyalty program also applies ($25 store credit for every $200 spent on regular priced items), so that’s some serious savings!
River Valley Running
Excelsior Running
TC Running (TCRC)
From November 27th through the 29th, TCRC will be giving away one $100 gift certificate at each store location. To enter, simply sped $50 or more. They will also be offering;
- $25 off all regular priced shoes
- 25% off clothing including new fall and winter options
- 50-70% off clearance clothing racks
Gear Running

More Deals
Startline Running in Minnetonka kicks off their Black Friday with their Gift Card deal. Buy a $100 gift card and receive a FREE $25 gift card ($25 card not valid to use until 12/26). Also “Donuts & Deals” Run: Donuts, Coffee and Special Deals throughout the morning. Run begins at 8am.
Friday Flash Sales:
8am – 10am get 50% off 1 apparel item.
10am-12pm get 40% off 1 pair regular priced shoes
Saturday Flash Sale:
9am-12pm only: 50% off 1 apparel item & 40% off 1 pair regular priced shoes
Run N Fun is doing 25% off the retail on all Nike shoes and apparel and free gift wrap on all purchases (exclusions apply).
Runner’s Gate in Apple Valley are offering customers a $50 gift certificate for $40 on Black Friday!
Check back over the next few days as we continue to add local deals from other area shops.
Black Friday 2015 – Online Deals
I believe it’s always important to shop local whenever possible, but sometimes you can’t. Here are a few online deals (and gift ideas) in anticipation of cyber Monday:
Runners Connect
Runners Connect is offering deals on both their Strength Training for Runners and Marathon Nutrition Blueprint. Both of these guides are extremely valuable if you’re looking to hit your 2015 goals.
Amazon
Hear me out.
You are probably going to get something from Amazon this holiday season. When you do, simply use the link below, and a tiny fraction of your purchase will help us to continue offering great content to you, totally free. It doesn’t even matter what you buy. DVD’s for the kids? Tools for that home project? Sweaters? Whatever!
Minneapolis Running Gear
Beginning Black Friday 2015, we will be selling t-shirts ($22) and hoodies ($44). Supplies are limited, but if you want to get a special alert the split second they go on sale, tell us here.
Happy shopping and don’t forget to spend the majority of your Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2015 weekend relaxing with those you love!