We Go Beyond Shoes

Most running stores start with shoes. We focus on what keeps you going.

Proper fueling, hydration, and smart gear can make the difference between simply starting a run and finishing strong. Whether you're heading out for your first mile, training for a marathon, or going the distance on the trails, we're here to help you prepare for every mile.

Fuel smarter. Hydrate better. Go farther.

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Pace House — Home of The Long Run

Pace House, home of 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 shoes—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.

At Pace House and The Long Run, you'll find:

  • 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.

Run with us. Fuel smarter. Go farther.

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Julia & Ethan

About the founders:

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.

    “Fantastic running store. The best staff. Very knowledgeable.”

  • Tim R.

    “Great Staff wonderful merchandise. Expert advice.”

  • Steven H.

    “Been going here for years, latest tech run gear, snacks and friendly service!”