In recognition of its continued growth in run specialty retail, Fleet Feet has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list ranks companies based on three years of annual revenue growth and is considered America's entrepreneurial benchmark.

Fleet Feet is No. 2121 on the list, making it the fourth fastest-growing company in North Carolina and the 48th fastest-growing company in retail.

“Service is at the core of Fleet Feet,” says Joey Pointer, president and CEO of Fleet Feet. “Our goal, first and foremost, is to be the best resource for local running. From the beginning, we have prioritized a high-touch customer service model. Each of our local franchise owners and operators is focused on building meaningful connections within their communities, and in an increasingly digital world, these relationships matter more than ever.”

The 2024 Inc. 5000 includes companies from every state and Puerto Rico ranging in size from one employee up to 262,079 workers, and from roughly $2 million in 2023 revenue up to $15.5 billion. Inc.’s editorial team conducts an intensive secondary vetting process for every company on the list, interviewing select founders and running background checks to guard against companies with a checkered history. To be eligible for the Inc. 5000 list, a company must be privately held, for profit, and independent. The company must also have generated a minimum of $100,000 in revenue in 2020 and a minimum of $2 million in revenue in 2023.

With more than 275 locations across the country, Fleet Feet is the largest specialty run retailer in the country and serves thousands of customers daily. Each store comprises local owners, operators, managers, and employees who work to support their customers; their dedication to service often extends beyond the sales floor, with each location supporting its local organizations and events whenever possible.

Fleet Feet’s commitment to service has been recognized in several notable award lists in recent years, including Fast Company's Brands That Matter List, Inc.'s Best in Business List, and PRWeek’s Purpose Awards. Additionally, within the running industry, 10 locally owned and operated Fleet Feet stores were named to the 2024 Best Running Stores list.