Team Gear-Up Events at Athletic Annex
Team Gear-Up Events at Athletic Annex
Exclusive event pricing for your team – with expert shoe fitting and gear guidance from our run specialty staff.
Teams who partner with Athletic Annex for a Gear-Up Event receive 20% off running shoes, spikes, apparel, and most accessories during their event window. It's the easiest way for athletes to get properly fitted for the season while saving on the gear they need most.
Why Teams Do Gear-Up Events
Gear-Up events are designed to make the start of the season easier for athletes, parents, and coaches. Instead of guessing on shoe size or ordering gear online, athletes can visit Athletic Annex during their team's Gear-Up window and get expert help selecting the right equipment for their training and racing.
Teams who partner with us receive 20% off running shoes, spikes, apparel, and most accessories during the event window. Athletes leave with properly fitted footwear and the gear they need for the season ahead.
- 20% off running shoes, spikes, apparel, and most accessories
- Professional fitting from experienced run specialty staff
- Guidance on training shoes vs racing spikes
- Access to top running brands like Brooks, HOKA, ASICS, Saucony, and Nike
What Happens During a Gear-Up Visit
Athletes can visit any Athletic Annex location during their team's Gear-Up event window. Our staff works one-on-one with each athlete to find the best training shoes, spikes, and apparel based on their event, mileage, and comfort preferences.
Most visits take about 15–20 minutes and include guidance on proper fit, spike selection, and training shoe options. Families can also take advantage of the team's 20% Gear-Up pricing on apparel and accessories for the season.
- Personalized shoe fitting from run specialty staff
- Training shoe recommendations for daily mileage
- Spike selection based on event distance
- 20% event pricing on shoes, spikes, apparel, and most accessories
Gear-Up events typically run across a 4-day window so families can visit whenever it's convenient.
Why Updating Training Shoes Matters
Running shoes gradually lose cushioning and support over time, even if they still look good on the outside. As athletes increase their mileage during the season, worn-out shoes can lead to discomfort and unnecessary stress on the legs and feet.
Starting the season with properly fitted training shoes helps athletes handle increases in training volume and stay comfortable through workouts, long runs, and races.
During Gear-Up events, our staff helps athletes find the right training shoe for their running style, mileage, and comfort preferences.
Who Gear-Up Events Are For
Gear-Up events are designed for teams and organizations that want to give athletes access to expert shoe fitting and discounted gear at the start of the season.
- High school cross country teams
- High school track and field teams
- Middle school running programs
- Running clubs and youth training groups
- Fitness studios and community organizations
If you're a coach or organizer interested in hosting a Gear-Up event for your group, our team can coordinate the timing and details to make the process simple.
Visit Any Athletic Annex Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Gear-Up events are scheduled team shopping windows where athletes, families, and coaches receive 20% off running shoes, spikes, apparel, and most accessories at Athletic Annex.
Athletes, parents, and coaches connected to the participating team or organization.
No appointment is required. Our staff will help each athlete find the right gear.
Yes. Track and cross country spikes are included unless otherwise noted.
Electronics and certain MAP-restricted products may be excluded.
Teams participating in a Gear-Up Event receive 20% off running shoes, spikes, apparel, and most accessories during their scheduled Gear-Up window.