RUN FORWARD:  Forward Footwear's Group Run Kick-Off! Let's Launch This Thing in Stride!   Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 8:00 AM sharp  • Road Run starts at 8:00 AM sharp from the store, please come early to lace up in your demo pair from ON, New Balance, or ASICS • Trail Run Starts at Bush Highway Trailhead on the West side of Power at 8AM sharp, please come early to lace up in your demo pair from ON or New Balance   Come celebrate the official start of RUN FORWARD at our Group Run Kick-Off Event! We're lacing up for fun, fitness, friendship, and a whole lot of forward momentum. This is your chance to jump in, pick your adventure, and help us kick things off right!    w/ SPECIAL GUESTS (& Demo Shoes) by: --> ON Running w/ the Surfer Trail + the Surfer Max --> New Balance w/ the NEW 1080v15 and the Rebel   Trail Trekkers  – Get Ready to Climb! Short Loop: 2.7 miles | 250 ft climb – the perfect quick hill hug! (~45 mins) Long Loop: 4 miles | 325 ft elevation – because the view from the top is worth every step! (~1 hour) Road Runners  – Smooth Sailing Starts Here! Short Loop: 3 miles | 50 ft climb – basically a flat-out party on pavement! (~45 mins) Long Loop: 5.5 miles | 150 ft climb – come for the distance, stay for the high-fives! (~1 hour) Moving Forward (literally!): After this epic kick-off, our regular run club schedule kicks in: Saturday Mornings → Weekly Road AND Trail runs (options for every pace & distance) Thursday Evenings → Weekly Road runs (perfect for shaking off the week) We’re building a crew that shows up, runs happy, and keeps each other moving forward—week after week! Bonus Level: Strava Squad!  We’ve got our very own RUN FORWARD Strava group ready and waiting! Join us there to connect, track your runs, cheer each other on, and most importantly… come help us create some awesome new segments on our favorite local routes during the kick-off.  https://www.strava.com/clubs/RunFWD   Why You’ll Want to Be There: Serious fun, zero pressure, tons of smiles  Earn Loyalty Points just for showing up! Every in-person event = more points toward exclusive rewards, free gear, and store perks at Forward Footwear So save the date, grab your crew, and don’t let this opportunity run away! Whether you’re a trail crusher, road warrior, Strava segment hunter, or just here for the good vibes (and post-run coffee), we’ve got your spot ready. Ready, Set… FORWARD!