News Flash

CARRBORO, NC -- Mayor Barbara Foushee declared Tuesday, March 19, 2024, as Fleet Feet Day in Carrboro to honor the 30 years of service to the people of Carrboro and to recognize their contributions to our community. 

Fleet Feet first opened its doors to the Carrboro community on March 19, 1994. 

The Fleet Feet National Headquarters opened in Carrboro in 2001 and now employs over 100 individuals who support more than 260 Fleet Feet stores in 40 states across the country. 

Fleet Feet established their training programs in 2008 to support, train, and encourage runners and walkers of all abilities to accomplish their goals, and has grown the programming to support over 1,000 runners and walkers each year

Receiving the proclamation on behalf of Fleet Feet was Jordan Ayers. 

• To contribute to the birthday celebration, Town of Carrboro communications staff updated the town's historic walking tour, which became Tuesday's local run after the birthday cake! Check out the tour at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2491/Walking-Tour ;
• Access Mayor Foushee’s proclamation at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions ;

Happy 30th Birthday, Fleet Feet!