Finish Line : Running Specialty Group Opens Up Shop in Wayland Square

Providence Running Company to serve local community as one-stop running destination

DENVER, Mar. 16, 2015 - The Running Specialty Group (RSG) announced today its Providence  Running  Company shop is now open, expanding the company's footprint to include Rhode  Island. Located at 195  Wayland Avenue, the Providence Running Company staff is equipped with more than  25 years of combined  running expertise to service runners' needs relating to shoes, apparel,  nutrition, hydration, recovery,  technology and training.

"We are pleased to be a part of the vibrant Providence running scene through  our Wayland Square location,  and we were diligent in our efforts to remain true to that neighborhood vibe -  incorporating much of the local  flavor within our design elements," said Bill Kirkendall, Running Specialty  Group president. "Being new to  the block, our team is dedicated to being present within the community and  we're excited to grow those local  ties in the market to help our customers achieve their goals."

Runners and walkers of all ranges will be able to shop a premium selection at  Providence Running  Company including leading brands such as New Balance, Brooks, Mizuno, adidas,  Asics, Nike, Saucony  HOKA, The North Face and Nathan. Customers can also participate in a free gait  analysis at Providence  Running Company to ensure they are fit with the right shoe for their stability  and support needs.

As a one-stop resource for running, walking and fitness needs within the  Providence community, beginner  joggers and veteran marathoners alike can stay connected and informed about the  store's bi-weekly social  runs on the Blackstone Boulevard Running Path as well as in-store events with  featured brand partners,  wear tests and more online or via the shop's Facebook page. The Providence Running Company store  hours are as follows: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00  a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; and  Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About  Running Specialty Group

The Running Specialty Group (RSG) is an operating segment of The  Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL). This includes  76 specialty running stores in 17 states and the District of Columbia under The  Running Company, Run On!, Blue Mile,  Boulder Running Company, Roncker's Running Spot, Running Fit, VA Runner,  Capital RunWalk, Richmond  RoadRunner, Garry Gribble's Running Sports, Run Colorado, Raleigh Running  Outfitters, Striders, Indiana Running  Company and JackRabbit Sports banners. More information is available at www.run.com or  www.boulderrunningcompany.com. Follow RSG on  Twitter at twitter.com/Run_Dot_Com and "like" RSG on Facebook  at facebook.com/Run.com.

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