Road Runner Sports

Blending Digital and Retail for an Immersive Running Experience

Road Runner Sports is the world’s largest running store chain, but staying ahead in the competitive fitness market required more than just great shoes—it needed engaging digital experiences. Watson worked on branding, campaign development, and event strategies, crafting a gamified app that allowed runners to log adventure runs, earn rewards, and compete with friends.

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Gamification Meets Community Engagement

By integrating leaderboards, point activations, and social connectivity, Watson transformed the Road Runner Sports experience into something more than just shopping—it became a fully interactive running community. VIP members not only received exclusive discounts but also engaged with personalized training challenges and race events, reinforcing Road Runner Sports’ position as a leader in the running space.

RESEARCH

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Results

Benefits

Not Everything. Just What Works.

Strategy

Build from insight. Strategy isn’t guesswork—it’s groundwork. We listen, research, and distill what matters to guide smarter decisions and set a solid creative direction.

Content

Make it meaningful. From naming to narratives, we create content that speaks with purpose—rooted in truth, tuned to your audience, and built to connect.

Digital

Design for behavior. We craft digital experiences that are intuitive, scalable, and aligned with how real people move, click, swipe, and search.

Experiential

Bring brands to life. Physical spaces, moments, and memories matter. We design experiences that feel human—and stay with you long after the lights go out.

Marketing

Drive connection. Our marketing approach blends data and instinct—getting the right message to the right people, in ways that actually move them.

Consulting

Partner on progress. We work alongside your team to solve real problems, shift thinking, and build internal alignment—without the agency ego.