Chris Farley

Chris Farley is Co-Founder of Relay Goods, a certified pre-owned marketplace for high-performance running footwear based in Richmond, VA. Launched as a circular-economy solution to the running industry’s returns and overstock problem, Relay partners directly with brands and specialty retailers to rescue fit-based returns and surplus inventory—giving good shoes another life. Chris is also the owner of Pacers Running, a five-store specialty running retailer in the DC metro area that he has run for over 20 years. He has spent his career building the DC running community, events, and partnerships across the region. He co-hosts the “Slingin’ Shoes” podcast with Mark Sullivan, covering trends and insider perspective on the specialty running retail landscape.