Pacers Store Opening
What: Grand Opening VIP Preview Party
Where: Pacers Navy Yard
Who was there: Sarah Woodis, Molly Pannell, Matt Kennedy, James Majewski, Anne Marisic, Chris Farley, Kathy Dalby
Other details: Pacers Running - DC’s esteemed running and specialty retailer and fitness events production company - celebrated the grand opening of its 6th retail location in the Navy Yard’s Boilermaker Shops. Running aficionados and fitness fanatics enjoyed beer and light bites courtesy of neighboring restaurant, BlueJacket. While perusing the latest premier running gear, guests were treated to complimentary footwear fittings by trained Pacers staff and enjoyed special deals in honor of the brand’s big night.
Paying homage to the historical 1919 former Navy Yard building, the store sports various fixture elements salvaged from old Naval ships designed by local industrial designer, Jim Devault of Carbon Industrial. Dedicated to providing quality fitness services, the 2,016 square foot runner’s haven houses a Run Lab - personalized gait analyses via an in-store treadmill and one-on-one fittings for footwear, apparel and accessories. The spacious store serves as a community hub for running enthusiasts of all levels - with weekly fun runs hosted by Pacers’ knowledgeable running experts.
[Photos via Joy Asico]