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About Playmakers
Playmakers' mission is to provide exceptional experiences and cultivate a positive culture while giving back to our community. We'd love to exceed your expectations and go the extra mile to assist you! Throughout the years, our store has grown a lot, learned a lot, and have been incredibly fortunate to have a loyal community who have made Playmakers what it is today. Hard work, dedication, teamwork, and many miles have remained at the core of our business. We are firm believers in creating a winning situation for everyone involved: customers, staff, vendors, and the community!
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Our History
What once began as a small run-specialty store in the Meridian Mall has since developed into a nationally recognized outdoor retailer rooted in the Greater Lansing Community.
After passionate runner and visionary Curt Munson purchased Playmakers in 1981, he devoted the store's mission to exceptional customer service, education, and health.
Over the next 20 years, Playmakers grew and flourished into far more than a running and walking store. From hosting races across the state of Michigan to pioneering the Good Form Running/Walking movement, Playmakers sought to expand into a larger location. In 2002, the store moved to its current location in Okemos. With more store space and an opportunity to grow the business, Curt and the Playmakers team set into motion philosophies and industry practices that would leave a lasting impact on the Playmakers legacy.
Today, Playmakers still operates as a single-door store and continues to be an industry leader through the support and involvement of customers, staff, and event participants. Serving the community has remained at the core of the business through the Playmakers Foundation, high school/middle school race involvement, Playmakers Premier Events, Injury Clinics, and much more.
We're Here for You. How Can We Help?
What's on your mind? We'd love to hear from you! Looking for help with your event or a sponsorship?