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Runners' Choice closes its doors after 29 years in London

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Business announced it has closed as of July 20 on Facebook

A customer tries to visit Runners' Choice on Monday in London, but the door is locked and the store is mostly empty. The business announced on Facebook it would be closing permanently on Facebook this weekend. (Kerry Mckee/CBC)

A well-known haven for runners in London has closed its doors after almost three decades in business.

Runners' Choice announced on Facebook it has closed as of July 20, thanking customers for their support over the last 29 years.

"We'd like to thank everybody who helped us and shopped with us along the way. But most importantly, thank you to those who became part of our Runners' Choice family," the post reads. "May the wind be always at your back."

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The announcement prompted an outpouring of comments from customers, thanking the business and staff for their dedication and assistance over the years.

In addition to selling running and walking gear, Runners' Choice also hosted running clinics and events for the community.

According to a reply from Runners' Choice on Facebook post, all clinics and races will continue as scheduled through the summer and fall.

The closure comes less than one year after the business moved from its long-time location on Dundas Street in downtown London, to a new storefront on Springbank Drive.

At the time, owner Brian Hagemeier said the ongoing construction on Dundas was one of the factors in the decision to move.

No reason was given for the closure was given on Facebook. CBC London has reached out to the business for comment.