Since 2008
We still work the floor.
Ben Sigle and Trey Vernon own the shop, and we also own Red Dirt Race Management. Come in for a fitting, a pair of shoes, or the Tuesday run.
We fit walkers, beginners, weekend warriors, and people who already know their splits. We can help with advice, training runs, and a free digital foot scan so the first pair is the right pair.
Shoes are the start. We also carry running apparel, accessories, and nutrition. We're the only store in Manhattan carrying Lululemon.
The team
Ben Sigle
Co-Owner
Owner Ben Sigle is a graduate and former collegiate runner at Oklahoma State University. Ben attended high school at Riley County High School and has strong ties to the city of Manhattan. Ben continues to run in various events. In 2011 Ben competed in his first ultra marathon, the Heartland 50 miler, and won in 7:14. He is married to Cheryl Sigle and has three kids, Damon, Haley, and Braden. When he isn't working or spending time with his family he is trying to bag every 14er in Colorado.
Trey Vernon
Co-Owner
Owner Trey Vernon is a graduate and former collegiate runner at Oklahoma State University. Trey attended high school at Fort Scott High School. He has raced in marathons, Ironman triathlons, and has done CrossFit. He won the Wichita Marathon in 2004 in 2:28 and the Kansas City Marathon in 2009 in 2:34. In 2012 Trey qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He now spends most of his time chasing after his two children.
Clay Jones
Store Manager
Clay handles the day-to-day operations at MRC, from the sales floor to shipments, product, and the team. A run and outdoor industry veteran, he has years of experience training employees and helping customers find footwear. He is an NC State track and cross country alumnus and spends free time scoping out birds on local trails, finding new places to run and hike, or rolling out his yoga mat.
Alex Curto
Shift Lead
What's up! It's Alex. I love all things shoes, and would love to help you find what you need.
Avery Snider
Shift Lead
Cody Sharp
Shift Lead/Timer
Morgan Turner
Sales Associate
Sam DeWolf
Accessories Buyer
Sam has been running for fun for about four years, on local trails and long runs, and has raced from the 5K to the 50K. If he is not working or with family, you can find him making coffee or planning an adventure.
Avery Samuelson
Sales Associate
Hey everyone! My name is Avery! Please swing by and see me, I would love to help you find the perfect shoe.
Kate Curto
Sales Associate
Hey guys! (It's the better Curto sibling.) Come by the store and I will find you the shoe that's best for you.
Itzy Bocanegra
Sales Associate
Itzy is a mechanical engineering major at K-State. He likes to be active and spends the majority of his time outdoors in nature.
Katey Atkins
Sales Associate
Drew Brighton
Sales Associate
Madison Curto
Sales Associate
Josie Koppes
Sales Associate
Indie Voos
Sales Associate
