Mile 26 Running Co was founded in 2015 by Josh Spiker. Josh was born and raised in Ventura and started running when he was six years old with the Ventura Tigres Youth Track & Field Club. He went on to Ventura High School where he was a State Champion and was a high school All American. After graduating from Ventura he went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Badgers) where was an All-American in both cross country and track. After 25 years of competing Josh now runs for fun and for sanity while coaching others who wish to compete at their highest levels.

The newest addition to Mile 26 Running Co born Ocotber 2020. Dylan is Josh and Jen's new little dude and future Shoe Guru. You can find him in the shop whenever mom and dad are working. He loves running in his BOB and smiling at customers both human and dog.

Jen is the head of Graphic and Store Design for both Mile 26 and with our race directing business Race Fox Events. She wears a lot of different hats and is also a fine art painter and art teacher for kids and adults in Ventura. Jen has been running since college, but didn't find the passion for racing until she met Josh in 2009. Since then she has finished several Half Marathons, 2 Full Marathons, 1 Full IronMan and several Half IronMan races (by far her favorite distance event). When she is not busy with work she loves playing with her pups, little guy Dylan and exploring the wild outdoors.

Dexter is the store's mascot and all around happy dog. He loves anything outside, especially running at the beach or on trails. He spends most weekends in Mile 26 welcoming customers with a smile. Beware he might climb into your lap if you give him some extra love.

Michelle is passionate about all things running especially when it comes to creating an awesome running event. She is the race director for Race Fox Events (Mile 26's partner company) where she helps produce about 12 events a year. An avid runner and triathlete as well she has completed several Half Marathons, the Avenue of the Giants Full Marathon and several Half IronMan Races. Aside from running her other greatest passion is petting all of the puppies and getting out into the forest any chance she gets.