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February 29, 2024

Celebrating Women in the Great Outdoors As we enter Women’s History Month, we would like to honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of inspiring women in the outdoors. Women... Read more...

Celebrate National Disability Independence Day with our ambassador Amanda Powell

July 24, 2023

Celebrate National Disability Independence Day with our ambassador Amanda Powell Celebrate National Disability Independence Day with our ambassador Amanda Powell Join us in celebrating National Disability Independence Day as we... Read more...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Rich Manley on The Healing Power of Getting Outdoors

May 2, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Month: Rich Manley on The Healing Power of Getting Outdoors To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our ambassador Rich Manley to share his experiences of... Read more...

Robyn and Nick standing on the 20k racewalk podium

Decathlon Sends First American Athlete Ambassadors to 2021 Tokyo Olympics

July 1, 2021

Robyn Stevens and Jamal Hill qualify to represent brand for Team USA Read more...

Decathlon East Bay: Summer Kick Off Event on Saturday, June 22

June 20, 2019

Join Decathlon for a day of sports, games and fun on June 22!RSVP Here We'll be kicking off the summer with a day of games, activities, music, and more on... Read more...

The Lesser-Known Climbing and Surfing Scenes of Cuba

December 20, 2018

Quechua Celebrates 20 Years of Making Outdoor Adventuring More Affordable

November 17, 2018

It's officially been 20 years since our hiking and camping brand, Quechua, was born. Quechua is our original and first mountain sports brand, which has now branched into several brands... Read more...

Sports-Inspired Halloween Costumes You Can Wear Again

October 22, 2018

Play tennis, go on a run and hit the gym with these outfit ideas for Halloween. Read more...

How We Gave Back for World Cleanup Day

October 9, 2018

World Cleanup Day, otherwise known on the west coast as "California Coastal Cleanup Day," is the largest garbage collection event of the year. Given that the outdoors is a host to... Read more...

World-Ranking Squash Player Camille Serme Visits SF

October 4, 2018

Our San Francisco Store was lucky enough to have our world ranked squash technical partner, Camille Serme, visit this past week. Camille came to compete in one of America’s largest... Read more...

What is the 'Love Your Body' Challenge?

September 12, 2018

Ready for a fun San Francisco fitness challenge? The weather is warming up in typical SF summer timing, which is a prime motivator to get your body moving and ready for the... Read more...

Upsets and Aces in the Tennis US Open, Week 1

September 4, 2018

It was a real scorcher at the start of the U.S. Open in New York this past week, with on-court temperatures in the hundreds. Distinctive tennis sweatbands couldn’t protect all... Read more...

We Worked Out with Holistic Studio Ascend Body. Here's What We Learned...

August 31, 2018

Here at Decathlon, we love trying new activities, techniques, and fitness routines. That's why we tried Ascend Body, a holistic health and wellness fitness studio in the Mission that is... Read more...

We Took Our Recent Community Event to the Outdoors

August 25, 2018

Of all the waterfalls in Marin County, Cataract Falls is one of the most popular hikes in the Bay Area. Summertime in San Francisco means fog, but that didn’t stop... Read more...

How to Travel the Copán Ruinas Honduras, according to Jacoby's Journeys

August 8, 2018

Guest post by Jacoby Scarborough, an Oregonian who has been continent-hopping for 6 years via "carry-on only" travel. Jacoby shares the best ways to travel easily on a budget, providing travel insights here for... Read more...

Community Run and Breakfast with Decathlon x SFRRC!

June 28, 2018

Come meet and run with San Francisco Road Runners Club! The breakfast run is back! We are hosting breakfast for our friends at the San Francisco Road Runners Club, SFRRC,... Read more...

How to Celebrate International Go Skateboarding Day in SF

June 20, 2018

Since 2004, June 21st has been international Go Skateboarding Day! This celebrated day was officiated by the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) in order to make skateboarding more accessible... Read more...

What is the Inspiration Behind International Yoga Day?

June 20, 2018

If a body is a temple of the mind, yoga creates a beautiful temple. - PM Modi While we are celebrating the third year of International Yoga Day, the inspiration... Read more...

Bay Club Broadway Tennis Opens in Burlingame

June 14, 2018

Tennis enthusiasts, meet your match: Broadway Tennis Center in Burlingame just opened under Bay Club ownership! This is the second campus location in the peninsula of the Bay Area, specifically... Read more...

Summer Fun in the Bay Area

June 14, 2018

Our favorite summer activities in the Bay Area, from horseback riding to volleyball. Plus, our tips on the best spots to watch the sunset in SF. Read more...

Decathlon Hosts Our First Urban Hike

May 24, 2018

It was a sunny Saturday morning when we met at the base of the Historic Trail in the Interior Greenbelt of San Francisco, leading up to Twin Peaks. The Twin... Read more...

5 Tips to Know for Bay to Breakers

May 16, 2018

Bay to Breakers is one of the most festive running races on the SF calendar, whether you're a spectator or participant. Regardless your experience level, preparedness is key to having an... Read more...

Decathlon Goes to the WeWork Creator Awards

May 14, 2018

Last week, we had the great honor of not only attending, but actually partaking in the WeWork Creator Awards. In case you aren't familiar, WeWork is a network of offices... Read more...

5 Habits to Adopt for Adventuring Outdoors

April 21, 2018

As backpackers, we’re often heading into the wilderness to seek refuge in nature’s many wonders. We’re drawn to beautiful overlooks to view mountains painted across the sky in different shades,... Read more...

8 Ideas for Upcycling Your Used Sports Gear

April 20, 2018

You may love your sports gear, but when wear and tear starts to give in, you know it's time to move on to new gear. Alternatively, perhaps you're always excited... Read more...

Meet Our Ambassador: Hoel Menard, Pro Dinghy Sailor

March 15, 2018

One of our favorite aspects of being a company dedicated to sports is the omnipresent opportunity to meet sports lovers, from all walks of life. Meet Hoel Menard, a French dinghy... Read more...

5 Reasons Why You Should Come Play with Us

February 23, 2018

In 1976, the Decathlon story began with six individuals, a 10,000-sq-ft building and an innovative idea: to gather every sport under one roof and make affordable sporting goods available to everyone. To this day,... Read more...

Hiking the PCT: An Interview

February 14, 2018

Welcome to our first adventure story, brought to you by the SF Decathlonians of Forclaz! In this post, Dylan tells us about his experiences hiking the PCT. He discusses how... Read more...

Get Your Skate on in the Bay Area

February 9, 2018

Hey, SF Bay Area skaters! The sun is back, the Girl Scouts are selling cookies, and the streets are dry again. You know what time it is ... time to wipe... Read more...

Start Sailing in the Bay Area with These Events

February 2, 2018

Compared to other sports, sailing always seems to be hard to access or get started in. However, here in the Bay Area, we’ve got you covered! Below, you’ll find some... Read more...