Run, Shop, Connect: Bandit and Renegade Running Redefine LA’s Running Scene

Los Angeles has always been a city of movement—whether it’s the endless rush of cars down

Sunset Boulevard, the creative energy pulsing through Hollywood, or the devoted runners

tracing loops around Silver Lake Reservoir. Now, that kinetic spirit is getting a fresh infusion with

the arrival of Bandit. The Brooklyn-based cult-favorite running brand has officially opened its

first West Coast location, teaming up with Renegade Running to launch in Silver Lake. This

collaboration isn’t just about selling high-performance gear; it’s about cultivating a community

of runners, creatives, and culture makers who push the limits of sport and style.

From Brooklyn Streets to LA’s Running Scene

Founded in 2020 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Bandit Running started with a simple goal: to create

performance-driven running gear that feels as good as it looks. The brand quickly gained a

following for its sleek, high-quality designs that blend function with fashion. By 2022, Bandit

had expanded into a full men’s and women’s collection, capturing the attention of serious

runners and style-conscious athletes alike.

Victor Diaz, founder of Renegade Running, recognized Bandit's potential early on and became

its first retail partner, introducing the brand to his Oakland-based store. As both brands

expanded, Diaz saw an opportunity to bring their shared vision to Los Angeles. The result?

Bandit LA—a dynamic retail space that not only offers high-performance running gear but also

serves as a central hub for the local running community. Conveniently situated next to

Renegade Running, it creates a seamless one-shop destination for runners of all levels.

Opening Weekend Events & Marathon Madness

Bandit LA didn’t just open its doors—it kicked them wide open with a weekend full of events

leading up to the LA Marathon. The festivities included:

•  A Friends & Family Party on Thursday night, offering an exclusive first look at the

space.

•  A Block Party on Friday, blending music, food, and good vibes with the Bandit squad.

•  A 5K Shakeout Run with Silver Lake Track Club on Saturday, preparing runners for

race day.

•  A Community Night Event on Saturday evening, extending store hours to welcome

runners ahead of the LA Marathon.

•  The Bandit LA Cheer Zone on Sunday at Mile 7 of the marathon route, where the

Bandit team and local supporters gathered to fuel marathoners with high energy, music,

and motivational cheers.

•  A Post-Marathon Recovery Hangout on Sunday afternoon, bringing runners

together to celebrate their achievements, swap race stories, and unwind with

refreshments and recovery tools.

Additional details on this weekend's events.

East Coast Grit Meets West Coast Flow

To celebrate the launch, Bandit has released a limited-edition LA Capsule Collection—a four-

piece set that bridges the brand’s NYC roots with its new LA presence. The lineup includes:

•  The Community Hoodie ($98): A heavyweight garment-dyed hoodie featuring

Bandit’s new LA address—a nod to where they’ve been and where they’re headed next.

•  The LA Cotton Tee ($52): A bold, hand-drawn graphic tee designed with effortless LA

energy.

•  Lite Run Socks ($36) & The Dad Hat ($45): Engineered for performance, stamped

with LA-specific graphics, and perfect for both the track and the streets.

This collection reflects the shift from Bandit’s signature black tones to a more earthy, amber

brown—grounding itself in the hues of LA’s east side and desert landscapes.

Why This is Peak LA Living

At LA Living Magazine, we know that true luxury isn’t just about what you own—it’s about how

you experience the city. Bandit’s arrival in Silver Lake embodies this ethos perfectly. It’s not just

about running; it’s about how running connects people, places, and culture.

This partnership between Bandit and Renegade Running is more than just business—it’s a

reflection of what makes Los Angeles unique. Here, fitness is as much a part of daily life as a

matcha latte at Alfred’s. The city’s neighborhoods each have their own energy, and Silver Lake’s

creative, wellness-driven vibe makes it the perfect place for a brand like Bandit to plant roots.

Bandit isn’t just selling gear; it’s offering an experience—one that blends performance with

community, movement with culture, and East Coast hustle with West Coast ease. So whether

you’re logging miles, looking for the perfect post-run fit, or just stopping by for the vibes, Bandit

LA is here—and it’s ready to run.