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Technogym and World Athletics present RUN X™, the first World Treadmill Championship
For more than 40 years, Technogym has been the leader in innovative, high-performance treadmills. Technogym is present in more than 50,000 fitness, wellness, and sports centres across 120 countries and boasts the world's largest connected treadmill installed base. The company has also long promoted its social campaign aimed at encouraging regular physical activity to build a healthier and more sustainable planet.
Starting from Q1 2026 fitness and wellness clubs from all over the world will be able to affiliate and join the network hosting the first World Treadmill Championship. Starting from Q2 runners will be able to register for the competition that will be held in the fall of 2026. RUN X will give members the chance to . The 5km results will be certified through treadmills connected to the Technogym Digital Ecosystem. The top-ranked participants in each country, categorised by age group, will then advance to regional championships to qualify for the world final.
The will take place in an iconic location at the end of 2026, where the will compete for the in an exciting and engaging format that takes running to a completely new level. RUN X will feature a , while World Athletics will grant for some of its World Athletics Series events, such as the World Road Running Championships.
said: "We are delighted to partner with Technogym, for the World Treadmill Championship Together, we aim to create a virtual competition space that builds a global community, entertains, and motivates amateur runners to compete and connect with a worldwide virtual community. By combining the best of Technogym's running technology with the reach and universality of athletics, this event promises to revolutionise the world of e-sports."
added: "We are very proud of this partnership with World Athletics, which perfectly aligns with our long-term mission to engage more and more people in regular physical exercise. RUN X will connect millions of runners with our partner fitness centres around the globe, while our exclusive Technogym Ecosystem will serve as the driving force behind this new competition."
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