World Treadmill Championships to Debut in 2026
The first-ever World Treadmill Championships, dubbed RUN X, will take place over 5km in 2026, allowing ordinary athletes to compete against elite runners.
A partnership between Technogym and World Athletics has made this event possible, with World Athletics president Seb Coe emphasizing the importance of combining technology and physicality.
Combining technology and physicality is vital.
The competition will feature thousands of qualifying events worldwide, with a grand final to be held at a yet-to-be-announced venue later in the year.
- Distance: 5km
- Qualifying events: thousands worldwide
- Grand final: to be announced
Author's summary: World Treadmill Champs debut in 2026.
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