Get ready to run your way onto the world stage because the first-ever global treadmill championship has just been announced, and Australian runners now have the chance to be part of sporting history! RUN X, created by Technogym in partnership with World Athletics, is the world’s first official 5K treadmill race that transforms your regular gym session into a global competition with live rankings, qualification rounds and a world final set for 2026. Unlike virtual fun runs or traditional fitness challenges, RUN X is the first championship-backed race of its kind open to everyone from everyday runners to elite athletes, with no travel required for early rounds. If your gym, studio, or performance centre uses Technogym treadmills, it can register to become an official RUN X host location, giving its members the opportunity to compete in real time against runners across the globe. This marks a major moment for the future of fitness, bringing championship-level racing into local gyms and performance centres while making global sport accessible to people of all levels. It’s the first time that runners can compete internationally without leaving their city, turning indoor training into a pathway to world qualification. As soon as you step onto a connected Technogym treadmill, your performance is tracked live and uploaded to a global leader-board. Every 5K run counts and every split can put you ahead. The fastest runners will qualify for regional events and earn their shot at the world final where the first ever treadmill world champion will be crowned. Keen to be part of it? Register your interest here to be the first to know when registrations open.
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