A $100,000 prize pool will be distributed to winning runners following the RUN X final.

The first indoor running competition

RUN X brings together athletes and runners worldwide and makes championship-level competition accessible to anyone, right from treadmills at fitness and sports centers around the globe.

RUN X—BY TECHNOGYM & WORLD ATHLETICS

HOW IT WORKS

RUN X is a first-of-its-kind 5K indoor race that connects fitness, sports, and health facilities worldwide through the Technogym Ecosystem, transforming local workouts into a global championship-level experience.

Be among the first clubs to affiliate and join the network hosting the first-ever World Treadmill Championship in Q1 2026. Starting from Q2, runners will be able to register for the competition that will be held in the fall of 2026. Club members will run 5K on Technogym connected treadmills, with real-time rankings and the chance to qualify for regional events and the world final.

RUN X is your chance to motivate and grow your community and put your club on the global stage.

Why affiliate your facility

GAIN GLOBAL EXPOSURE

Position your club on the world stage by joining an internationally recognized competition.

BOOST MOTIVATION

Offer your community a unique opportunity to train, qualify, and compete in a global event.

ATTRACT NEW RUNNERS

Draw attention from passionate runners and fitness enthusiasts and bring in new memberships.

Be the first to know when registration opens

Q: Who can participate in RUN X?

Any runner of any age, nationality, or fitness level can complete a 5K run as part of the RUN X World Treadmill Championship.

Q: How can my club or facility sign up for the championship?

When registration opens to businesses in the first quarter of 2026, you’ll be able to affiliate your fitness club or center. Sign up o n this page to get notified when registrations open.

Q: How do runners register for the championship?

When registration opens, runners from around the world can find an eligible fitness club or center near them and sign up to be a part of the competition as part of that club or facility.

Q: How do runners run their 5K?

Runners will be able to select from affiliated fitness clubs and centers nearby and around the world.

Q: Is there a registration fee?

Details on registration fees and payment methods will be forthcoming.

Q: What equipment do I need to compete?

Your club or center will need to have at least one Technogym treadmill with a Wi-Fi connection. Additional technical requirements will be forthcoming.

Q: How can I receive updates?

Sign up on this page to receive updates and be the first to hear the latest news and learn when registration opens for fitness clubs and centers.

Sign up your club to be part of the RUN X and put your brand on the world stage.

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THE FIRST WORLD TREADMILL CHAMPIONSHIP

The first indoor running competition

RUN X—BY TECHNOGYM & WORLD ATHLETICS

HOW IT WORKS

Why affiliate your facility

GAIN GLOBAL EXPOSURE

BOOST MOTIVATION

ATTRACT NEW RUNNERS

Be the first to know when registration opens

Sign up your club to be part of the RUN X and put your brand on the world stage.

FAQs

Who can participate in RUN X?

How can my club or facility sign up for the championship?

How do runners register for the championship?

How do runners run their 5K?

Is there a registration fee?

What equipment do I need to compete?

Are there prizes?

How can I receive updates?