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 stating that combining technology and physicality is vital.
Combining technology and physicality is vital.
The competition will consist of thousands of qualifying events in the first part of 2026, culminating in a grand final at a yet-to-be-announced venue later in the year.
Author's summary: World Treadmill Championships debut in 2026.