14 April 2026
Registrations open at FIBO for inaugural World Virtual Running Championships
At the Technogym stand at FIBO, fitness facilities can register as Official Run X Centres for the new global treadmill running competition launched by Technogym and World Athletics.
Following the recent launch of RUN X, the new global treadmill running competition developed by Technogym and World Athletics, fitness facilities can now register as Official RUN X Centres at FIBO, ahead of runner registration opening in June. This innovative 5km competition is designed to make global competition more accessible by enabling runners to take part from participating sports and fitness centres around the world.
Fitness and wellness centers, as well as corporate facilities, universities, and hotels, can now register as Official RUN X Centers. more detail. Runner registration will open in June, ahead of the competition in autumn 2026. RUN X will enable participants to compete against runners around the world through an online leaderboard that shows the real-time global rankings. Results for the 5km competition will be recorded through Technogym's connected treadmills and validated in accordance with the competition rules.
Fitness and wellness centers, as well as corporate facilities, universities, and hotels, can now register as Official RUN X Centers. more detail. Runner registration will open in June, ahead of the competition in autumn 2026. RUN X will enable participants to compete against runners around the world through an online leaderboard that shows the real-time global rankings. Results for the 5km competition will be recorded through Technogym's connected treadmills and validated in accordance with the competition rules.
Top-ranked participants in each country, across the relevant age categories, will advance to regional championships in pursuit of qualification for the world final, to be held in an iconic location that will be announced on June 3rd. In the final, the top 10 men and top 10 women will compete for the title of world treadmill running champion, a share of the $100,000 prize pool, and World Athletics "wild cards" for selected international events.
For industry operators, RUN X represents a great business opportunity to attract new members and increase the retention of existing ones. As Official RUN X Centers, facilities gain exclusive access to the entire RUN X Format, which includes competition software, certified leaderboards, merchandising, and marketing and communication support.
For industry operators, RUN X represents a great business opportunity to attract new members and increase the retention of existing ones. As Official RUN X Centers, facilities gain exclusive access to the entire RUN X Format, which includes competition software, certified leaderboards, merchandising, and marketing and communication support.
By becoming an Official RUN X Center, fitness centers are not just hosting a competition; they are joining a year-round global movement that is defining a new sporting discipline destined to reshape the future of indoor running.
More information at www.runx.org/
More information at www.runx.org/
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