World Treadmill Championship invites runners to compete for title
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The inaugural World Treadmill Championship kicks off as runners globally log 5km on treadmills. This World Athletics-sanctioned event, known as Run X, features elite athletes and everyday runners competing for a $100,000 prize pool. Qualification runs until January 24, with finalists headed to Italy in March. Among the participants is British marathon runner Charlotte Purdue, who recorded a time of 18 minutes and 15 seconds. The event aims to promote treadmill running, often overlooked, and increase participation across age groups.
- •Runners log 5km to qualify for the championship
- •Finals scheduled for March in Italy
- •Charlotte Purdue recorded a time of 18:15 in qualification
- •Participants have until January 24 to complete their runs
- •Top 25% advance to regional competitions
- 5:58 AMBBC Sport — The World Treadmill Championship - pitching elite runners against amateurs
"Everyday runners are being given the chance to compete alongside elite athletes in the first World Treadmill Championship, a new global 5km competition.
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