Last weekend, Wahoo unveiled their latest piece of innovative hardware. And it’s a big one! The KICKR RUN is a smart treadmill with revolutionary features that may just raise the bar for treadmills like the original KICKR smart trainer did for bike trainers back in 2012.
What makes the KICKR RUN special? This is a premium, commercial-grade treadmill stuffed with innovative features and future-proofing capabilities. It’s very well-made, with a quiet and powerful motor. It also boasts top-quality features for stable connectivity, interaction with Zwift software and Wahoo’s ecosystem, and high max speeds.
But the big feature everyone is excited about is KICKR RUN’s “RunFree Mode”. In this mode, the high-speed motor reacts instantaneously to your position on the running surface, enabling natural and confident pace changes without touching the controls.
Key Specs
- Top Pace: 4:00/mi (2:28/km)
- Top Speed: 15MPH (24KPH)
- Max Incline: +15%
- Max Decline: -3%
- Tested Accuracy: 3%
- Belt Dimensions: 69″x22″ (175x56cm)
- Unit Weight: 275lbs
- Max Runner Weight: 250lbs
Key Features
- WiFI and Ethernet connectivity (Wahoo Direct Connect)
- Bluetooth FTMS and ANT+ Control
- Time of flight sensor for RunFree mode
- Pace and tilt-changing “nudgeable” levers
- Laptop/tablet/phone holder (up to 17” in size)
- USB-C 24w charging plug for tablets/phones
- 110v or 220v options
- 3.0 horsepower motor
- Individual actuators for incline and left/right tilt
- Wahoo Treadmill API for future integrations
The KICKR RUN is a long-term project that Wahoo’s founder Chip Hawkins is passionate about. He says, “I have been working behind the scenes with a very talented group of Wahooligans developing KICKR RUN for over 7 years – so I am delighted to see it come to market. As passionate runners – we wanted to create the most realistic experience and create a tool that helps people improve, become better athletes and achieve their goals. The KICKR RUN will revolutionise indoor running, in the same way that the KICKR did for indoor cycling over a decade ago.“
Pricing and Availability
List price is $5000USC. Wahoo aims to start shipping in June 2024 to customers in the US, with worldwide shipping coming about a year later.
Learn more at Wahoo’s KICKR RUN homepage >
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