Wahoo’s treadmill KICKR RUN is launching in the Nordics
Here’s what makes KICKR Run different from any other treadmill on the market
Wahoo Fitness / RLVNT Distribution. We’re proud to announce that the Wahoo KICKR RUN treadmill is launching across the Nordic region, exclusively available at nordic.wahoofitness.com to start. This isn’t just another treadmill. KICKR RUN delivers an outdoor-run feel indoors with smart pace control, terrain simulation, and broad app compatibility. Early reviews describe it as “unlike any treadmill we’ve seen before” and “the best indoor running experience for serious athletes.”
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Why Runners should care about KICKR Run Treadmill
RunFree™ Hands-Free Speed Control
A time-of-flight sensor behind the belt tracks your position and automatically adjusts the speed. No need to push buttons mid-workout—your pace changes as naturally as when you’re outside. Reviewers are calling it “remarkably responsive… just like running outdoors.”
True Outdoor Feel, Indoors
KICKR RUN pairs intuitive pace control with full grade simulation from –3% decline to +15% incline, and adds auto-level and lateral tilt features to simulate camber or uneven surfaces. This creates a more authentic ride/stride profile than a standard treadmill that only goes up in incline.
Performance-Ready Deck
Featuring a spacious 22″ × 69″ belt, top pace of 4:00 min/mile (≈2:28/km), and ultra-fast acceleration and deceleration, KICKR RUN is built for everything from steady state to elite intervals. Many premium treadmills struggle with real-world speed change; this one excels.
Open Platform Ecosystem
You can use the Wahoo app or connect via Bluetooth/ANT+ to external platforms like Zwift Run, TrainerRoad, or SYSTM. The minimalist console and integrated laptop/tablet tray leave you free to choose your screen. No locked-in hardware ecosystem.
Quiet, Solid, Scandinavian-Style Design
Early testers praise the “rock-solid feel” and near-silent motor combined with a design that doesn’t dominate the room. It integrates cleanly into home gyms, apartments or multipurpose spaces.
What Reviewers & Early Users Are Saying about KICKR Run
DC Rainmaker: “Unlike any treadmill we’ve seen before… time-of-flight sensors deliver pace control by your position… this is the tech treadmill of the future.”
Tom’s Guide: “One of the best treadmills I’ve ever run… RunFree mode + wide belt + open front create a natural, free feeling… ideal for intervals.”
Triathlete Magazine: “Rock-solid, whisper quiet, blisteringly fast top end… RunFree is genuinely novel; connectivity is unmatched.”
WIRED (8/10): “The most pavement-real outdoor feel I’ve experienced indoors… a running machine that doesn’t feel like a machine.”
The Running Channel: “Hands-free, automatic pace changes, up to a 4-minute mile pace if you’ve got it… standout treadmill 2025.”
What Sets KICKR RUN Apart From the Competition
RunFree mode for true body-driven pace control — not button taps or dialled presets.
Dual realism: pace & terrain simulation — including incline, decline and lateral tilt. Most treadmills stop at incline.
Open platform and screen-agnostic console — gives you freedom of app, accessory and screen choice.
Interval-ready acceleration and wide belt deck — enabling real training sessions rather than simple jogs.
Substantial, confidence-inspiring footprint — big belt, strong build, quiet motor, and premium aesthetics.
Nordic Launch & Availability
The Wahoo KICKR RUN launches now in the Nordic region through RLVNT Distribution, and will be exclusively available at nordic.wahoofitness.com at the start. Retail partners and wholesale channels will follow; stock is limited and early adoption is encouraged.
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What makes KICKR RUN truly different from other high-end treadmills
RunFree™ mode vs traditional speed controls
Most premium treadmills still rely on buttons, paddles or preset speed levels. KICKR RUN uses a time-of-flight sensor that detects your position on the belt: move forward and it accelerates, drift back and it slows. Reviewers, like DC Rainmaker, say this “feels like running outdoors” rather than reacting to a machine.
In contrast, many high-end machines only simulate incline/decline or offer preset workouts — they don’t let you drive the pace so directly with your movement.
Lateral tilt and terrain simulation vs static decks
While some premium treadmills boast high incline (e.g., +15 %) or large belt size, very few offer lateral tilt or automatic self-leveling for uneven flooring. KICKR RUN includes lateral tilt/auto-level features, a max incline of +15 % and a decline of –3 %. The result: you get a more realistic running feel, especially for those used to outdoor routes with camber or cross-slope. Many other machines stop at incline or decline but retain flat, rigid decks.
Large belt, high top-end speed and minimal interference
KICKR RUN features a 22″ × 69″ belt, and top pace around 4 min/mile (about 2:30 min/km) according to reviewers. Combined with its fast acceleration/deceleration, it handles serious interval work that many treadmills struggle with. By contrast, other high-end commercial models may have large belts and incline, but fewer offer ultra-fast transitions or body-driven pace control.
Open ecosystem and minimalist console vs closed/hardware-heavy designs
Instead of a treadmill with a large built-in screen, countless buttons, and a fixed user interface, KICKR RUN simplifies the console to pace and incline values while letting you use your laptop/tablet or smart app for workout visuals. As one reviewer noted: “There are great treadmills with more screens… but I’d argue a good running experience trumps them all, and that’s exactly what this machine provides.”
Many other high-end machines lock you into a proprietary ecosystem with built-in displays and proprietary training content. KICKR RUN gives you freedom — Zwift, Wahoo app, or any compatible platform.
Quiet, stable build vs gym-style roar
High-end gym treadmills are built for many users, often loud and heavy, built to survive mass use not refined indoor feel. KICKR RUN is lauded for its “quiet ride” and stable build, making it more suitable for home or serious indoor training environments. That means less noise, fewer distractions, and a smoother experience in apartments or shared spaces.