# Wahoo Kickr Run Treadmill

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**Category:** Equipment\
**Created:** [January 23, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252 "2024-01-23T13:18:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![AJS914](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@AJS914](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AJS914)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/22 "2024-01-23T20:21:38Z")

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Is the tilt necessary or even a game changer for running? Maybe people will run some simulated mountain trail with lots of twists and turns?

Here’s what I’d like to know - will spare parts be available in 10 years? If you buy an Icon brand treadmill (Nordictrack and others) you can find parts for a decade. You can even find exploded diagrams and repair them yourself for Icon treadmills.

The cycling industry has been a big zero when it comes to electronics. You are SOL with expensive out of warranty trainers. $800 electronic derailleurs become paperweights… Why can’t the $10 worth of electronics inside one be replaced? Why isn’t there at least a mail-in repair service?

This keeps me from ever spending big bucks on a trainer. I’ll just buy the cheapest direct drive model and use my bike’s power meter.

(Other than that, it does look like a cool treadmill.)

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**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/23 "2024-01-23T20:25:56Z")

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> [@AJS914](#):
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> Is the tilt necessary or even a game changer for running?

For the “everything on Zwift must be as realistic as possible” crowd, I would say yes.

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**Author:** ![giventotri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/giventotri/32/154888_2.png) [@giventotri](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/giventotri)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/24 "2024-01-23T20:36:39Z")

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> [@AJS914](#):
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> Is the tilt necessary or even a game changer for running?

It’s not necessary or a game changer, but more of a nice to have. It’s one of those things where that little bit of variety might make the difference between finishing a long run or cutting it short because I got bored out of my mind.

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**Author:** ![AJS914](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@AJS914](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AJS914)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/25 "2024-01-23T20:46:50Z")

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Are there miles and miles of trails in Zwift or elsewhere that support this feature?

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**Author:** ![giventotri](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/giventotri/32/154888_2.png) [@giventotri](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/giventotri)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/26 "2024-01-23T20:53:25Z")

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> Are there miles and miles of trails in Zwift

Yes: [Zwift Worlds and Running Routes](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-worlds-and-running-routes-HyPg7rL3F)

> that support this feature?

That automatically change pace/incline? No, as far as I know, this Wahoo treadmill is the first time Zwift has implemented controlling a treadmill from the app. There are treadmills that you can pair directly to Zwift, but only for reporting pace, incline and cadence to the app; you still have to control those things manually from the treadmill.

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**Author:** ![mhandwerk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mhandwerk/32/156397_2.png) [@mhandwerk](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mhandwerk)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/27 "2024-01-23T23:32:05Z")

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Similar in price to Technogym MyRun and bit cheaper than the Peloton Tread+. WAY cheaper than a Woodway.

It’d be interesting to test one out. I love the feel of a Woodway. Unfortunately my gym just got rid of the 6 they had. They said they were breaking down/needing maintenance more than the other brands they have (which could have been because they would get used more and harder than the others).

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**Author:** ![Erik\_Wahlstrom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/erik_wahlstrom/32/67804_2.png) [@Erik\_Wahlstrom](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Erik_Wahlstrom)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/28 "2024-01-23T23:46:23Z")

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I see lawsuits when people crash and burn on that 5th VO2Max treadmill interval.

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**Author:** ![TooManyDogs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/toomanydogs/32/98121_2.png) [@TooManyDogs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TooManyDogs)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/29 "2024-01-24T01:01:51Z")

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Definitely agree.

I impulse bought my Kickr bike v1 a couple years ago when Zwift was clearing out inventory so it was a big discount. Fortunately I’ve had no issues and I wahoo has good support but I don’t know what will happen 5 years from now if I have issues.

Contrast that with my concept 2 rower which all parts are easily replaced and the manufacture supports pretty much all their models that they’ve made.

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**Author:** ![theakstons](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/theakstons/32/12895_2.png) [@theakstons](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/theakstons)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/30 "2024-01-24T08:12:27Z")

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So, how do I fit my bike onto it?

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**Author:** ![Aeroiseverything](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/aeroiseverything/32/99105_2.png) [@Aeroiseverything](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Aeroiseverything)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/31 "2024-01-24T08:49:56Z")

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That’s extremely interesting. Definitely on the list of stupid stuff to buy.

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**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/32 "2024-01-25T13:34:24Z")

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[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/6/6/66d35a907c291c694f7d99f15ecacbf26c0ad41f.jpeg "Wahoo KICKR RUN: A Ton New Details!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvtNHu0KB6E)

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**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/33 "2024-01-25T15:30:32Z")

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This was really informative. Thanks for sharing.

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**Author:** ![PhoenixNyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/977dab/32.png) [@PhoenixNyne](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/PhoenixNyne)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/34 "2024-04-15T14:00:56Z")

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At this price point I’m surprised it doesn’t have a tracks instead of a belt.

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**Author:** ![TravisM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/travism/32/163409_2.png) [@TravisM](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TravisM)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/35 "2024-10-11T15:54:54Z")

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These things are available for order in the US with November delivery, which adds $300.

I’m not sure if they had mentioned it before, but now on the website there’s a warning that you need a dedicated 15/20 amp 120v circuit to use it. So most people will also need to hire an electrician to run a new circuit for this thing.

[Power, space, and connectivity requirements for KICKR RUN](https://support.wahoofitness.com/hc/en-us/articles/20737825848594-Power-space-and-connectivity-requirements-for-KICKR-RUN)

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**Author:** ![Joelrivera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/joelrivera/32/145557_2.png) [@Joelrivera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Joelrivera)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/36 "2024-10-11T16:30:27Z")

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Well shit… My plan was to put it upstairs… I do not have dedicated outlet up here… 😕

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**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/37 "2024-10-11T16:39:56Z")

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Sooooo…over 18 months from announcement to availability? Yeesh…

(or did I miss some availability in the interim?)

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**Author:** ![jcolp](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jcolp/32/146093_2.png) [@jcolp](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jcolp)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/38 "2024-10-11T17:29:38Z")

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Er, the KICKR RUN was announced at the start of this year.

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**Author:** ![Deleteme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/deleteme/32/12895_2.png) [@Deleteme](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Deleteme)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/40 "2024-10-11T17:39:45Z")

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Coupled with Wahoo’s notorious perfect reliability record. 🤣 😂 🙃 Ouch…

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**Author:** ![Deleteme](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/deleteme/32/12895_2.png) [@Deleteme](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Deleteme)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/41 "2024-10-11T18:08:44Z")

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The wife got a ‘sauna’ that came with a 20-amp plug. Their solution was to just swap out the receptacle on the wall, and I was ‘Oh really’… It has a short quick spike in demand, and then droped down to fairly low demand, it’s on a dedicated circuit it turns out. It still freaks me a little, but it doesn’t get used very much at all (anymore).

One thing about circuit breakers: They are made to interrupt the power flow if there is a sudden demand spike (short) to avoid overheating and a potential fire, however, each time the breaker is tripped it wears on it, causing it to likely fail or trip again in the future. Especially with high load items, once it trips, it could start repeatedly tripping over and over, like a dryer circuit: we had one trip, and then it kept tripping sooner and easier. (My wife would just reset it, but it kept happening, until she finally mentioned it. The breaker was getting pretty hot after being reset a number of times for sure. It failed in less than a month) That first trip ‘cooked’/stressed the breaker. I replaced it, and it works fine, so far. Arc fault breakers can be ‘cooked’ too. A weak breaker can be more dangerous as it can heat up when it trips and repeated trips make the breaker unable to trip completely, or ever. ALSO Test your GFCI outlets every couple of months, they can stop working over time and not trip on a ground fault…

And DO NOT just pop a larger breaker into a circuit that trips a lot. The breaker is controlled by the gauge of wire for that circuit, so swapping a 20 amp breaker for a tripping 15 can allow the wire and any connections to overheat and cause a fire.

TMI? Get an electricians opinion before doing anything that might involve upgrading breakers or outlets.

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**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wahoo-kickr-run-treadmill/90252/42 "2024-10-11T18:20:11Z")

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> [@jcolp](#):
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> KICKR RUN was announced at the start of this year.

Eh, my bad…I just glanced at the timeline at the right and saw “Jan 23” and mentally defaulted to January 2023. 🤷🏻

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