5 Emerging Running Trends for 2026
Here is a quick look at five key running trends that will emerge in 2026 based on what we saw at The Running Event trade show.
The all-new Six Minute Mile Run Club brings expert coaching, community, and exclusive race perks to runners everywhere.
Six Minute Mile, producers of one of the world’s largest endurance sports email newsletters, is excited to announce the launch of the Six Minute Mile Run Club, an interactive training platform that combines the world-class coaching of McMillan Training with a supportive community, exclusive content, live training webinars, and numerous perks aimed at giving runners of all ability levels everything they need to reach their goals.
“In this day and age of impersonal, AI-fueled training apps and cookie cutter training programs that feel like they’re written by a robot, we’re giving runners a program built on coaching with a personal touch,” said Six Minute Mile founder and publisher David Lavallee. “We believe the Six Minute Mile Run Club not only gives runners great value for their investment, but also gives them direct connections with McMillan Training coaches and a vibrant and supportive community of like-minded runners to help guide them to their goals.”
For $40 per month, club members receive access to more than 1,000 training plans, personalized coaching with 24/7 support, interactive sessions with coaches, physical therapists, nutritionists, pro athletes and other experts, VIP race entries, in-person meet-ups and shakeout runs at select races, monthly gear giveaways from top brands, and a private community to talk splits and bonks.
McMillan Training is led by Greg McMillan, a national champion runner, exercise scientist, and renowned coach who has guided thousands of athletes to new personal bests, ranging from first-time half-marathoners and Boston Marathon qualifiers, to U.S. champions and Olympic competitors. He emphasizes consistency, patience, smart training, and the mental aspect of running in his coaching philosophy, but also stressed the need for constant adjustments along the way to a goal.
“We’ve built the Run Club around the same science-backed training principles I use with elite athletes,” said Greg McMillan. “But it’s also approachable—runners get the structure they need, plus the encouragement that keeps them consistent and injury-free.”
Founded in 2018, the Six Minute Mile newsletter brings runners news, inspirational stories, training insights, fueling tips, and input about the latest shoes and gear, and special deals for runners and fitness enthusiasts. In addition to newsletters, Six Minute Mile also produces the Six Minute Mile Podcast, and develops training, wellness, and running gear content for the SixMinuteMile.com and its social media channels.
Called one of the best and smartest distance running coaches in America by Runner’s World, Greg McMillan is renowned for his ability to combine the science of endurance performance with the art of real-world coaching. While getting his graduate degree in Exercise Science he created the ever-popular McMillan Running Calculator–called “The Best Running Calculator” by Outside Magazine. A National Champion runner himself, Greg coaches runners from beginners to Boston Qualifiers (15,000+ and counting!) to Olympians.