REAL RUNNERS
CHALLENGE

Choose to cover a total distance of 10, 20 or 40km over 4-weeks. Run, jog, walk. Every step counts.

Sprint, jog, stroll. You do you.

Together with New Balance we’re making every step count. Choose to cover a total distance of 10km, 20km or 40km over your 4-week challenge.

It’s not about hitting your goal in one run. Every run, jog or walk will get you closer to your goal. 

Challenge starts Monday, 24th March. Unlock now with your 7-day free trial. Then as little as $2.60AUD per week.

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Choose your total distance to cover

Here to slay 10km

If you’re a beginner runner or you’re looking for motivation to move your body, this challenge is made for you. Cover 10km over the next 4 weeks.

Remember, it’s not about hitting your goal in one run. Think of it as 2.5km each week. Run or walk – you do you.

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Choose your total distance to cover

Unstoppable queens 20km

From your longer weekend runs to hot girl walks, challenge yourself to cover 20km over the next 4-weeks.

Remember, it’s not about hitting your goal in one run. Think of it as 5km each week. Let’s be real, you’ve got this.

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Choose your total distance to cover

Motivated AF

Love a long distance run? Challenge your body and mind and choose to cover 40km over the next 4 weeks.

Remember, it’s not about hitting your goal in one run. Think of it as 10km each week. Feeling Motivated AF? Let’s go.

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New Balance is made for real runners

Looking for new runners? We’re obsessed with the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4. From your long, steady runs to speedy interval sessions, the FuelCell technology is designed to support real runners, as you run your way. Plus, they’re pink - which we love!

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Trust me, you are a real runner

Struggling, sweating, stopping - those moments you don’t feel like a runner are exactly what make you one. Showing up is what counts. This challenge is made for real runners. It’s not about hitting your goal in one run. It’s about staying motivated, running your way and embracing that runner’s high.

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Find your local Kicrun Club

Connect with real runners across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and London - every Saturday morning.

No matter where you’re at on your running journey, it’s all about having fun, overcoming self-doubt and supporting each other, every step of the way. Let’s get out there to boost our running confidence, build new connections and grab a coffee, together!

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Challenge FAQs

  • How do I join the real runners challenge?
      • Join Kic, if you’re new you can access a 7-day free trial (love that for you). 
      • Head to the Kic app and find the Real Runners Challenge.
      • Choose to cover a total distance of 10km, 20km or 40km over the 4 week challenge. 
      • Complete any run or walk in app between the 24th of March – 21st of April to count towards your goal. 
      • Run options include: our 0-3km, 0-5km, 5-10km, 10-21km, and 21-42.2km run programs, guided runs or use the run tracker. Treadmill not included. 
      • Track your progress in app as you run towards your goal!
  • Do I have to start on the 24th of March?

      Nope! You can start the challenge whenever you’re feeling ready. However, you have until Monday, 21st of April to cover your total distance goal. So, the sooner you start running, the sooner you can hit your goal!

  • How do I track my runs?

      You can complete any run or walk in the Kic app between the 24th of March – 21st of April to count towards your goal. 

      Your run options include: our 0-3km, 0-5km, 5-10km, 10-21km, and 21-42.2km run programs, guided runs or use the run tracker. Treadmill not included. 

  • How much does Kic cost?

      New to Kic? You can unlock the Real Runners Challenge with your 7-day free trial. Then continue to access everything in the Kic app for as little as $2.60AUD/week. 

      Kic subscription options:

      • Monthly: $29.99AUD / billed every month 
      • Quarterly: $69.99AUD billed every 3 months 
      • Annual: $134.99AUD billed every year 
  • What else do I get access to in the Kic app?

      Your Kic membership will unlock everything you need to support your running training, like on-demand Pilates, strength and yoga classes, healthy recipes that actually taste good and meditations to help with stress, sleep and everything in between.

      PLUS – Gain access to our inspiring Kic Facebook community of 50,000 strong. 

      Let’s get to know each other with a 7-day free trial and then from as little as $2.60AUD/week you can continue to access everything Kic has to offer!

  • I need new runners, what would you recommend?

      Hands down, the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4. 

      Rebel by name, rebel by nature, the FuelCell Rebel v4 will change the way you look at an everyday trainer. The propulsive feel of FuelCell technology creates a remarkably responsive underfoot that can quickly adapt from long, steady runs to something shorter and more spontaneous. Additional details like a streamlined mesh upper add race-inspired accents to a dynamic upbeat trainer, designed to bring an element of fun back into your run.

  • How do I enter to win the New Balance and Kic prizes?

      If you love freebies, you’re in luck. We have loads of prizes to give away throughout the challenge. 

      • Attend our Kicrun clubs. Every Saturday over the 4 week challenge we’re treating one lucky winner to a $100AUD New Balance voucher. Available in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. 
      • Complete the Real Runners Challenge in the Kic app. You’ll go in the draw to win a $500AUD New Balance voucher. 
      • Follow us at the @realrunnersclub on Instagram. When we hit 5k, 10k and 15k followers we’re giving away 5 x pairs of New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 at every milestone. Valued at $220AUD. 

      T&C’s apply.