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The best treadmills for running

Written by The CardioTested test teamUpdated November 5, 2026

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The Sole F80 is the running treadmill we'd buy: a 22 x 60 in belt, a 3.5 HP motor, 12 mph and 15% incline, a 350 lb rating and a lifetime motor warranty, usually for $1,599 to $1,899.

Our top picks

Ratings from specs · stock photos
  1. Best overall
    Sole F80
    4.5
    from $1,599
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  2. Best warranty for the money
    Horizon 7.4 AT
    4.6
    from $1,499
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  3. Best for iFIT classes
    NordicTrack Commercial 1750
    4.2
    from $1,999
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  4. Best for heavier runners
    Sole F85
    4.5
    from $2,199
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  5. Best for downhill training
    Bowflex T9
    4.4
    from $1,799
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  6. Best for intervals
    Horizon 7.0 AT
    4.4
    from $999
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What we looked for

  • A 60-inch belt
  • A motor of 3.0 CHP or more
  • Speed that holds under load at 9 mph
  • A frame that stays put at 12 mph
How we rate

Two numbers matter most. Belt length should be 60 inches if you're taller than about 5 ft 8 in, and every pick here has one except the Peloton Tread, at 59. Continuous horsepower should be 3.0 or more if you run most days, and 3.5 or more if you're heavier or fast. Screens, fans and apps are nice extras. When we test these, we'll check whether the speed holds at 9 mph under a 200 lb runner and whether the frame sways at 12.

Our picks, in detail

Best overallSole
A woman walking on a Sole F80 treadmill beside floor-to-ceiling windows
Belt
22 x 60 in
Motor
3.5 HP DC
Max user
350 lb
Floor space
82 × 37 in, folds

Sole F80

4.5Our rating · from specs
$1,599 to $1,899
Typical price

A 22-inch belt, a 3.5 HP motor and a 350 lb frame designed to stay steady at speed, for less than most machines with a screen you'd end up ignoring.

Best for

  • Homes where one person runs and another walks
  • Runners up to about 6 ft 2 in
  • Rooms where you'll fold the deck between sessions

Skip it if

  • Rooms with less than 7 ft 6 in of clear length
  • Anyone who wants streaming classes on the console
  • Upstairs rooms where foot strikes carry
Read our review
Best for iFIT classesNordicTrack
A woman jogging on a treadmill in a wood-floored home room with a window and a lamp
Belt
22 x 60 in
Motor
3.5 CHP
Max user
300 lb
Floor space
80 × 38 in, folds

NordicTrack Commercial 1750

4.2Our rating · from specs
$1,999 to $2,499
Typical price

With iFIT, workouts that move the incline and decline for you make it easy to keep showing up. Without it, you're paying for a big screen you can't cast to.

Best for

  • Anyone who'll keep paying for iFIT
  • Trail runners who want decline
  • Households that want trainer-led classes on the machine

Skip it if

  • Anyone who dislikes subscriptions
  • Users over 300 lb
  • Tight budgets: the Sole F80 does the running for $600 less at list
Read our review
Best for heavier runnersSole
Running shoes on a treadmill belt against a white wall
Belt
22 x 60 in
Motor
4.0 HP DC
Max user
375 lb
Floor space
83 × 38 in, folds

Sole F85

4.5Our rating · from specs
$2,199 to $2,499
Typical price

It's worth the step up from the F80 only if you weigh over 250 lb or run more than 20 miles a week.

Specs and our take
Best for downhill trainingBowflex
A runner on a treadmill in a dim room
Belt
22 x 60 in
Motor
3.5 CHP
Max user
400 lb
Floor space
85 × 40 in, folds

Bowflex T9

4.4Our rating · from specs
$1,799 to $2,299
Typical price

A folding 400 lb frame with 5% decline and a 10-inch screen that also works without JRNY.

Specs and our take
Best for intervalsHorizon
A treadmill facing a window that looks out over a city
Belt
20 x 60 in
Motor
3.0 CHP
Max user
325 lb
Floor space
76 × 36 in, folds

Horizon 7.0 AT

4.4Our rating · from specs
$999 to $1,399
Typical price

The QuickDial controls change speed faster than a row of buttons, and the 3.0 CHP motor has room to hold 10 mph.

Best for

  • Interval runners who change speed every minute
  • Anyone who streams their own apps on a tablet
  • Households with two users under 325 lb

Skip it if

  • Anyone who wants a built-in screen
  • Rooms shorter than 7 ft
Read our review
Best for a dedicated roomSole
A man walking on a non-folding treadmill
Belt
22 x 60 in
Motor
4.0 HP DC
Max user
400 lb
Floor space
83 × 36 in

Sole TT8

4.5Our rating · from specs
$2,699 to $2,999
Typical price

Sole's non-folding machine for a dedicated room: a 400 lb rating, 4.0 HP and decline to 6%.

Specs and our take
Best for Peloton membersPeloton
A runner on a treadmill with a large screen
Belt
20 x 59 in
Motor
3.0 HP
Max user
300 lb
Floor space
68 × 33 in

Peloton Tread

3.5Our rating · from specs
$2,995 to $3,295
Typical price

The best class experience on a treadmill, on a 59-inch belt that's shorter than the price suggests.

Specs and our take

Product photos are representative stock images, not the exact models, until our own test photos replace them.

Compare them side by side

Prices are typical ranges, not today's. Tap a column heading to sort.

Model
Sole F80Sole · 4.5/5$1,599–1,89922 x 60 in3.5 HP DC12 mph350 lbNot yet tested
Horizon 7.4 ATHorizon · 4.6/5$1,499–1,99922 x 60 in3.5 CHP12 mph350 lbNot yet tested
NordicTrack Commercial 1750NordicTrack · 4.2/5$1,999–2,49922 x 60 in3.5 CHP12 mph300 lbNot yet tested
Sole F85Sole · 4.5/5$2,199–2,49922 x 60 in4.0 HP DC12 mph375 lbNot yet tested
Bowflex T9Bowflex · 4.4/5$1,799–2,29922 x 60 in3.5 CHP12 mph400 lbNot yet tested
Horizon 7.0 ATHorizon · 4.4/5$999–1,39920 x 60 in3.0 CHP12 mph325 lbNot yet tested
Sole TT8Sole · 4.5/5$2,699–2,99922 x 60 in4.0 HP DC12 mph400 lbNot yet tested
Horizon 7.8 ATHorizon · 4.5/5$1,999–2,49922 x 60 in4.0 CHP12 mph375 lbNot yet tested
Peloton TreadPeloton · 3.5/5$2,995–3,29520 x 59 in3.0 HP12.5 mph300 lbNot yet tested

Tap a column to sort. Ratings come from published specs until we bench test a machine; specs are the manufacturer's unless a review says we measured them. Noise shows once we've measured that machine.

Frequently asked questions

What horsepower do I need for running?

3.0 continuous horsepower (CHP) for daily running, and 3.5 or more if you weigh over 200 lb or often run faster than 9 mph. Peak horsepower figures on budget machines don't tell you much, so look for the word continuous.

Is a 55-inch belt long enough for running?

It's fine for runners under about 5 ft 8 in. Taller runners tend to cut their stride short at speed on a 55-inch belt. Every pick on this page has a 60-inch belt except the Peloton Tread, which is 59.