JTX Fitness Review
The JTX RunRise XL is the larger, more powerful version of the RunRise: a 2.25 CHP brushless motor, 12.4 mph top speed, a roomier 150 by 50 cm deck and a 135 kg user limit, on a deck that still folds flat. It is the flat-fold JTX for people who want to run properly, on offer at £899 in the Summer Sale. Here is our full assessment.
Best flat-folding treadmill for runners
Save £100 in the Summer Sale
£999 £899
Summer Sale price, no code needed. Free UK delivery, 2-year in-home warranty, direct from JTX Fitness.
Check price at JTX Fitness →- Motor2.25 CHP brushless
- Top speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
- Incline10% power
- Deck150 x 50 cm
- AppsKinomap + Zwift
- Warranty2yr in-home
What is the JTX RunRise XL?
The RunRise XL is the larger sibling of the RunRise, built for people who want a flat-folding treadmill they can actually run on rather than just jog. It keeps the flat fold, the 16-inch screen and the Kinomap and Zwift connectivity, but steps up the motor, speed, deck size and user limit across the board.
At £899 in the Summer Sale (RRP £999) it sits between the standard RunRise and the hydraulic-fold Sprint 7. It is the flat-fold option for runners, where the Sprint range trades the flat fold for a sturdier hydraulic frame.
Motor and running feel
The 2.25 CHP brushless motor is a meaningful step up from the RunRise’s 1.5 CHP, giving more headroom for sustained running and a 12.4 mph (20 km/h) top speed that covers genuine running rather than just jogging. As a brushless unit it stays relatively quiet and cool, and is built to handle regular use without the wear of a brushed motor.
On a flat-folding frame at 75 kg it is naturally a touch less planted than a heavy fixed-frame machine, but within its class it feels stable and capable, and the larger deck helps at speed.
Deck, cushioning and incline
The running surface grows to 150 by 50 cm, longer and wider than the RunRise’s 130 by 45 cm, which makes a real difference for taller runners and anyone with a longer stride. A 6-point cushioning system takes the edge off the impact, and the user limit rises to 135 kg, the highest of the flat-fold JTX models.
Incline stays at 10 percent power, the same as the standard RunRise, and auto-adjusts on Kinomap routes. If maximum gradient matters to you, the Sprint models offer 12 percent, but for most training 10 percent is plenty.
Screen, apps and connectivity
Like the RunRise, the XL has a 16-inch screen and connects over Bluetooth to both Kinomap and Zwift, with built-in speakers and Polar-compatible heart-rate support. Kinomap drives the auto-incline to match the route; Zwift handles group runs and structured plans. Both have free tiers, so there is no mandatory subscription, which keeps the running cost down against iFIT-locked rivals.
Folding, footprint and delivery
The XL folds flat to around 25 cm for under-bed or upright storage, the same trick as the RunRise, and rolls on transport wheels. In use it takes up roughly 172 by 78 cm. At 75 kg it arrives fully assembled, so there is no build on delivery, though note JTX delivers this model to the ground floor only, so plan for getting it to its final room yourself if you are upstairs.
How it compares
Against the standard RunRise, the XL is the better runner: more motor, more speed, more deck and a higher weight limit, for £200 more in the sale. Against the Sprint 7, the trade is the fold type: the XL folds flat for under-bed storage, while the Sprint 7 uses a sturdier hydraulic fold-up deck, adds a 12 percent incline and a 3-year warranty, but cannot be stored flat. Choose the XL if flat storage and a brushless motor matter most; choose the Sprint 7 if you want the hydraulic frame and more incline. Our best folding treadmills guide widens the field.
Where JTX stands in 2026
A quick note for 2026 buyers: JTX has refreshed its branding this year around being an independent UK maker that sells direct with no subscriptions. On the RunRise XL that means the Kinomap and Zwift connectivity it relies on runs on free tiers, so the connected running it is built for costs nothing extra to use, unlike the iFIT-tied machines in the same bracket.
Our overall RunRank is a weighted view across the four pillars, not a flat average. The bigger deck, brushless motor and dual-app support make it a capable flat-fold runner, and the Summer Sale price helps the value pillar; the 10 percent incline ceiling and the inherent give of a flat-folding frame are what hold it just short of the Sprint range. How RunRank works.
- 2.25 CHP brushless motor and 12.4 mph for genuine running
- Roomy 150 x 50 cm deck, good for taller runners
- 135 kg user limit, highest of the flat-fold models
- Folds flat for under-bed storage
- £899 in the Summer Sale, down from £999
- Both Kinomap and Zwift, no mandatory subscription
- Arrives fully assembled
- Incline tops out at 10 percent, less than the Sprints’ 12 percent
- 2-year warranty, where the Sprints get 3 years
- Ground-floor delivery only
- Flat-fold frame is less planted than the fixed Sprint 9 Pro
Full specifications
| Type | Flat-folding motorised treadmill |
| Motor | 2.25 CHP brushless |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph (20 km/h) |
| Incline | 10% power, with Kinomap auto-adjust |
| Running deck | 150 x 50 cm |
| Screen | 16 inch |
| Programmes | Preset, heart-rate, user-defined, body-fat function |
| App connectivity | Kinomap and Zwift (Bluetooth) |
| Heart rate | Hand sensors, Polar-compatible chest strap and wearables |
| Cushioning | 6-point |
| Folding | Flat (folded approx. 172 x 78 x 25 cm) |
| In-use size | 172 x 78 x 127 cm |
| Max user weight | 135 kg |
| Machine weight | 75 kg |
| Assembly | Ready assembled, ground-floor delivery only |
| Warranty | 2-year in-home repair (home use) |
| Price | £999 £899 in the Summer Sale |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the JTX RunRise XL cost?
The RRP is £999, but in the current JTX Summer Sale it is £899 with no code needed, a saving of £100. JTX runs sales periodically rather than permanently, so treat £899 as a current offer rather than a fixed price and confirm the live price at the checkout.
What is the difference between the RunRise and RunRise XL?
The XL has a stronger 2.25 CHP brushless motor, a faster 12.4 mph top speed, a larger 150 by 50 cm deck and a 135 kg user limit. Both share the same 10 percent power incline, flat fold, 16-inch screen and Kinomap plus Zwift connectivity.
Does the RunRise XL work with Zwift?
Yes. JTX lists it as compatible with both Kinomap and Zwift over Bluetooth, both with free tiers, so there is no mandatory subscription.
Does it fold flat?
Yes, to around 25 cm, for under-bed or upright storage. It arrives fully assembled, though delivery is to the ground floor only.
Is the RunRise XL good for taller runners?
Better than the standard RunRise. The 150 by 50 cm deck gives more room for a longer stride, and the 135 kg user limit is the highest of the flat-fold JTX models.
Should I buy the RunRise XL or the Sprint 7?
The XL folds flat and uses a brushless motor; the Sprint 7 has a sturdier hydraulic fold, a 12 percent incline and a 3-year warranty but cannot be stored flat. Choose on whether flat storage or the hydraulic frame and extra incline matter more.
The verdict
The RunRise XL is the flat-fold JTX for people who want to run, not just jog. The 2.25 CHP brushless motor, 12.4 mph top speed, roomy 150 by 50 cm deck and 135 kg limit make it a genuinely capable runner that still slides under a bed, and the free-tier Kinomap and Zwift support keeps it cheap to live with. The 10 percent incline and 2-year warranty are the only things that trail the Sprint range. If flat storage is a priority and you want more than the standard RunRise offers, at £899 in the Summer Sale it is the pick.
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