KIPRUN
Running
(1 October 2022, in Lille)
Brand
History
Born out of a shoe,
born out of a marathon
From a sentence heard during the New York City Marathon, “ keep on running ” is a mantra that runs through the heads of runners during the final kilometres…
In 2010, “ Kiprun ” became the “signature” of the first performance running shoe from the Kalenji brand: the Kiprun 1000.
In 2018, the brand decided to target competitive road runners in particular. This is how the new story with 21 running enthusiasts began.
In 2021, Kiprun became a performance brand bringing together 40 addicts of running with the aim of supporting runners in achieving their goals.
Since then, we’ve grown and become the brand of all runners. From beginner to expert, from road running to trail running. We are now 103 individuals passionate about running in the broad sense, no doubt like you, who are reading these few lines.
Our beliefs,
our dream
Pushing your limits is a rite of passage, a wholesome challenge everyone should attempt.
Running is the most accessible competitive sport. It gives every runner the power to push their boundaries and it helps make the world a better place.
Running unites people around a shared aim, while respecting the goals of the individual.
Our dream? For every person in the world to one day become a finisher, for them to feel pride in what they’ve achieved, the pride of having given everything, the pride of crossing the line with a desire to do it all over again.
Kiprun ambassador with his
“RACER” jersey during the
KIPRUN RACE (October 1,
2022 in Lille)
Yoann Kowal holds his
“KIPRUN TEAM” cap as he
watches the prototypers
Technical
Expertise
Behind the scenes:
Observation, creativity, design, and testing.
- User observation
- Computational design
- Monsters, prototypes in our prototyping workshops until we’re satisfied with the result
- Choice of components, materials and colours
- Industrial prototyping, final lab and user tests
Carbon plate test
Biomechanical tests.
Here Méline Rollin does the test
on a treadmill with the KD900X
Road
Running
Athlete
Stories
Yoann Kowal
#Road To Paris 2024
Yoann Kowal is a worldrenowned athletics champion with several French championship titles under his belt in the 1,500m and 3,000m steeplechase.
He was also European champion in 2014 and earned a superb 5th place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the same discipline.
He is an athlete with growing ambitions, and KIPRUN is helping him towards his next goal: qualifying for the Paris Olympics in the legendary marathon.
Milestones completed:
- Seville Half Marathon, 30/01/22 in 63”08
- Intensive training in Kenya at 2,400m altitude
- Lille half marathon, 03/20/22 in 62”17
- 10,000m European Cup (a win for the French team)
- The Med’ Games in Oran
- Paris 10K 05/02/23 (winning time of 29”42)
On October 2, 2022, Yoann tried his hand at the iconic London Marathon for the first timeExperience this first marathon from the inside.
Experience his first marathon from behind the scenes. Experience, emotion, overcoming your limits. These were the words that came to mind when Yoann crossed the finish line after 2 hours, 27 minutes and 59 seconds of relentless physical and mental effort.
The Paris marathon will be his next test!
Feel the buzz & Follow Yoann with us via @kiprunrunning
Day before the London Marathon
(02/10/22), Yoann prepares his outfit
for the big day
Eve of the London Marathon.
Stride exercises in a London garden
Eve of the London Marathon.
Stride exercises in a London garden
D-Day: Last moments of concentration
before the start of the race
Paul Chelimo
#Two-time American Olympic medalist
KIPRUN teams are delighted to welcome a new member to their team with the signing of Paul CHELIMO, an American athlete of Kenyan origin. As a 5,000m specialist, Paul intends to challenge himself on long distance and co-creation with his new equipment supplier
#From Kenyan strides to the American Dream
Paul took his first steps and strides at the age of 9 in Iten, the birthplace of running. At the age of 20, in 2010, Paul decided to move to Arkansas, in the United States, to run with Shorter College and the National Junior College Athletic Association. In 2014, he joined the United States Army and its elite athletic program, and was later granted U.S. citizenship.
Milestones completed:
- 5,000m Silver Olympic medal in Rio in 2016
- 5,000m Bronze Olympic medal in Tokyo in 2021
- winning the title at the USA Track and Field Championships (5,000m)
This new collaboration between the equipment manufacturer and the athlete therefore makes perfect sense in order to support his sporting goals starting in April 2023.
Feel the buzz & follow Paul with us via @kiprunrunning
Paul prepares for the Berlin
half-marathon on 02/04/23
Méline Rollin
#Road To Paris 2024
24-year-old Meline Rollin is a specialist in Cross Country and 10km track & road. She has already been selected 5 times for the French national team.
A promising athlete who has become the KIPRUN team’s first female athlete.
Milestones completed:
- The Paris half, 06/03/22, in 1h11”22
- 10,000m European Cup (6th place)
- The Med’ Games in Oran (8th place)
- Valencia Marathon, 04/12/22 in 2h30’27”. This was the 10th fastest time ever recorded in France.
With these achievements, Méline has further staked her claim as one of France’s elite athletes.
Feel the buzz & follow Méline with us via @kiprunrunning
Méline prepares for the Valencia
marathon on 12/04/22
Méline crosses the finish line of the
Valencia Marathon with the superb
time of 2’30”27
Shoes
CUSHION - STABILITY
KS900 / KS900 light
M Foam
Designed for passionate longdistance runners, or those looking for stability due to their weight or preferences.
CUSHION - DYNAMISM
KD900 / KD900X
Pebax®
Designed for runners looking for a lightweight, agile shoe to help them run faster.
The KD900 & KD900X perform particularly well during interval training and races.
KIPRUN KS900
#BreakTheDistanceWall
The KS900 takes you beyond your limits. The shoe’s unmatched cushioning will allow you to take on any distance during races or training. It has been developed to keep you feeling comfortable with each stride and limit the impact on your joints.
Stop choosing between comfort and performance. As soft as it is grippy and as stable as it is light, this shoe will make you want to take on the most demanding competitions.
At KIPRUN, when it comes to our shoes, the DECATHLON Sportslab centre of expertise dedicated to research into the body of athletes is one of our cornerstones for development.
The KS900 was the central focus when we carried out work to improve the heel cushioning of our shoes.
Our engineers have trained dozens of testers to objectively assess the cushioning quality of a shoe.
With the KS900, we took a user-defined target and used mathematical modelling to get as close as possible to this target.
The results allowed us to design a shoe for men and women with a specific shape and cushioning response. At the same time, we carried out a longitudinal epidemiology study of over 800 runners alongside our partner LIH, noticing that better sole cushioning led to lower risk of injury.
So with our MFOAM foam – the most shock-absorbing foam Kiprun has ever designed – we are helping to protect runners’ bodies during training and competition for at least 1,000 km.
That’s what we call sustainable performance!
- CUSHIONING: M FOAM / Soft cushioning
- LIGHTWEIGHT: 256 g in size 42
216 g in size 38 - DROP: 8 mm
- NEUTRAL STRIDE
KIPRUN KS900 Light
CUSHION - STABILITY
The KS900 Light is the most versatile shoe in the Cushion Stability range. With its sleek design, this new model does not need to compromise between comfort, cushioning and a lightweight feel.
Optimized comfort
Equipped with ultra-soft MFOAM technology – with its thick honeycomb foam – the KS900 light provides maximum comfort and cushioning to support athletes on a regular basis over long distances.
This ultra-soft and reactive foam provides real comfort for miles. Weighing less than 252 g (42), this shoe provides a lightweight feel and makes running seem completely effortless.
Maximum stability
The wide geometry of the KS900 light, combined with premium rubber, ensures excellent grip on wet ground, even at top speed, giving you the performance needed for your track training sessions or races.
This base offers better force distribution to provide good stability during races, especially over long distances. It absorbs shocks efficiently and provides excellent ankle support for when your foot hits the ground.
An elegant silhouette
The upper design is clean and efficient. The KS900 Light is composed predominantly of a clever breathable mesh that doesn’t feature any unnecessary insets. The lighter components give this new model a strong, energetic design.
- CUSHIONING: M FOAM / Soft cushioning
- LIGHTWEIGHT: 252 g in size 42
205 g in size 38 - DROP: 8 mm
- NEUTRAL STRIDE
Available for men and women
and also in other colours
KIPRUN KD900
CUSHION - DYNAMISM
#BreakYourLimits
KIPRUN presents the KD900, a brand new shoe in the Cushion Dynamism range. An ultra-dynamic shoe despite lacking a carbon plate. Featuring good cushioning, this new model offers significant energy return for a brand new running feel.
Unparalleled energy
The KD900 is made of VFOAM foam in a Pebax® material, a collaboration between the KIPRUN teams and leading French chemicals company Arkema. This partnership has made the KD900 model more technical and 20% more dynamic than classic shoes.
The specific geometry of the KD900’s sole is inspired by the K-ring – a shape unique to donuts – which helps disperse shock waves. The shape optimises the deformation of the material for maximum energy return. The supreme cushioning and rebound effect is comparable to jumping on a trampoline.
A lightweight model
The lightweight build of the KD900’s upper results in a shoe weighing just 203 g (42). It has a breathable mesh and provides comfort for intensive training and longdistance runs.
- CUSHIONING: Pebax FOAM / ENERGY RETURN
- LIGHTWEIGHT: 203 g in 42
170 g in 38 - DROP: 8 mm
- NEUTRAL STRIDE
- GRIP: 5 stars rubber for excellent grip on wet roads and around bends
KIPRUN KD900X
CUSHION - DYNAMISM
#BreakYourLimits
Heard of the KD900X?
This shoe promises incredible energy return for gaining speed and performing well over time.
“20% more dynamic than classic shoes. The foam/ carbon plate combo generates 75% energy return.”
KIPRUN has partnered up with the best in the business to offer its first carbon shoe! Weighing 220 g in size 42, the shoe is a little gem. French chemicals company Arkema offered us the same expertise it has already shared with competing brands to help create a foam with unparalleled energy return. The midsole of the Kiprun KD900X is made of two layers of Arkema’s Pebax foam.
With a full-length carbon fibre plate, the shoe has a 37mm heel height and an 8mm drop. It is versatile enough for all road running distances, from 5 km to marathon. Yohann Kowal himself has run a half marathon wearing this shoe and will be using it in the London Marathon in 2022.
At KIPRUN, this is what we call sustainable performance!
“During the Lille halfmarathon on 20 March 2022, Yoann achieved his personal best of 1:02:17 with the KD900X, an incredible performance in an official race. Yoann particularly appreciated its lightweight feel and excellent manoeuvrability, especially when accelerating after running around hairpin bends on wet ground.”
This shoe is also incredibly durable! Its key features have been tested and approved over more than 1,000 km!
- CUSHIONING: Pebax FOAM / carbon plate ENERGY RETURN
- LIGHTWEIGHT: 225 g in 42
182 g in 38 - DROP: 8 mm
- NEUTRAL STRIDE
- GRIP: 5 stars rubber for excellent grip on wet roads and bends
Available for men and women
Men
Apparels
Women
Apparels
Watches
Decathlon x Coros: the saga continues.
GPS900, the co-designed outdoor watch.
After the release of the GPS500 watch in early 2022, we’re expanding our offering of COROS co-designed watches, with the launch of the brand new GPS900!
The GPS900 watch has all the features of its little sister – the GPS500 – with additional features dedicated to outdoor activities.
Love outdoor sports? Looking for a watch you can take anywhere? A running partner for taking on mountains, oceans, paths or roads, that you could wear every day, and turn to and say, «It’s #Timeforadventure»?
The GPS900 by Coros is made for you! The technology embedded is approved by the greatest champions, including Kilian Jornet and Eliud Kipchogee – partners of equipment manufacturer Coros – this solid and
premium watch is a blend of technologies just waiting to be tested by the most demanding of adventurers.
Features:
- GPS / GPS+GLONASS / GPS + Beidou
- Altimeter / Barometer / Compass
- Navigation in breadcrumb mode / return to starting point function
- 35H battery life in GPS mode (80h in UltraMax* mode), until 30 days in daily mode
Technical specifications:
- Gorilla Glass
- 46 mm ABS Case
- Weight 58g
- Color: Black
Trail
Running
Athlete
Stories
Blandine L’hirondel
Blandine is our team’s star athlete, the headliner and the best ambassador the trail brand could have, both on a human and sporting level.
Sparkling, smiling, exuding the joys of life and the taste for success. If trail running were an image, that image would be Blandine.
- European Champion 2022 (Long Trail)
- Winner of the CCC (UTMB Race 2022)
- 2022 World Champion (Long Trail)
- Voted Athlete of the Year by the FFA 2022
Obstetrician gynaecologist at the Mende hospital in Lozère, Blandine is embarking on a season full of challenges.
Will she be the first female three-time long trail world champion next June in Austria?
2023 will also see her tackling her first 100 miles, again near Chamonix at the end of August during the prestigious UTMB.
There is no doubt that the big trail family at Decathlon and her friends from the EVADICT Women’s Team will all be behind her.
Blandine and the women’s team during the team trail in Passy
Blandine at the finish of the Golden Trail Series during the Ventoux trail
Evadict women team
GO WHERE YOU’RE LEAST EXPECTED
An insane challenge and a wide variety of athletes led by Philippe Propage. This is our chance to put our values and products at the forefront of international trail running.
A mad gamble, but one that has paid off.
Our 100% female team, with its wide-ranging personalities and racing abilities, helps add a feminine touch to trail running. Both in the design of our products and the incredible tales of adventure that our 10 trail runners have experienced.
Thank you to:
- Marie Dohin
- Camille Thire-Monnier
- Laurie Phai
- Céline Finas
- Mélanie Finas
- Jade Rodriguez
- Clémentine Geoffray
- Adeline Martin
- Sarah Vieuille
- Blandine L’hirondelle
Céline Finas in Chamonix at 3am
after achieving the feat of finishing
the TDS
(145k race with a 9,670m uphill climb)
Philippe Propage (team coach)
and the women’s team during
a team meeting
Shoes
EVADICT
Creator and designer of shoes
RACELIGHT
Pebax®
Matryx®
Designed for trail runners looking for that lightweight, dynamic feel.
Our Race Light shoes are a formidable all-terrain competition shoe!
MTC2 MEN & WOMEN
The MT CUSHION 2 offers soft, comfortable and durable cushioning!
Entirely redesigned by our team, the iconic MT CUSHION 2 offers you a top level of expertise, with its lightweight and breathable MATRYX® textile providing great cushioning, comfort, and added durability.
MT CUSHION, what does that mean?
The letters ‘MT’ are a nod to the mountain, the trail runner’s favourite terrain. So they’re mountain shoes, but not exclusively – they’re suitable for all terrains and trails, from rocky to muddy to dry. “You have to imagine yourself running on a light, soft and fluffy cushion. The MT CUSHION 2 is a shoe that protects and supports”, says Thierry, product manager. CUSHION refers to the cushioning that gives you that nice comfortable feel when you run. It’s a by-word for fun and high-performance!
The feedback you gave us for improvement allowed us to challenge ourselves and make progress with the second version of the MT CUSHION, which we are even more proud of.
Enhancements include:
- a new stud design for reliable and durable grip,
- a reworked midsole for even softer cushioning,
- and a new 100% MATRYX® textile upper (woven in Ardèche) for great durability.
“A lighter product means lower CO2 impact. So by reducing the number of components, by purifying the shoe, and by opting for an ultra-durable, lightweight material such as MATRYX®, we have saved 15.5% CO2 for the men’s shoe and 12% for the women’s, versus the previous version. The laces are also recycled, and the reinforcements, tongue mesh and insole lining are designed in recycled polyester”, says Manon, product engineer.
The MT CUSHION 2 has been approved and adopted by the athletes of our EVADICT WOMEN’S TEAM, and in particular by our double world champion. Blandine L’Hirondel wore the MT CUSHION 2 during the first part of the Long Trail World Championships (80 km), which she won in Thailand in October 2022. She also wore this shoe during her preparation for the CCC®, in August 2022. Its lightweight feel, cushioning and excellent foot support make it perfect for Blandine.
#smilesformiles
- STUDS: 5mm
- TERRAIN: Varied
- CUSHIONING: Soft cushioning / Full Kalensole soft - Matryx® textile - new outsole
- LIGHTWEIGHT: 290 g in size 42
255 g in size 38 - DROP: 4 mm
- NEUTRAL STRIDE
- DURABILITY: Matryx® textile
RACELIGHT MEN & WOMEN
A lightweight and dynamic feel for running fast!
The Race Light is an allterrain short trail shoe, for competitors who run up to 40km looking for speed and performance.
The Race Light has been exclusively designed for trail runners eager to compete. Light and dynamic, it hugs the feet perfectly. The essential asset for climbing to the top of the rankings.
THE Race Light: the story of a shoe designed for running fast.
It’s fair to say, the Race Light was the missing element we so desperately needed. It is the essential shoe, but it is not made for everyone. It is aimed at runners with specific, often overlooked requirements that not all trail runners share. And that’s the way it should be – there’s only one place on the podium!
Once we realised this, nothing could stop us. Our minds were made up: those who run fastest deserve the support of the Race Light.
Matryx®: A high-end material for added performance and quality.
Produced in the Rhône-Alpes region Matryx® is a highquality, patented material well-known in the world of trail running. Ultra resistant, light and breathable, it is actually high tenacity polyester coated with polyurethane (resistant to tears and rubbing, highly breathable). We chose to add aramid yarn to the weave for even more support.
We are proud to reveal this awesome collaboration!
#smilesformiles
- DYNAMISM: Upbar Pebax®
- DURABILITY: Matryx® textile
- TERRAIN: Varied
- STUDS: 5 mm
- DROP: 4 mm
- NEUTRAL STRIDE
- LIGHTWEIGHT: 225 g in size 42
200 g in size 39
Available for men and women
Men
Apparels
Women
Apparels
Vest
A light jacket that adapts to your body shape.
Our team of trail running enthusiasts designed this vest to carry what you need for your fast runs, as well as your short to medium length training sessions.
Looking to run faster with a more lightweight feel? Weighing only 175 g, this discreet 5 L jacket adapts to your body shape. Carry your essential items thanks to the 12 pockets.
A jacket that stays in place and adapts to your body shape.
No more jiggling accessories while you run! This jacket’s stretch material and slim fit ensure your equipment stays firmly in place.
The notch fastening system helps it adapt to your body shape. Adjust the height of the straps to fit your chest size. Brand new hem elastic provides enhanced support and maximum comfort. It’s a discreet jacket you won’t even know you’re wearing!
How do you stay hydrated with this 5-litre jacket?
The two front pockets are designed to allow you to carry two 500 ml soft flasks and bring them to your mouth without taking them out of their pocket. You can easily add a third 500 ml flask in the rear mesh pocket (by laying it down), for races where you’re asked to carry 1.5 litres of water with you.
An eco-designed bag with recycled components.
This jacket is made with 60% recycled textiles.
Headlamp
900LM in boost mode to feel safer at night!
Designed to last all night, the ON TRAIL 900LM headlamp is essential for your long trail runs. Its powerful, removable and rechargeable battery gives you complete running freedom.
Our team of passionate trail runners designed this powerful and intuitive 900 lumens headlamp for trail and ultra-trail runners.
A headlamp designed for trail runners and ultra-distance runners.
Thanks to its long battery life, and its powerful, removable and rechargeable battery, the ON TRAIL 900LM headlamp is tailor-made for ultra distances. But that’s not all it’s for. We’ve also thought about the experts. You know, those completely fearless runners. Those who need to see as well at night as they do during the day, so that their eyes can keep up with the frantic pace of their legs without any extra effort.
And guess what? Our headlamp got the nod of approval from our 6 lightninglegged experts.
Testing is adopting! Just ask them...
The 10 trail runners who have tested our ON TRAIL 900 lumens headlamp in the real world will tell you: they couldn’t believe how comfortable this product is or how well it stays in place! And the photographers/ trailers (they take pictures while they run… #robust) who accompanied us during a shoot at Guerlédan Lake in Brittany were also won over... So much so that handing the headlamp back to us at the end of the day was never going to happen!
