Nike launches NikeLab Running collection, available Oct 1, 2026

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September 9, 2026

8:06pm Mountain Time

Nike will launch NikeLab Running, a new apparel collection, globally on October 1, 2026, on Nike.com and at select retailers. The debut includes tops, bottoms and outerwear for women and men.

Nike says the collection was developed from athlete insights and designed for changing conditions, according to Sarah Gardner, Director of Global Women’s Running Apparel. Nike Sport Research Lab data informed material placement to target ventilation and heat retention.

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Josh Rosenthal is the founder of Borderlands, an editorial media company built around trail running, ultrarunning, and the culture surrounding the sport. Through essays, films, interviews, and the Borderlands Trail + Ultra Running Podcast, he is building Borderlands into a media institution for deeper stories, sharper counterpoints, and a fuller celebration of trail running. His work brings taste, curiosity, and cultural analysis to a sport often covered through race results, gear, and athlete-led narratives.