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Puma hosted the Puma 418 relay, a nonstop race from Herzogenaurach to Berlin. Teams faced logistical challenges and varying strategies. Team Running Society won, followed by Another Cotton Lab and Team Project 3.
The race highlighted Puma's new NITRO™ Lab in Berlin, opening ahead of the marathon. It featured challenges, giveaways, and a 1km treadmill challenge for a chance to win shoes. Project 3 athletes had a chance to win $3000 for improving their marathon times. Read more racing coverage.
Team Project 3, including AW's Paul Freary, aimed for recovery and adaptability. Despite not winning, they formed lasting friendships and motivation. Puma Project 3 supports 'sub-elite' athletes with training, gear, and prize money. Related: Record Prize Purses Set for 2028 Track and Field Championships.
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Teams raced nonstop from Puma's HQ to Berlin, showcasing the brand's new NITRO™ Lab. Puma hosted the Puma 418 relay, a nonstop race from Herzogenaurach to Berlin. Teams faced logistical challenges and varying strategies. Team Running Society won, followed by Another Cotton Lab and Team Project 3.
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Runner World published this brief on September 25, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 25, 2026.
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