Speed-Testing Sneaker Billboards

Reebok's Running Challenge Gives Free Sneakers to Fast Runners

This gamified billboard created for Reebok displays sneakers, while encouraging pedestrians to participate in a running challenge in order to receive free running shoes -- only the fastest runner will be rewarded.

Reebok's interactive, competitive and playful running challenge kicked off last week in Stockholm where a Plexiglas billboard was erected with a speed timer attached. Those who passed by became immediately interested in the display. Many of them accepted the challenge as they attempted to run their way to a new pair of Reebok sneakers.

Those who "ran past the ad faster than 17 kilometers per hour (about 10.5 miles per hour) unlocked a brand new pair of ZPump 2.0 shoes." Reebok's use of gamified and interactive branding is a great way to gain consumer interest while promoting a new sneaker in an experiential way.

Gamified Marketing
Using interactive and competitive elements in marketing campaigns to engage consumers and create a unique experience.
Experiential Branding
Creating immersive and interactive brand experiences to increase consumer interest and promote products.
Speed-based Rewards
Offering incentives or rewards based on speed or performance, creating a sense of competition and excitement.

Industries Being Reshaped

Sports Apparel
Opportunity to incorporate gamification and experiential branding into marketing strategies to engage consumers and promote new products.
Advertising
Using interactive billboards and gamified campaigns to capture consumer attention and create memorable experiences.
Fitness and Wellness
Implementing speed-based rewards and challenges to encourage physical activity and engage consumers in a fun and exciting way.
SCORE
4.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 46%
Activity 93%
Freshness 8%

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