Chinese tech giant Huawei unveiled at its Now is Your Run event in Madrid, Spain, last week its return to professional running watches after a five-year hiatus.

The event saw the debut of the Watch GT Runner 2. The event also showcased the Watch Ultimate 2, Mate 80 Pro, MatePad Mini, FreeBuds Pro 5 and Band 11 series.

Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge was introduced as the global ambassador for Watch GT Runner.

“Running means much more than running fast,” said Kipchoge. “I believe that running is the most beautiful activity on every level. Together with Huawei, we can reach millions of runners around the world and hopefully impact their lives in a beautiful and positive way.”

Watch GT Runner 2 is equipped with a 3D floating antenna architecture, engineered to deliver positioning precision. Equipped for the first time with an intelligent positioning algorithm, it continues to calculate the runner’s trajectory and distance even during signal interruptions, ensuring uninterrupted positioning.

The intelligent marathon mode offers one-stop race management, acting as a personal coach on the wrist throughout the journey. Not only does it help professional athletes boost their performance, but it also brings a smart and professional running experience to amateur runners.

Kipchoge shared his experience of co-creating products with Huawei at the event, saying: “I am passionate to share my opinions and perspectives to improve the smartwatch experience not just for elite athletes but for runners all around the world.”

At the event, Huawei unveiled a range of wearable devices designed to deliver more professional and personalised fitness experiences for users. The Watch Ultimate 2 debuted in a striking green colour, maintaining its top-tier capabilities for diving and outdoor adventures while introducing features tailored for golf driving range and on-course play.

Meanwhile, the Band 11 series combines sleek design with practical functionality, featuring a larger and clearer display that ensures visibility even under bright sunlight. Integrating health monitoring, activity tracking and convenient features into one compact device, it serves as a companion for users’ daily fitness needs.

The Mate 80 Pro smartphone features an upgraded true-to-colour camera that ensures consistent colour accuracy across various lighting conditions and mixed colour temperatures. Its dual space ring design blends classic elegance and modern aesthetics with enhanced performance, second-generation Kunlun Glass and AI capabilities.

The MatePad Mini has a compact 20.3cm body that’s slimmer and lighter than traditional tablets; it easily fits into pockets or handbags. Whether for reading documents, watching shows or on-the-go creative work during business trips, this device serves as a digital companion for business professionals, readers, office workers and academic researchers.

The company (www.huawei.com) also introduced the FreeBuds Pro 5 earbuds with dual-engine AI noise cancellation. Paired with a dual-drive acoustic system, they deliver noise reduction while preserving vocal and instrumental details, offering an immersive live-listening experience.