Diplo’s Run Club Announces Event Sponsors Ahead of 2026-27 Season

June 29, 2026

Leading fitness, footwear and lifestyle brands support one of the nation's fastest-growing running and music event series

LOS ANGELES – June 29, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Diplo’s Run Club today announced its official partner lineup for the 2026-27 season, with seven national brands supporting the event series as it opens July 12 with its inaugural event in Denver.

Part 5K and part mini-music festival, Diplo’s Run Club combines a 3.1-mile run with a post-race concert featuring Diplo and guest performers. More than half of participants have been first-time 5K runners, reflecting the event’s appeal beyond traditional endurance athletes.

“Diplo’s Run Club has always been more than a race, it’s about bringing people together through fitness, community and music,” said Diplo. “I’m excited to welcome partners who will help us create unforgettable experiences for runners at every stop.”

The announcement comes as Diplo’s Run Club prepares for its largest season to date. Following a second season that attracted more than 100,000 participants and earned recognition as one of Fast Company‘s 2026 Most Innovative Companies, the series returns to eight cities with new events debuting in Denver and Chicago.

Throughout the season, partners will deliver on-site activations and experiences designed to support participants before, during and after race day.

Altra returns as the series’ Official Running Shoe with exclusive Diplo’s Run Club colorways. Barry’s, the Official Strength and Cross-Training Partner, will host themed classes in each market leading up to race weekend, while WHOOP will provide performance and recovery insights. Kane returns with recovery footwear, Crewfare will offer travel packages and hotel accommodations, Bilt will provide member experiences, and Beach Juice will drive branded trial post-event with on-site sampling activations.

The series also continues its partnership with PLUS1 and Good Sports, directing a portion of proceeds toward expanding access to youth sports nationwide.

The 2026-27 season opens Sunday, July 12, in Denver, where more than 8,000 participants are expected. Registration and additional information are available at DiplosRunClub.com.

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ABOUT DIPLO’S RUN CLUB

Diplo’s Run Club is a nationwide 5K and mini music festival series that blends fitness, music and community in a first-of-its-kind experience. Launched in 2024 by Grammy-winning artist Diplo, the series attracted more than 20,000 runners in its debut and has expanded to a tour of cities across the U.S. for its third season in 2026-2027. Each event features a daytime run followed by a live DJ set from Diplo himself, celebrating health, movement and connection.

Diplo’s Run Club events are organized in collaboration with TMWRK, The Team and Mascot Sports, three industry leaders known for their expertise in global event production, artist management and sports marketing.

The series continues its partnership with PLUS1, supporting youth in underserved communities through access to sports equipment, apparel and programming. In 2025, the partnership resulted in 16,447 pieces of equipment donated, impacted 16,604 children and supported 45 youth organizations nationwide through Good Sports. For more information, please visit DiplosRunClub.com.

ABOUT DIPLO

Diplo, born Thomas Wesley Pentz, is a recording artist, record producer, DJ and entrepreneur. Over the course of a 20-year career, Diplo has collaborated with the world’s biggest stars and toured the world over. He is a thirteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner, the founder of multiple record labels and publishing companies, creator of the iconic Major Lazer, LSD with Sia and Labrinth, Jack Ü with Skrillex, and Silk City with Mark Ronson and a global force under his own name. Diplo’s latest work is two explosive volumes of his experimental phonk project d00mscrvll—channeling his lifelong love of Memphis rap through a new lens. Beyond music, Diplo continues to innovate as an entrepreneur with Diplo’s Run Club, a series of 5K runs paired with Diplo-headlined mini music festivals. Drawing in over 10,000 runners per event and ranking among the largest 5k footraces in the U.S., Diplo’s Run Club was recently honored by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in 2026. DRC has expanded again to eight U.S. cities for 2026 and 2027: Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix.

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