Mascot Sports Celebrates Banner Year: Dominates Talent-Led Running Space with National Tours and Prestigious Growth Awards

November 12, 2025

San Francisco, CA (November 12, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Mascot Sports, the innovative leader in talent-led running and wellness events, is proud to announce a breakout year marked by national event success, cultural impact, and remarkable business achievements. Solidifying its position as a disruptive force in endurance and experiential marketing, the company has received high-profile accolades. These include being named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and achieving the #1 spot on the San Francisco Business Times Fastest Growing Private Companies list for marketing and events (12th overall).

A Year Defined by Culture-Shifting Events

Mascot Sports has reimagined how fans, athletes, and brands engage through movement in 2025, with groundbreaking national tours including:

• Diplo’s Run Club – A genre-bending 5K and afterparty series fusing running culture with the global beats of Grammy-winning artist Diplo. Expanded to multiple cities with sellout crowds and thousands of first-time runners.
• Travis Barker’s Run Travis Run – A punk-rock fueled 5K and wellness experience inspired by Blink-182’s legendary drummer, featuring live performance energy and elevating the crossover of music, wellness, and fandom.
• Gunna’s Wunna Run Club – The newest addition to Mascot’s roster, bringing Atlanta-born rapper Gunna’s community and influence into a dynamic talent and brand-led format with a strong philanthropic heartbeat.

These tour properties anchor Mascot’s mission to merge talent, running, and experiential culture – sparking a movement that draws both seasoned athletes and newcomers into the world of fitness through shared passion and authentic storytelling.

Recognition as a National Growth Leader

Mascot Sports’ meteoric growth has not gone unnoticed. The company was named to the Inc. 5000 list, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in America—a testament to Mascot’s innovative business model, creative partnerships, and multi-city scale. Additionally, Mascot earned placement on the San Francisco Business Times’ Fastest Growing Private Companies list, ranking among top Bay Area businesses shaping the future of the sports and entertainment economy.

Founder and CEO Ryan Dawkins reflected on the year’s milestones:

“We’ve always been fueled by the idea that movement brings people together. This year proved that when you pair that movement with authentic fan experiences and bold talent partnerships, you don’t just create events – you create culture. Our growth is powered by community, creativity, and a fearless approach to reinventing what a ‘run’ can look like.”

About Mascot Sports

Mascot Sports is a pioneer in sports and experiential marketing, dedicated to igniting innovation at the intersection of talent, brands, and culture. With a portfolio of disruptive events and partnerships, including Diplo’s Run Club, Travis Barker’s Run Travis Run, and Gunna’s Wunna Run Club, Mascot Sports continues to shape the evolution of movement-driven fandom. More at mascotsports.com.