Global Running Day debut showcases training soundtrack ahead of an expanded nine-city season beginning July 12 in Denver
LOS ANGELES – June 11, 2026 – Building on the momentum of Global Running Day, Diplo’s Run Club has launched its official “Diplo’s Run Club Essentials” playlist on Amazon Music, featuring a curated collection of tracks designed to power training runs, workouts and race day.
The playlist arrives as Diplo’s Run Club prepares for its biggest season yet, featuring nine events nationwide beginning July 12 with the series’ inaugural stop in Denver.
Recently recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies, Diplo’s Run Club returns this year with events in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco and Philadelphia, while adding highly anticipated new stops in Chicago and Denver.
“The last two years of Diplo’s Run Club have been incredible and I’m excited to keep building it,” said Diplo. “Music and fitness are such a huge part of my life, and this playlist is packed with tracks I run to and tracks that keep the energy high.”
Part 5K, part mini music festival, Diplo’s Run Club sits at the intersection of running, music, culture and wellness.
Participants complete a 5K before celebrating with a post-race concert featuring Diplo and special guests. More than half of all participants have been first-time 5K runners, helping establish the series as one of the most accessible and community-driven events in endurance sports.
In celebration of Global Running Day, traditionally held the first Wednesday in June, Amazon Music is supporting the playlist launch through a nationwide promotional campaign that includes featured placement across the streaming service’s workout, dance and electronic music categories, dedicated Global Running Day programming, social media support and an upcoming out-of-home billboard campaign in New York City.
The collaboration reflects the shared belief that music has the power to motivate movement, build community and create memorable experiences both on and off the course.
Beyond race day, Diplo’s Run Club works with nonprofit partner PLUS1 to support community impact initiatives and donates a portion of proceeds to Good Sports, helping provide access to youth sports equipment and programming in underserved communities. In 2025 alone, those efforts helped deliver more than 16,000 pieces of equipment, impact more than 16,000 children and support 45 youth organizations nationwide.
The Diplo’s Run Club Essentials playlist is now available on Amazon Music at:
https://amzn.to/DiploRunClubEssentials
Registration for the 2026-2027 Diplo’s Run Club season is available at DiplosRunClub.com. For more information follow @diplosrunclub on social media:
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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 expanded to eight U.S. cities in 2025-2026. 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.
2026 TOUR SCHEDULE
July 12, 2026 – Denver, CO, Cheesman Park
July 18, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA, Lincoln Financial Field at Eagles Stadium
September 12, 2026 – Seattle, WA, Seattle Center
October 3, 2026 – Chicago, IL, Humboldt Park
October 18, 2026 – San Francisco, CA, Robin Williams Meadow at Golden Gate Park
October 24, 2026 – Queens, NY, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
November 8, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA, LA State Historic Park
November 21, 2026 – San Diego, CA, Gallagher Square at Petco Park
January 23, 2027 – Phoenix, AZ, Margaret T. Hance Park