Diplo’s Run Club teams up with Ladder for ‘Nationwide Strength Experience’

The Drop: Diplo’s Run Club partnered with Ladder to fuse music, wellness, and elite coaching across eight US cities. The collaboration brings live coach-led workouts, branded strength games, and an exclusive Diplo-hosted workout directly to your phone.

The Details: Where strength meets beats

The second season of Diplo’s Run Club isn’t just about the 5K anymore. Ladder is rolling out carnival-style strength experiences at every stop, featuring mobile gyms with live coach-led workouts and branded games that test your speed, endurance, and power. There’s even exclusive in-app workout guest hosted by Diplo himself, available only to Ladder members and Run Club attendees.

“I’m always stoked to be able to motivate people to get active any way they can, which makes Ladder the perfect partner for Diplo’s Run Club,” says Diplo. “I always enjoy switching up my workouts and Ladder makes strength training as approachable as I hope Diplo’s Run Club makes running.”

Diplo’s Run Club is making stops in eight US cities this year.

This partnership taps into the explosive growth of both run clubs and strength training. Ladder is on track to hit 400,000 members by the end of 2025, while run clubs are drawing a generation of athletes seeking connection and community over solo gym sessions.

“Our mission at Ladder is to provide our members with the tools they need to be the strongest version of themselves. Community is a huge part of that and a driving force for Diplo’s Run Club as well,” says Ladder CEO Greg Stewart.

Tour dates and details

The Diplo’s Run Club x Ladder Pre-Race Workout is live in the app now, with activations rolling out at Diplo’s Run Club events starting this month:

• July 26 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Sept. 7 – San Francisco, California
• Sept. 27 – Seattle, Washington
• Oct. 12 – Los Angeles, California
• Oct. 25 – New York, New York
• Nov. 8 – San Diego, California
• Jan. 17 – Miami, Florida
• Jan. 24 – Phoenix, Arizona

Each event combines a daytime 5K with a live DJ set from Diplo, plus the new Ladder strength experience where you can train, compete, and win exclusive gear.

Where to join

Register for upcoming Diplo’s Run Club events at diplosrunclub.com/events or start your free Ladder trial at joinladder.com.