Tag: 5K Run

Spotify and Travis Barker Team Up to Host Run Travis Run Races Across the U.S.

July 22, 2025

After legendary blink-182 drummer and producer Travis Barker survived a horrific, life-threatening plane crash in 2008, his doctors told him he may never walk or play the drums the same again. Travis started on his journey to overall wellness, which included daily runs, to motivate himself and prove the doctors wrong. 

Travis’s commitment to fitness led to his starting a series of Run Travis Run races, which evolved into a mission to inspire others in their personal journeys of physical, mental, and overall wellness. 

To help amplify the momentum, Spotify and Run Travis Run are teaming up this fall to unite fans and runners alike with energizing 5K events in four cities:

September 20: Chicago

October 5: Palm Springs

October 18: Las Vegas

November 9: Santa Monica

Produced by sports and experiential marketing agency Mascot Sports, these races will merge Travis’s high-energy world with Spotify’s passion for helping fans find connection and community through music. Ahead of the fall races, Spotify and Run Travis Run will also launch a social campaign that explores the blink-182 drummer’s love for wellness and music.

Get race ready with the official Run Travis Run playlist

With more than 12 million “running” playlists available on our platform, Spotify is the ultimate running companion, creating experiences that leave people feeling more energized and inspired. And to help fans train for the 5Ks, we’re adding one more to the list with the launch of the official Run Travis Run playlist, curated by Travis himself. 

“I’m always hyped to bring Run Travis Run to the public. It’s about community, getting people moving, being outside, and feeling connected,” Travis said. “Music has always been a part of my life. Every genre means something to me in a different way. I built this Spotify playlist with my go-to tracks for working out. Hope it fuels you.”

Featuring a high-voltage blend of punk, hardcore, breakbeat, and hip-hop, the playlist helps runners get into a zone with the help of songs like Death Grips’ “Guillotine,” Refused’s “New Noise,” and The Prodigy’s “Firestarter.”

Top Spotify fans get early access to Run Travis Run tickets

Starting on July 22, top Travis Barker fans in each host city will receive an early-access invite from Spotify prompting them to purchase a ticket to the event. An artist presale will begin on July 23, followed by general sales opening on July 25.  

North American fans who live outside of the event cities will be able to buy virtual tickets and participate in the races from anywhere. As part of their virtual experience, participants will be mailed a race bib and medal. 

A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to CORE, a humanitarian organization founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee that empowers underserved communities in and beyond crisis. 

Spotify’s partnership with Run Travis Run is the latest way we’re tapping into the energy and connection of the running community. Whether moving with the pack or running solo, fans of all kinds can find their communities and rhythm with Spotify.

General ticket sales for Run Travis Run 2025 are now open here.

Spotify Lends a Helping Hand to NYC Neighbors, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

April 28, 2025

Each April, runners and walkers of all stripes gather together in Lower Manhattan for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K. This race remembers those killed on September 11, 2001, and honors the service of those who bravely stepped in to help New York City recover and rebuild.  Participants on the three-mile race route follow a similar path that first responders, and rescue and recovery workers took on their way to Ground Zero on that tragic day, and in the days, weeks and months afterward. 

For this year’s event, organizers enlisted next-door neighbor Spotify (our NYC headquarters are located at 4 World Trade Center) to help. We invited Ally Love from Peloton to emcee, and popped-up a DJ booth with DJ Love Language at the starting line to pump up participants. We also tapped teen DJ Annie Red to spin for families post-run, and provided a photobooth and fun giveaways. 

“Spotify is proud to call 4 World Trade Center our NYC home. As part of this community, we recognize the profound responsibility to honor the history of our location—not just in September, but year-round,” said Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Spotify. “This year, we are thrilled to support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K with activations that will energize and inspire participants, ensuring the spirit of resilience and community continues to propel us all forward.” 

Finally, more than 25 Spotify bandmates laced up their running and walking shoes to join in the festivities.

Take a look at further highlights from the day and tune into the official 9/11 Memorial & Museum playlist on Spotify.