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Spotify’s New Running Mode Brings Personalization to Your Workout

July 30, 2026

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Sometimes the difference between a good run and a great run is the right playlist. That’s why we’re introducing Running Mode, a new personalized running experience that transforms playlists into running sessions tailored to your goals, music taste, and tempo. 

Whether you’re training for a race, heading out for an easy jog, or just want a more motivating walk, Running Mode helps you spend less time hunting for the right music and more time moving.

How to find your rhythm 

Getting started is simple. Premium users on iOS in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden can find Running Mode in the Fitness hub beginning today. 

From there, choose one of 25 curated running presets and make it your own by customizing your workout type (like interval, steady, or pyramid), duration, Beats per Minute, and what type of music you’re in the mood for. Press play, and Spotify will guide your run with music tailored to your workout. 

Running Mode gives you personalized music, matches beats to your selected tempo, and seamlessly moves through tracks for a more fluid, motivating soundtrack. 

A coach in your corner 

Need a little extra encouragement? Running Mode also includes optional audio cues in English to help guide you through your workout. It’s like a supportive friend running alongside you, offering timely cues and motivation without getting in the way of your music.

Running Mode complements the fitness content already on Spotify, including Peloton classes and creator workout videos. Think of it as one more tool for getting the most out of your movement. 

The next step in personalized fitness

Spotify has long been the go-to for finding the perfect soundtrack for every moment. Since we first introduced Prompted Playlists, fitness-based prompts have been some of the feature’s most popular uses, reflecting a growing demand for more personalized workout experiences. Running Mode is the next step, creating a running experience powered by your goals and the music you love, so every run feels more energizing and uniquely yours.

Ready to try it for yourself? Lace up your shoes and find Running Mode on the Spotify app, rolling out for iOS users in select markets beginning today.

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.