If you’ve ever wanted to sprint a 5K to a Travis Barker-approved playlist full of punk, breakbeat, and gritty hip-hop, now’s your time to lace up. Spotify and Run Travis Run, the wellness-meets-music brainchild of the iconic drummer, are teaming up to throw a series of music-fueled 5K races in four major cities this fall: Chicago (9/20), Palm Springs (10/5), Las Vegas (10/18), and Santa Monica (11/9).
But don’t expect your typical jog through the park—this is Travis we’re talking about.
“I’m always hyped to bring Run Travis Run to the public,” Travis shares. “It’s about community, getting people moving, being outside, and feeling connected… I built this Spotify playlist with my go-to tracks for working out. Hope it fuels you.”
Spoiler alert: it does. The new Official Run Travis Run Playlist, curated by Travis himself, features pulse-pounding tracks like Death Grips’ “Guillotine,” Refused’s “New Noise,” and The Prodigy’s “Firestarter.” Whether you’re racing IRL or vibing virtually, this playlist is pure adrenaline.
Want in? Starting today (July 22), Spotify will hook top Travis Barker fans in each city up with early ticket access straight to their inboxes. An artist presale drops July 23, with general and virtual tickets launching July 25. Virtual runners will even get a medal and bib mailed straight to them—no tour bus required.
And this isn’t just about the run. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go toward CORE, the humanitarian nonprofit founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee, supporting communities in and beyond crisis.
Even cooler? Spotify and Travis are rolling out a social content series leading up to the races that dives into his story of resilience, healing, and how a near-fatal plane crash in 2008 inspired his fitness and wellness journey.
So whether you’re chasing a new PR or just vibing in your driveway, this is your chance to run it like Barker.
Listen to the the official Run Travis Run playlist below, mark your city’s date, and get ready to feel the burn—with a side of punk.
