Ladder Partners with Diplo’s Run Club
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
Ladder has announced a new partnership with Diplo’s Run Club for the 2025 season. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between strength training, running, and music-driven wellness experiences through a national event series.
Diplo’s Run Club, which debuted in 2024, will return with a series of 5K events and mini music festivals that incorporate competitive elements and elite coaching. Each stop will feature a carnival-style strength training activation led by Ladder’s coaching team, alongside interactive challenges testing speed, power, and endurance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to earn exclusive Ladder-branded merchandise.
“Getting Diplo’s Run Club started last year was some of the most fun I’ve had in a long time,” said Diplo. “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. I always enjoy switching up my workouts and Ladder makes strength training as approachable as I hope Diplo’s Run Club makes running.”
The partnership also includes a pre-race workout available in the Ladder app, guest hosted by Diplo himself. Events kick off in late July and will run through early 2025 with stops planned across major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Miami.
Ladder CEO Greg Stewart emphasized the alignment between the two brands: “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. We’re excited to bring that community to life in partnership with Diplo and his team, especially at a time when strength training is becoming a core part of how people move, connect and stay motivated.”
The collaboration comes amid a surge in run club participation across major metropolitan areas. Younger demographics are increasingly prioritizing social connection and holistic wellness, a trend that has mirrored Ladder’s own growth trajectory. The app is on pace to reach 400,000 members by the end of 2025 and has already amassed over 100,000 reviews with a 4.9 rating on the App Store.
