Diplo Run Club: 5K Run and Rave in Los Angeles

Diplo Run Club is exactly what it sounds like: a 5K run that ends in a concert. The Los Angeles stop lands on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and the organizers pitch it as a run and rave with Diplo and friends. If you are hunting for LA events this weekend or next, this is one of the odder picks, since few others ask you to lace up sneakers before the bass drops.

When: Sunday, November 8, 2026, listed from 1:00 PM Where: LA River area (the event page names Los Angeles State Historic Park) Price: Not listed in the source; check the registration page

What to expect

The event page describes a 5K run followed by a post-race concert, with Diplo headlining alongside guests it has not named yet. The 19hz listing tags the music as big room, pop EDM, house, trap and hip-hop, which suggests a sound closer to a festival main stage than a deep club night. That fits the format. A crowd that just finished a morning or afternoon run wants something loud and easy to move to.

You do not have to be a serious runner. The run is a 5K, a distance most people can walk or jog, and the point is the shared start line and the party at the finish. Still, plan like you would for any race: comfortable shoes, water, and a layer for after you cool down.

Getting there

Los Angeles State Historic Park sits just north of Chinatown, close to the Gold Line stop and the river path. Parking near big park events tends to fill and cost more than expected, so transit or a rideshare drop-off is the easier call. If you are looking for things to do in Los Angeles this month that mix fitness with music, this one covers both in a single afternoon.

Registration runs through the official site, and that is also where price, start waves and any age rules will be posted. The 19hz listing gives a 1:00 PM start, but the organizers' page is the source of record for timing, so confirm before you go.

Why it works

Run clubs have become a social scene of their own in the city, and pairing one with a known DJ turns a weekly habit into a one-off event. For fans of EDM in Los Angeles who usually keep late hours, a daytime show in the open air is a nice change. Browse more in our EDM category or see what else is happening around downtown Los Angeles.