Miami electronic artist & entrepreneur Eddy Palermo announces world-first 50k run while djing live
Set to push the boundaries of endurance and live performance with the launch of BPMATHON, Miami electronic artist and entrepreneur Eddy Palermo announces a world-first challenge to complete a 50-kilometre run while DJing live. Taking place on Saturday 8th August 2026, BPMATHON will see Eddy attempt to complete a 50K run while performing a continuous live DJ set, combining two of his greatest passions, music and endurance sport, in an event designed to inspire and create meaningful impact.
BPMATHON will take place at The Underline, Miami’s 10-mile linear park and urban trail stretching from Brickell to Dadeland. To make the challenge possible, Eddy will perform using a custom-built, self-pushed DJ rig on wheels, allowing him to run and DJ live simultaneously throughout the full 50K challenge. The initiative will raise money for Friends of The Underline, a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming public space into opportunities for healthier, more active living. During the race, Eddy’s event brand ZENSKI will also activate along the course with a live pop-up party experience on the route, bringing together runners, spectators, and Miami’s local music community through sound, movement and energy.
"BPMATHON is the fusion of endurance running with the magic of music. The idea came about when I saw videos online of people running 5Ks while DJing, and I said to myself, "why not run 50K?". This is a real challenge for me because just running 50K without DJing is difficult, and just DJing for seven hours without running is difficult. Doing both at the same time will definitely push me to a new limit.” — Eddy Palermo
“The deeper purpose behind this is that music and running are both huge passions of mine, and there's nothing more I want to do than make a positive impact on the world through music. If this inspires even just one person to get out there and pursue their passions, or start running, this is a huge success. We’re raising money in support of Friends of The Underline, helping to encourage more people to get outside, be active, and step away from the stresses of modern life through running, biking, walking, and movement.” — Eddy Palermo
Estimated to take seven hours, BPMATHON is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Combining both simultaneously creates an entirely new level of endurance. Born in Miami to Cuban and Italian parents, Eddy has consistently pushed himself beyond conventional limits. Between 2020 and 2025, Eddy completed 14 endurance races, including 7 Ironman competitions and 7 marathons, using endurance sport as a foundation for discipline, resilience and mental strength. Those same values now sit at the heart of BPMATHON, marking the first chapter in a wider global movement uniting music, endurance and wellness.
Location: The Underline Inter Stage, 805 SW 1st Ave, Miami FL, 33130
Date: Saturday August 8th, 2026
Start Time: 6:30pm
