Ladder Partners With Diplo’s Run Club for Strength Training Tour
Ladder and Diplo’s Run Club are hitting the road with a high-energy, strength-meets-music tour across eight cities, complete with a mobile gym, carnival-style challenges and an exclusive Diplo-led workout in the app
Ladder, the Austin-based strength training app that has raised an impressive $100 million-plus in funding, is teaming up with Diplo’s Run Club to bring a mobile strength experience to eight U.S. cities as part of the 2025 run club tour.
The collaboration kicks off July 26 in Philadelphia, combining music, movement and coaching through a carnival-style activation featuring Ladder-led workouts and branded strength challenges. The tour includes stops in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Miami and Phoenix through early 2026.
As part of the partnership, Ladder has also launched an exclusive in-app workout designed and led by Grammy award-winning artist Diplo for Run Club attendees and current Ladder members.
“Getting Diplo’s Run Club started last year was some of the most fun I’ve had in a long time,” Diplo said of the club, which drew more than 20,000 participants in its first season. “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.”
On-site, the activation will feature a mobile gym, coach-led workouts and interactive strength games such as a knockout challenge and hi-striker. Attendees will have a chance to win Ladder merchandise and participate in exclusive sessions guided by Ladder coaches.
“Our mission at Ladder is to provide our members with the tools they need to be the strongest version of themselves,” Ladder CEO Greg Stewart said. “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 partnership comes amid a broader surge in run clubs and social fitness gatherings, particularly among Gen Z fitness consumers who are seeking connection through wellness. According to the company, Ladder is on track to reach 400,000 members by the end of the year.
The Ladder app is available on iOS with a 7-day free trial and costs $29.99 per month.