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Miami Electronic Artist Eddy Palermo Sets Guinness World Record For Longest Distance Run While DJing Live

by StaffWriter1 · August 14, 2026

Miami electronic artist and entrepreneur Eddy Palermo has officially set a Guinness World Record after becoming the first person in history to run an ultramarathon while DJing live. The world-first achievement saw Eddy combine two of his greatest passions, electronic music and endurance sport, in an unprecedented challenge.

On Saturday 8th August 2026, Eddy completed BPMATHON, running 46.7 kilometres while DJing continuously for eight hours. The challenge took place at The Underline, Miami’s 10-mile linear park and urban trail stretching from Brickell to Dadeland. A landmark public space beneath the Metrorail, The Underline has become a vibrant corridor where millions come to move, live and grow together. The following day, despite being sore and struggling to move, Eddy got back on a treadmill to complete the final distance needed to hit his 50 kilometre target.

BPMATHON was live-streamed throughout, allowing audiences around the world to follow Eddy’s record-breaking attempt as it unfolded. To make the challenge possible, Eddy performed using a custom-built, self-pushed DJ rig on wheels, enabling him to run and DJ live simultaneously for eight hours straight. The mobile setup featured AlphaTheta’s OMNIS DUO controller, while WAVE EIGHT speakers supported the public audio experience at The Underline.

Eddy Palermo Comments:

“That was a wild ride. That was the longest DJ set I’ve ever played, and the 2nd longest run in my life. Doing both at the same time is hard to describe. Not to mention this was peak Miami summer heat and I pushed a 70lb cart the whole time. Sometimes I was deep in the pain cave and would go “Oh no…I have to DJ right now” as the song was ending.”

Born in Miami to Cuban and Italian parents and raised in Weston, Florida, Eddy’s life has long been shaped by music, sports and passion. From discovering his love of electronic music as a teenager at Ultra Music Festival and later spending hours at Club Space, to building a career in events, sales and entrepreneurship, he has consistently pushed himself beyond conventional limits.

Between 2020 and 2025, Eddy completed 14 endurance races, including seven Ironman competitions and seven marathons, using endurance sport as a foundation for discipline, resilience and mental strength. Those same values now sit at the heart of BPMATHON.

Eddy Palermo Shares:

“The most special part of BPMATHON was how many people came out to run and/or support. The energy in the air was incredible, and it’s all thanks to everyone that came out to support. I’ve always loved endurance sports because it challenges me to find new versions of myself. In completing this world record, it ignited a fire in me to see what’s possible with other endurance feats that can be done while DJing.”

Beyond the record itself, BPMATHON was created to encourage people to get outside, move their bodies and reconnect with their passions. The initiative raised money in support of Friends of The Underline, a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming public space into opportunities for healthier, more active living.

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, screens and social media, Friends of The Underline’s mission encourages people to move, decompress and spend more time outdoors through running, biking, walking and other forms of movement. BPMATHON aimed to support that mission by bringing people together around an accessible and community-driven celebration of movement.

Eddy Palermo On BPMATHON:

“The best feeling ever is people reaching out saying that it was their longest run they’ve ever done. That’s the deeper reason for all of this; letting others know that they can do whatever it is they want in life, and inspiring them to get outside and do more than they thought possible. We’re excited about the future of BPMATHON. We’re already planning the next one as we speak.”

At its core, BPMATHON demonstrates what can happen when passion meets discipline. What began as an idea to combine two of Eddy’s greatest passions, music and running, has now become a Guinness World Record and the first chapter of a broader vision to unite music, endurance and wellness.

BPMATHON marks the beginning of a global movement created by Eddy Palermo to inspire communities, promote positive lifestyle choices and encourage people to push beyond their perceived limits, with plans to curate further BPMATHON events globally.

Partners for BPMATHON included: