Miami DJ Sets Guinness World Record for Mixing While Running

Fitness and electronic music have long shared a symbiotic relationship, but Miami-based artist Eddy Palermo has taken this connection to an unprecedented level. In a remarkable display of endurance and technical skill, Palermo has officially set a Guinness World Record for the longest DJ set performed while running.

According to reports, Palermo is the first individual to successfully complete a marathon while simultaneously executing a live DJ set. This feat of physical and musical stamina was achieved on August 8th, as the artist navigated a 50km course along The Underline, a prominent 10-mile linear park stretching from Brickell to Dadeland in Miami.

A Musically Inclined Marathon

Palermo’s journey was far from a standard run. To facilitate his performance, he utilized a custom-made, self-pushed DJ rig mounted on wheels. The setup featured an AlphaTheta OMNIS DUO controller paired with eight WAVE EIGHT speakers, ensuring that his music reached the public throughout the grueling 46.7-kilometer stretch he covered in an initial 8-hour push. He later returned to the treadmill to finalize his 50km objective.

“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.”

Eddy Palermo

The endeavor was part of Palermo’s initiative, the BPMATHON, which aims to bridge the gap between endurance fitness and the EDM community. Beyond the record-breaking achievement, the event served a philanthropic purpose, raising funds for the Miami-based nonprofit Friends of The Underline, an organization dedicated to developing public spaces that promote community health and activity.