Miami-based electronic artist and entrepreneur Eddy Palermo has set a Guinness World Record after becoming the first person to complete an ultramarathon while DJing live. His BPMATHON challenge combined his passion for electronic music and endurance sports in an eight-hour feat.
On Aug. 8, Palermo ran 46.7 kilometers while DJing continuously at The Underline, Miami’s 10-mile linear park and urban trail. The following day, he completed the remaining distance on a treadmill to reach his 50-kilometer target.
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To make the challenge possible, Palermo pushed a custom-built 70-pound DJ rig on wheels while performing. His mobile setup featured AlphaTheta’s OMNIS DUO controller and WAVE-EIGHT speakers, while the entire attempt was livestreamed for audiences around the world.
“That was a wild ride,” Palermo said. “Doing both at the same time is hard to describe.”
Born in Miami to Cuban and Italian parents, Palermo has spent years building a career across electronic music, events, and entrepreneurship. Between 2020 and 2025, he completed 14 endurance races, including seven Ironman competitions and seven marathons, using running and endurance sports as a foundation for discipline and resilience.
Beyond the record, BPMATHON was created to encourage people to move, spend time outdoors, and reconnect with their passions. The initiative also raised funds for Friends of The Underline, a Miami nonprofit focused on creating healthier and more active public spaces.
For Palermo, the record represents more than a personal achievement. “The deeper reason for all of this” is inspiring others to discover what they are capable of, he said, adding that plans for the next BPMATHON are already underway.
