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Darude Celebrates 25 Years of “Sandstorm” With 6k Fun-Run Through Music Video Landmarks

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Darude is ringing in 25 years of “Sandstorm” by turning Helsinki into a real-life playground for fans of the track that defined a generation. 

The event, simply dubbed the “Sandstorm Run,” invites participants to jog, sprint or stride along a six-kilometer route mapped directly through the sites made famous in the track’s iconic turn-of-the-century music video.

Scheduled for August 31st, just under a week before the Finnish leg of Darude’s “STORM 25 World Tour,” the run starts and ends in Kaivopuisto, a coastal park that locals and longtime fans will recognize from the video’s early chase scene. From there, runners will make their way through southern Helsinki, including a pass by the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral.

Darude himself will be onsite for the event, cheering participants on and serving as a judge for its costume contest, which encourages runners to dress in the spirit of the “Sandstorm” video. Prizes for the best outfits—awarded in individual, pair and team categories—include a meet-and-greet with Darude, group photo and tickets to the “STORM 25” concert at Kattilahalli.

“It’s amazing to celebrate my career right where it all began,” Darude said in a statement. “The ‘Sandstorm’ video is still watched around the world, and it’s incredible to see it come alive again through the runners. I hope as many people as possible join us to have fun and get moving.”

The event is being organized by Vauhtisammakko, a local fitness services company. Early-bird registration is available through June 30th for €39, with standard pricing kicking in July 1st at €59. 

You can find more details about the “Sandstorm Run” and register here.

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Run, Rave, Repeat: A “Detroit Techno 5k” Is Debuting During 2025 Movement Festival

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Motor City’s storied Movement Electronic Music Festival is getting a boost of endorphins over Memorial Day Weekend with the launch of the “Detroit Techno 5k,” a new event blending running with techno.

Scheduled for Sunday, May 25th, the 75-minute run will take participants along the scenic Detroit River and through the historic grounds of Fort Wayne. As the first-ever fitness-focused event tied to Movement, it’s both a race and a celebration of techno culture in the genre’s birthplace.

The event is being organized by longtime runners and friends Harrison Diskin and Zac Berlin, who worked closely with Movement and the city of Detroit to secure permits, according to The Jewish News. Diskin, a veteran event producer in Detroit and Chicago, is also an avid runner who found that staying out late for shows began to take a toll on his body.

“When we take care of our bodies and our minds, it makes a lot of the late nights more enjoyable and a lot more accessible,” he said. “As attendees are maturing, there’s a growing interest in health and wellness that’s really starting to resonate.”

That mind-body connection is at the heart of the race, which invites participants of all skill levels to run, walk or just warm up ahead of a long day at Movement, the nation’s leading techno festival. Open to all fitness levels, the 3.1-mile course will conclude with an afterparty featuring a DJ set by renowned house music producer Will Clarke. After crossing the finish line, participants can refuel with local favorites like Dutch Girl Donuts and The Schvitz before heading straight to Movement. 

Tickets to the “Detroit Techno 5K” are on sale now. Movement is scheduled for May 25–27 at Detroit’s Hart Plaza with a lineup featuring Charlotte de Witte, Jamie xx, Sara Landry, Nina Kraviz and more.