PACE THE BASS
The bass sets the pace. Don't chase a clock — chase the drop.
Pace the Bass Vol. 1
NorCal Warm-Up Mix
The Concept
NOT A RACE. NOT A FESTIVAL. A SONIC EXPERIENCE.
Live Drum & Bass DJ
A professional DJ sets the tempo — 174 BPM, no shuffle mode. Pure collective energy designed to lock your body into flow state.
Paced Performance Run
The beat IS the pacer. Move to the music, hold tempo, and cross the finish line on the drop. No chip timing pressure.
Mobile Wall of Bass
A roving speaker rig rolls with the pack. The bass finds you. You don't chase a clock — you chase the Rhythm And Run.
Powered By Beats. Engineered for flow state. Built on collective energy.
How It Works
Four Steps to the Drop
WARMUP
Feel the Build
Gather at the start. The DJ drops a warmup set while the bass rig rolls into position. Stretch, vibe, lock in.
LINE UP
Sync Your Cadence
Seed yourself by pace wave. 174 BPM = ~7:30–8:00/mi. The DJ announces the tempo — your feet find the rhythm.
LOCK IN
Move to the Music
The gun fires on the first drop. The bass rig moves with you. Music Movement — the crowd becomes one organism.
FINISH ON THE DROP
Chase the Bass
The finish line is timed to the final anthem drop. Cross it when the bass hits its peak. Glow Beat. Done.
Tour Dates
NorCal · Summer 2026
Six cities. One sonic mission. Lock in early — capacity is limited.
Sacramento
Discovery Park
San Francisco
The Embarcadero
Oakland
Lake Merritt
San Jose
Guadalupe River Park
Fresno
Woodward Park
Chico
Bidwell Park
More cities TBA — join the list to get first access.
Energy Proof
The Vibe Is Real
I've run 30 races and nothing hits different. When the bass drops at mile 3 you forget you're running.
Jordan K.
Sacramento
Collective energy doesn't even cover it. 200 people locking stride to a 174 BPM set is actual magic.
Mara L.
SF Bay Area
The Vibe Stride is real. I hit a flow state I've never touched in training. No watch, no stress, just the drop.
Derek W.
Oakland
The Playlist
Anatomy of the Vibe Stride
Cadence and BPM are not an accident. Every track is engineered to match your stride — this is Music Movement, not motivation porn.
BPM Arc — Race Day Set
174 BPM ≈ 7:30/mi cadence · double-time stride option for slower paces
Pace the Bass — Race Day Mix
Spotify Playlist
174 BPM aligns with ~7:30–8:00/mi cadence for most runners — no watch needed.
Half-time option: lock into every other beat at 87 BPM for a relaxed stride that still holds tempo.
The Glow Beat finale track is released 48 hours before each event.
Pace Calculator
Find Your BPM
Enter your target pace to see the approximate BPM range that'll keep you in the zone.
Per mile pace (mm:ss)
Suggested BPM Range
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low
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high
For fun / approximate only. Actual BPM comfort varies by runner.
Who It's For
If any of these are you —
You belong here.
You don't need to be fast. You need to love the music. The bass handles the rest.
I'm In — Join the MovementTickets
Lock Into the Drop
Limited capacity per city. Earlier = cheaper. The final wave sells out at the venue.
EARLY DROP
$29
First access, deepest savings.
- ✓ Priority corral seating
- ✓ Digital event pass
- ✓ Vibe Tribe Discord access
- ✓ Race-day playlist early drop
STANDARD
$44
General entry when you're ready.
- ✓ General corral
- ✓ Digital event pass
- ✓ Playlist on release day
- ✓ Post-race social zone
LAST WAVE
$59
Late add — if we still have spots.
- ✓ Available until sell-out
- ✓ General corral
- ✓ Digital event pass
Ticket Policy
- ▸ Limited capacity per city — no overselling, ever.
- ▸ No refunds. Transfers allowed up to 72 hrs before event.
- ▸ Weather: event proceeds rain or shine. Delays possible for lightning.
- ▸ Minimum age: 16+ (under 18 requires parent/guardian waiver).
FAQ
Questions
Is this a timed race?
No. There are no chip times, no age group rankings, no podiums. This is a collective experience designed for flow state — not personal records. That said, you'll probably run faster than you expect.
What pace do I need to be to participate?
174 BPM maps to ~7:30–8:00/mi. But you can use the half-time stride at ~14:00–15:00/mi by locking to every other beat. There's no minimum pace requirement — we want you there.
Is the bass rig electric/EV powered?
Yes. Our mobile sound system runs on battery-electric power. No fumes, no exhaust, no diesel smell ruining your vibe. Clean energy, loud bass.
Is the route controlled (closed to traffic)?
All routes are fully closed or permitted for pedestrian traffic. Safety marshals and volunteers are stationed at every intersection. Course maps are published 2 weeks before each event.
What should I bring?
Running shoes, water (aid stations provided), and good vibes. Optional: headlamp for early AM events, a light jacket for warmup. Leave the earbuds home — the Wall of Bass covers you.
Can I participate at a slower pace?
Absolutely. Use the half-time stride option or just move to the music at whatever pace feels right. We'll have a sweep team at the back and the party doesn't end until everyone crosses.
What's the cancellation/refund policy?
No refunds, but transfers are allowed up to 72 hours before the event. If Pace the Bass cancels an event, full refunds are issued automatically.
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