Tomorrowland is teaming up with Lucky Stride Running Club to launch ZONE 5, a new concept that pairs a social 5K run with a daytime rave. The inaugural edition is set to take place in Antwerp on Saturday, August 29, with approximately 3,000 participants expected to join the movement.
The format is designed to be accessible and engaging: runners follow a curated route through the city, cross the finish line, and transition directly into a purpose-built arena designed by the Tomorrowland team. From there, a two-hour alcohol-free rave takes over, featuring performances by Emilija b2b Alycia Bezgo and Dimitri Vegas. Doors open at 9:00 am, the run kicks off at 10:00 am, and the event concludes by 1:00 pm.
Tomorrowland has previously hosted similar experiences around its flagship festival, with past editions featuring runs alongside artists such as John Summit, Steve Aoki, and Armin van Buuren. ZONE 5 marks the first time this specific concept has been brought to Belgium, with Lucky Stride Running Club—one of Europe’s fastest-growing running communities—overseeing the course curation.
The 5K is not a race in the traditional competitive sense. Instead, participants are encouraged to move at their own pace, prioritizing a collective experience over speed. The finish line serves as a gateway to the rave arena, where the event’s energy reaches its peak.
Stijn De Rooster, Alderman for Sports for the City of Antwerp, highlighted the significance of the initiative: “Sport is constantly evolving and reaching people in new ways. ZONE 5 shows that movement can be about much more than competition. It brings people together, promotes an active lifestyle, and creates a unique atmosphere where sport, music, and community reinforce one another.”
The name “ZONE 5” is derived from endurance training terminology, referring to the highest heart rate zone where intensity and adrenaline are at their maximum. This threshold serves as the thematic through-line for the entire experience, from the first kilometer to the final set of the day.
Beyond the inaugural event, Tomorrowland and Lucky Stride are positioning ZONE 5 as a scalable format. While Antwerp serves as the starting point, there are plans to expand the concept to other European cities in the future.
Pre-registration is currently open at zone5.world. An exclusive pre-sale will go live on July 14 at €39, followed by a general sale on July 16 at €45.