RHYTHMS, RIFFS AND MARATHON RACES

For some artists, creativity doesn't stop at the studio door — it spills onto the road, the trail, and the marathon course.

- By Jai Rai

From punk-funk bass legends to chart-topping pop stars, these musicians have embraced long-distance running not just as exercise, but as a source of focus, freedom, and purpose. Meet the artists who've gone the distance — literally.

FLEA: MARATHONS MIRROR MUSIC

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is famous for his explosive stage presence, and that same kinetic energy powers him through marathon miles. A regular at the Los Angeles Marathon, Flea has completed several races, often using the platform to raise funds for his Silverlake Conservatory of Music, the nonprofit he founded to provide music education to young people.