Gen Z is ditching bars for run clubs — and finding more than friends along the way

DJ Diplo hosted a five-kilometer run in Queens, New York, attracting 12,000 participants who paid entry fees ranging from $70 to $250. The event, featuring post-race festivals and dance parties, highlights a broader trend where young adults are replacing bar outings with organized sports leagues and races to build community and combat loneliness.

Source: Gen Z is ditching bars for run clubs — and finding more than friends along the way — CNBC

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