Issue 92 · May 6, 2026
All issuesHoly molyyyy. Tokyo, LA, Cherry Blossom, Boston, and London—officially in zee books. Spring popupmaxing complete. There’s just one thing left to do now: throw the most electric race the world hath ever witnessed... 3,000 racers will be entering the thunderdome (Brooklyn Storehouse) on Saturday, May 30th and coming out the other side forever changed as runners and possibly humans. Open races (qualifiers) to start the day, into the epic 50-team relay, followed by the B Finals, and finishing with Super Finals under the lights. But wait, there's más... a special musical guest afterparty to cap off the night. Just make sure you can see the stage. Spectator tix are now available and subject to sell out. Get 'em while they're hawt.
BGP-Mail: Eventbrite, BGP sweepstakes, Wings for Life, Dialed, BTS.
01 — Eventbrite
There's a saying in the business—if you're not racin', you're cheerin'. And if you're not cheerin'... well, ya must be racin' cause where the hellifornia else would you possibly be. The BGP is meticulously crafted to be as insane to witness as it is to race and this year we're taking things to whole 'nother level. Bring your squad for a full day of unbridled NYC street racing.
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02 — BGP sweepstakes
Close your sweet eyes. Now imagine this. You and your best bud: 2 roundtrip flights, a hotel room (you're bunking), 2 bibs to the Grand Prix, and one of everything from this year's capsule. Ryan Seacrest could never. Pat Sajak could, but he's gone and he's not coming back. We miss you, Pat! #WheelWatchersClub
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03 — Wings for Life
Our pals at Red Bull, the fine folks ensuring the energy at BGP is turned up to a modest 11, are putting on the 13th annual "Wings for Life" race this weekend. The world's largest synchronized running event, register from anywhere on the planet and run until ya can't run no more (or until the Catcher Car passes you). 100% of proceeds go to funding spinal cord research.
READ INTERVIEW
04 — Dialed
Chris's high school coach said he'd be a great marathoner. Our 5th grade teacher said we'd never learn fractions if we didn't focus. Well, Chris ran a 2:12 in his first Boston—and we're gonna run that same time in half the distance next weekend. Comeback szn. Who's laughing now, Mr. G? Tap in for Chris's Dialed taking you through his pro field debut at the Boston Marathon.
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05 — BTS
We want to dedicate this blog post to the sweet yellow stallion in the sky, Spirit Airlines. Spirit, were you a borderline company liability every time we flew together? Yes, of course—you know that! But were you basically also the reason we were able to fly damn near the full team to all our pop-ups? You bet your bottom dollar *pilot wink* . Rest in peace you beautiful airline. We will carry on your legacy with probably Southwest or American.
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