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Travis Barker runs 5k alongside fans ahead of Blink 182’s Sunday night Citi Field concert
By Dorian Geiger, Steve Janoski,
4 hours ago
Travis Barker — the inked-up drummer of legendary punk band Blink 182 — hit the New York City pavement hours before a sold-out, Sunday night show at Citi Field to raise money for a good cause: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Los Angeles and New York.
The morning event, which Barker coordinated with Blink’s ongoing “One More Time” tour, quickly became a mecca for his fans.
Many runners wore Blink 182 shirts, and the band’s hits provided the pre-race soundtrack as runners warmed up and stretched out ahead of the 3.1-mile race, which began in the stadium parking lot.
“To see New York show out like this is crazy to me,” Barker, 48, told The Post.
“I live on the entire other side of the country, so it’s like it’s just the coolest thing ever.”
“Even though I come here and I’m like, ‘I might just take it easy,’ — when I see all these people that come out, I get so motivated and hyped up.”
As part of that journey, the California resident founded a running and wellness organization “Run Travis Run” this year — with Sunday’s event the org’s first in New York.
Runners at the 5K were invited to donate to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Los Angeles and New York during registration.
Barker’s fans were equally elated at his appearance.
“I was psyched,” Neil Tropel, a 36-year-old photographer and Blink 182 fan, said after hearing about the race.
“I didn’t know Travis was a runner until I saw his YouTube videos,” he said.
Many runners wore Blink 182 shirts, and the band’s hits provided the pre-race soundtrack as runners warmed up and stretched out ahead of the 3.1-mile race, which began in the stadium parking lot. AbacaPress / SplashNews.com
“His running journey is very inspiring. Staying fit and continuing what he does as a drummer — he keeps going. I was surprised he runs — his form is very well. He’s looking good for his age.”
“I want to hit one before the end of the year, so maybe it is New York! I don’t know. I would love to.”
When asked why his Blink 182 bandmates Mark Hoppus and Tom Delonge weren’t running with him, he said it wasn’t their style.
“I don’t think I could get them to run if I was chasing them or if anyone was chasing them,” Barker said. “But I think they’re conserving their energy for the show. I just know I could do this and the show.”
The band will perform for 42,000 people Sunday night at the sold-out 7 p.m. show.
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