Electrolit Returns as Coachella's Official Hydration Sponsor

The premium beverage brand brings back the Coachella x Electrolit Campground 5K run and wellness programming for festival attendees.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:01pm

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Electrolit®, the premium hydration beverage, is returning as the official hydration sponsor of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026. The brand is bringing back the Coachella x Electrolit Campground 5K run during both festival weekends, as well as offering hydration stations and other wellness programming for attendees. Electrolit's continued involvement reflects a broader shift in how modern festivals are approaching music, movement, and wellness as a unified experience.

Why it matters

As festival-goers increasingly approach live events with a performance mindset, prioritizing recovery and stamina, Electrolit's role as the official hydration sponsor helps shape how the festival experience is designed. By leading wellness initiatives like the 5K run, Electrolit is cementing its position beyond just providing hydration, and becoming an integral part of how attendees prepare for and participate in the festival.

The details

Since becoming the official hydration sponsor of Coachella in 2023, Electrolit has been part of redefining how audiences experience live events. The return of the Coachella x Electrolit Campground 5K reflects this momentum, designed as a refreshing Saturday morning ritual for early-rising attendees seeking movement, clarity, and community before the day's performances begin. Electrolit will also have hydration activation stations throughout the festival grounds, and the brand's products will be available for purchase at major retailers.

  • The Coachella x Electrolit Campground 5K will take place within the festival campgrounds both Saturdays, with participant arrival at 8:30 a.m. and the run beginning at 9:00 a.m.
  • Electrolit has been the official hydration sponsor of Coachella since 2023.

The players

Electrolit

A premium hydration beverage trusted in high-performance environments from work to sports to play.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

An annual music and arts festival held in Coachella, California.

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The takeaway

Electrolit's continued involvement as the official hydration sponsor of Coachella reflects the evolving expectations of modern festival-goers, who are approaching live events with a focus on performance, recovery, and overall wellness. By leading initiatives like the 5K run and providing hydration stations, Electrolit is helping shape the festival experience as one where music, movement, and wellness are seamlessly integrated.