[March, Foot Races, Dance] Energetic songs and the latest hits to liven up a sports day

Csikos PostHeruman Nekke

Necke: Csikos Post — Hermann Necke: Csikós Post

This is a staple tune for sports days—the kind of piece many people feel they’ve heard before even if they don’t know its title! As you listen, it’s like your feelings get more and more hurried.

That sense of urgency and tension is perfect for competition BGM! You can almost hear the classic sports day announcement: “Red Team is in first place!! White Team, keep it up!!” It’s ideal not only for running events but also for heated team battles like the ball toss or the giant ball roll.

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Hane Keisuke

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SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

A song by Wagakki Band, a mixed-gender eight-piece with fans in Japan and abroad, known for their one-of-a-kind rock sound that fuses traditional Japanese instruments with a band, just as their name suggests.

It’s a cover of the hugely popular Vocaloid track released by Vocaloid producer Kurousa-P, and the uniquely Japanese-instrument-driven sound-making is superb, offering a distinct flavor from the original’s piano-rock sound.

As a song that helped bring Vocaloid music into mainstream recognition, it’s sure to hype up any sports day.

The double-bass drum beat propels running speed during races—a rock tune that only Japanese artists could express.

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Hoshino Takashi

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sixth senseREOL

Reol – “Sixth Sense / THE SIXTH SENSE” Music Video

This track captivates with its energetic sound and provocative lyrics.

While looking toward the future, it expresses a determination to live fully in the present.

Released in July 2020, it was used as the commercial song for DYNAMITE BOAT RACE during the second half of 2020.

It drew major attention, reaching No.

1 on Billboard JAPAN’s Heatseekers Songs and holding the top spot for a total of five weeks.

Packed with Reol’s distinctive worldview, this song is perfect for moments when you want to unleash your energy—like school sports days or dance events.

It’s a highly recommended track when you want everyone to get hyped together.

Heaven and HellOfufenbakku

Sports Day Music: Infernal Gallop (from Orpheus in the Underworld Overture) / Offenbach

When it comes to sports days, this piece has always been a classic, hasn’t it? Orchestral music is often used as background music for events at school sports days, and among them, this one is especially standard.

There are plenty of times when you’ve heard the orchestral pieces used at sports days and can hum the melody but don’t know the title, right? This piece is “Orpheus in the Underworld” (also known as “Heaven and Hell”).

It actually has a surprisingly striking title! It’s an indispensable track for sports day competitions.

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Hane Keisuke

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Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu

Sentimental Bus “Sunny Day Sunday” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Sentimental Bus was a music duo that gained popularity with their impactful afro hair and cute vocals, but unfortunately disbanded in 2000.

Their major 4th single, “Sunny Day Sunday,” which was featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial, remains a staple cheer song in high school baseball even today.

Its brisk shuffle beat and catchy, pop melody are enough to lift your spirits just by listening.

It’s a pop tune that perfectly matches the atmosphere of a school sports day and makes great background music.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

‘Rat-tat-tat’ Official Music Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE

From the initial bass drum rhythm, I thought it might be suited for a march.

The BPM is 150—75 if you count it in half—so it feels a bit slow, but I felt it would work well for marching while dancing.

I also got the sense that it would be easy to match with group gymnastics.

It might not fit as well for races like sprints, so the use cases could be limited, but the tempo is easy to dance to and I think it’s ideal for dance.

These days, performances have become more diverse, so I think it can be used for a variety of things.

It’s a recommended track.

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Ozaki Shunji

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RunLittle Glee Monster

『Run』 – Little Glee Monster

Marked by an upbeat, positive message and powerful vocals, this track is an ambitious work from Little Glee Monster.

Created jointly by Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1 and Little Glee Monster as a song to cheer on new first-year students, it was included on the album “Ambitious,” released in March 2025.

Its energetic rhythm and heartfelt message make it perfect for school sports days! The time spent with classmates and friends alongside this song will become irreplaceable memories for children.