Recommended exit songs for sports day: A collection of tracks that are perfect for a brisk, quick-march exit.
When is sports day season in your area?
It might often be in a cooler season, like May or October.
That said, for the children actually competing, it’s a heated battle.
Some kids might be fired up, saying, “I’m going to take first place in the 100-meter dash!”
This time, we’ll introduce recommended pieces for the exit music at a sports day.
We’ve picked a wide range—from classic staples to recent hit sports anthems and the latest chart-toppers.
We hope you find the perfect one.
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Recommended exit songs for sports day: A collection of tracks that are perfect for a brisk marching exit (41–50)
Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I
The Radetzky March by Johann Strauss I is a piece that naturally makes you want to clap along as soon as it starts.
It is widely known as a masterpiece of classical music.
Because it is often used in TV commercials, many people have probably heard it at least once, even if they don’t attend classical concerts.
The piece was composed to honor Field Marshal Josef Radetzky, who distinguished himself during the revolutions in Europe.
It’s a perfect fit for athletes who have just fought fiercely at a sports day, don’t you think?
Recommended exit songs for sports day: A collection of tracks perfect for jogging off the field (51–60)
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
This is a song released by Kocchinoken-to in May 2024, an uplifting anthem that pairs a catchy rhythm and melody with a heartwarming message.
The “Giri Giri Dance,” which spread mainly through social media, became a hot topic as an easy, accessible performance for everyone and has been a huge hit as background music and a cheer song at school sports days.
The track packs a powerful, confidence-boosting message into its up-tempo sound, keeping you feeling positive from start to finish.
It also garnered major buzz on TikTok and even led to a collaboration with Sanrio characters.
Its breezy, get-you-running rhythm and friendly, singable melody are part of its charm.
Perfect not only for school sports festivals and athletic events, it’s also a great pick-me-up for everyday motivation.
Colonel BogeyKenneth Joseph Alford
Beloved as a staple of school sports days, this bright and friendly march was inspired by an incident on a golf course.
Composed in 1914 by British composer Kenneth Joseph Alford, it has long been popular in performances by military and concert bands.
It became known worldwide after being used in the 1957 film The Bridge on the River Kwai and later appeared in the 1985 film The Breakfast Club.
Its melody is simple enough to whistle and familiar to almost everyone.
At sports festivals, it’s often used as an entrance or marching tune for events, making it a perfect piece to energize the entire venue.
Ultra SoulB’z
It looks especially cool when the men make their entrance to this song! Some venues even use it as the entrance music for the finals in competitive swimming, so maybe the image of “battle” naturally goes with this track.
It’s a song you want to use at just the right moment.
I am the strongest.Ado
Created as an in-film song for the anime movie ONE PIECE FILM RED, this track features a confident melody and rhythm, and Ado’s vocals give you a sense of encouragement—making it a perfect fit for a competitive stage like a sports day.
Released digitally in August 2022 and included on the album of the same name, Uta no Uta ONE PIECE FILM RED, this piece is guaranteed to fire up everyone’s spirits and strengthen team unity when used as entrance or exit music.
It inspires a “let’s join forces and do our best” mindset, boosting the motivation of all participants!
RISING SUNEXILE
The perfect entrance and exit song for a school sports day—a major milestone for students—is “Rising Sun.” Released in 2011 by EXILE, a dance and vocal group known for their acrobatic performances, the track was also used as a charity song to support recovery efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It’s a dazzling electro-pop number that evokes a sense of “hope.” Their emotional yet refreshing vocals are sure to blow away the heat.
If you’re good at dancing, cheering while dancing is also highly recommended!
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Speaking of sports day background music, regardless of the events, you hear lots of the popular songs of the moment, right? In that sense, SHISHAMO—who are beloved across generations—are definitely a must.
This song is quintessentially them: its bright, poppy sound and positive lyrics give it a great sense of momentum that perfectly suits entrance and exit jogs or sprint races, making it a highly recommended track.
