Recommended exit songs for a sports day: a curated selection that perfectly suits a brisk, running 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.

Playlist

Recommended exit songs for a sports day: a curated selection that perfectly suits a brisk, running exit!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		An encouraging song for facing difficulties
2	Chaotic Wacha Life!FRUITS ZIPPER		FRUITS ZIPPER will perform the opening theme song for Shin-chan.
3	I love you explosivelyM!ILK		M!LK’s universe-scale display of affection: powerful pop
4	Make you happyNiziU		Let's liven up the sports day with NiziU's upbeat songs
5	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism		An exhilarating, fast-paced track by Official HIGE DANDism
6	Tontsukatan-tanKureijī Wowuwo!!		The Fun Rock of Crazy Wow Wow
7	TouchInaba Hiroshi		Koshi Inaba does a rock arrangement of Touch
8	kiraAdo×Kitani Tatsuya		A rock song by Ado and Tatsuya Kitani
9	DECOTORA15LiSA		Liven up the sports day with a powerful melody
10	idolYOASOBI		The colorful sounds of the Oshi no Ko opening
11	Joyfulikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's upbeat pop song for a sports day
12	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
13	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing song that sings of the brilliance and bitterness of youth
14	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Introduction of a song suitable as 10-FEET’s exit music
15	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s signature song “Zenryoku Shonen.”
16	To the best of my abilityGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A powerful rock tune that races full throttle
17	BeautifulSuperfly		A refreshing song about accepting yourself and moving forward
18	Chu, diversity.ano		ano's brave anthem to individuality
19	winding roadNovelbright		A hope-filled cheer song that pushes you forward
20	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A dynamic song that depicts a passionate page of youth
21	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' Song of Challenge
22	Rocky Themebirukonti		Rocky's theme song Effort and Growth
23	I am the strongest.Ado		A theme song from a One Piece movie suitable for a sports day
24	In the Blueikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari - In the Blue
25	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		Halo is a rock song that gives you courage.
26	ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE		ANTENNA is perfect as a school sports day exit song.
27	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		Popular among children as a Pokémon opening theme song
28	A bouquet for meAdo		A cheer song that delivers courage and hope
29	OrangeSPYAIR		Haikyu!! theme song that sings of bonds with teammates and courage
30	JUMPIkuta Rira		Ikuta Lira’s World Cup theme song “JUMP”
31	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s new song, the theme song for the Ekiden relay race
32	life-formHoshino Gen		A sports day-appropriate song that evokes vitality and power
33	RunLittle Glee Monster		A positive cheer song that supports taking a step toward your dreams
34	It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE		Ekiden cheering songs give people courage.
35	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
36	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
37	FRIENDS!!!imase		imase's new song that depicts the bonds of friendship
38	absolute zeronatori		Natori’s Powerful Song of Courage
39	Soldier, run.B’z		In “hito hashiru” the hei means “valiant warrior.”
40	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog takes charge of the cheer song for the National High School Soccer Championship
41	A victorious smile with youUkasukaji		The appeal of passionate cheer songs at sports festivals
42	Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu		A powerful song that sings of youthful struggles and hope
43	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK
44	The Star-Spangled Banner ForeverJohn Philip Sousa		Patriotic marches composed by Sousa are perfect for exit music.
45	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s “Zankyo Sanka” is a fast-paced, exhilarating song perfect for sports days.
46	Csikos PostHermann Necke		Necke’s “Csikós Post” is a staple song at sports festivals.
47	Blue and SummerMrs.GREEN APPRE		A bright song that portrays summer youth and is suitable for sports day
48	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A song of courage that sings of the wish to become a hero
49	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		Lord of Major's 'Daiji na Mono' will liven up the sports day
50	Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Ending theme of Haikyu!!
51	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An anthem that encourages the courage to face setbacks
52	Ultra SoulB’z		A song used as a men's entrance theme, with an image of battle.
53	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO is recommended for sports day BGM
54	Standing on stageYOASOBI		YOASOBI, Paris Olympics support song
55	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		An uplifting youth anthem that gives you the courage to live true to yourself
56	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A rhapsody depicting a magical world with a muscle-bound protagonist
57	RISING SUNEXILE		EXILE’s “Rising Sun” is perfect for a sports day
58	El CapitanJohn Philip Sousa		A staple of wind bands: Sousa’s dazzling march
59	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
60	Tokyo Olympic MarchKoseki Yūji		A song of hope for the 1964 Olympics
61	Flash FalconGRe4N BOYZ		A song by GRe4N BOYZ for a sports day
62	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Yatte Minayo' is perfect as sports day BGM.
63	Don’t give upZARD		The appeal of ZARD’s signature song “Makenaide”
64	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A song that gives you the courage to overcome difficulties and move forward
65	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		A song that expresses the feelings of heartbreak in a lighthearted way
66	peace signYonezu Kenshi		An upbeat, lively song by Kenshi Yonezu
67	Young powerShinichi Takada		A classic sports day song with a bright, powerful melody
68	March “Beyond the K-Point”Takahashi Shinya		The appeal of brass band marches that liven up sports days
69	Sports MarchMayuzumi Toshirō		A march composed by Toshiro Mayuzumi that’s a staple of sports broadcasts
70	William Tell OvertureRosshīni		A magnificent overture, marked by a powerful rhythm
71	Colonel BogeyKenneth Joseph Alford		A British composer's march is a staple at sports days.
72	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Kochi Kento’s cheer song, “Giri Giri Dance”
73	Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I		The Radetzky March is a classic masterpiece perfect for sports days
74	Heaven and HellOfufenbakku		The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days
75	I want to keep it dramatic.BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE		The new song by BALLISTIK BOYZ is pop and comfortable.
76	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		Sambomaster’s Cheer Song