Wonderful sports day / athletic festival

From classics to fan favorites! A catalog of music and BGM to liven up your sports day

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Many people struggle with choosing songs for sports day, don’t they?

Here, we introduce perfect tracks for each scene—from classic staples ideal for sports day to upbeat J-pop and Western hits that get everyone excited!

Well-known songs can hype up the crowd, but using the same ones every year can get old…

We’ve curated a selection of tracks to solve that problem.

You’ll find refreshing tunes that make you want to start running and motivational anthems that give you courage.

Use this article as a guide to make your sports day even more fun and exciting!

Vocaloid (1–10)

Liar Dancermasarada

Liar Dancer / Kasane Teto SV

Liar Dancermasarada

An energetic dance-rock tune that will get your heart pumping! Created by Masarada and released in June 2023, this track reframes the small lies and self-deception that lurk in life in a positive light, delivering a message to keep moving forward.

With its explosive power, it’s perfect for sports days and athletic festivals, instantly boosting the atmosphere.

It’s an ideal song for anyone who wants to give their all with passion in their heart.

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OverrideYoshida Yayo

Override – Kasane Teto SV [Yase Yoshida]

OverrideYoshida Yayo

This is an electronic music track that delivers an exhilarating sense of speed! Released in November 2023, it features Kasane Teto’s powerful vocals and a danceable sound that skillfully blends tropical house and drum and bass.

The lyrics vividly portray a young person struggling to break free from the absurdity of a life predetermined by birth and environment.

I think it would be a great fit for running events at school sports days or athletic festivals!

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ColorfulHiiragi Magunetaito

Colorful / Miyamai Moka

ColorfulHiiragi Magunetaito

“Colorful” is a work by Magnetite Hiiragi, released in March 2025.

It is based on “#IWantToDisappear, So I’ll Give You 150 Characters of Love,” which won the Alphapolis Youth Novel × VocaloP Cup Grand Prize.

The energetic rock sound is beautifully complemented by Moka Miyamai’s firm, resonant vocals.

It feels like a coming-of-age drama, making it perfect to play at school sports festivals or athletic meets.

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TelepathyDECO*27

DECO*27 – Telepathy feat. Hatsune Miku

TelepathyDECO*27

A bright, poppy dance tune that cheerfully belts out the frustrations of love! Released by Vocaloid producer DECO*27 in February 2025, it features toy box–like synths and a growling bass that’s irresistibly addictive.

With its catchy melody and rhythm, you’ll find your body swaying before you know it! Put it on as BGM for a school sports day, and the whole venue is sure to be wrapped in a fun, festive vibe!

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Fire danceDECO*27

Fire Dance / Hatsune Miku × Kagamine Len × MEIKO × KAITO

Fire danceDECO*27

An all-out burst of electronic energy—absolutely irresistible.

This track by DECO*27 is a perfect fit for school sports days, singing of self-transcendence and breaking limits.

It reminds you of the importance of moving forward as your true self and gives you the courage to take a new step.

Chosen as an insert song for the feature film “Project SEKAI: The Broken World and the Miku Who Cannot Sing,” released in January 2025, it bursts with vitality thanks to Giga’s arrangement.

In those all-out sprint moments, or when you’re competing with friends, it’s sure to give you a push from behind.

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