Recommended music for marathons: uplifting songs that give you the courage to power through
Do you listen to music when you run marathons or go jogging?
In fact, listening to music while running comes with big benefits!
The biggest advantage is that matching your stride to the tempo can act like a pacemaker and help you keep a steady pace.
Plus, listening to your favorite tracks or motivational songs can boost your morale, helping some people make it all the way to the finish.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs with comfortable running tempos and uplifting anthems that boost motivation!
You’re sure to get that extra push to hang in there a little longer.
Just be sure to stay aware of your surroundings—and bring these tunes along as your companions for marathons and jogs!
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Recommended music for marathons: motivational songs that give you the courage to run through (41–50)
travelingUtada Hikaru
This is a lively track by Hikaru Utada, a singer-songwriter who represents the Japanese music scene.
It was released in November 2001 as her ninth single.
The song was featured in NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA commercials, which generated a lot of buzz.
Its light, buoyant melody and uniquely imaginative lyrics leave a strong impression, and listening to it naturally lifts your spirits.
It feels like it gives you a gentle push when you’re setting off on a journey or starting something new.
It’s also perfect for marathons or jogging.
Recommended music for marathons: motivational songs that give you the courage to run through (51–60)
E.G. summer RIDERE-girls
It’s a song by E-girls that conveys the excitement stirred up by the summer heat and a lively atmosphere.
The sound emphasizes beats that capture the feel of dance music, giving the impression it could be great for keeping tempo while running.
The lyrics, which portray people determined to fully enjoy summer, are striking as well, conveying a giddy, heat-fueled mood and the resolve to dive headfirst into love.
With a vibe like bursting into a bright, open place, it’s a track that stirs a positive feeling and motivates you to take a step forward.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
This is a signature song by MONGOL800, a rock band from Okinawa beloved by people of all ages.
It’s included on their 2001 album MESSAGE.
The lyrics, filled with the bittersweet feelings of long-distance love and first love, resonated with many listeners.
Its straightforward musical style can give you the strength to keep going to the end during marathons or jogging.
By the way, a film based on this song has also been released, so check it out if you’re interested.
RainbowPorunogurafiti
This song was written for the Emperor’s Cup National Inter-Prefectural Men’s Ekiden Championship and is used as the tournament’s theme song.
Its passionate vocals and lively rhythm, when heard while running, inspire you to push through and keep going until the very end.
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION
A rock number brimming with overwhelming speed and energy! A signature work by MAN WITH A MISSION that sings of the courage to stand by your convictions and face adversity.
Released in October 2015, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Featuring powerful strings and a distinctive two-beat sound, the song made a strong impact, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and earning Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s also included on the album The World’s On Fire and continues to be a live staple.
When you want to forge your own path or overcome a major obstacle, listening to this track is sure to give you a push forward.
At any timeMakihara Noriyuki
There are so many of Noriyuki Makihara’s songs that truly resonate with the heart.
Among them, this song really speaks to the part of me that’s trying hard.
His gentle singing voice encourages me when things get tough and gives me the strength to keep going a little longer.
Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
This is JUDY AND MARY’s seventh single, released in 1995.
It was used in a car commercial, and the song has a fresh image, like racing straight down the road.
It’s also striking how, the moment the chorus kicks in, it feels as if the view suddenly opens up.
The song’s sense of swiftly cutting through and its sound—light yet strong and forward-driving—make it a perfect BGM for running.