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)
Run RunMONOEYES
A rock number with a driving, exhilarating melody that’s hugely popular at live shows! It’s a track from MONOEYES’s first album, “A Mirage In The Sun.” It’s said to be a hidden gem with a devoted following, often featured alongside classics like Bakufu Slump’s “Runner” on radio specials such as “Songs You Want to Listen to While Running.” With English lyrics that tell you, “As long as you keep running, you’ll be okay—an even brighter future will surely come into view!” and an adrenaline-boosting guitar sound, it’s sure to lift your running motivation.
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.
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.
Heavy rotationAKB48
AKB48 is a popular idol group that originated in Akihabara.
The annual AKB General Election is always exciting, isn’t it? This is one of their energizing songs.
Listening to it while running makes my heart feel light and excited.
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
One of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature songs, it was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s popular drama WATER BOYS.
His rich, husky voice resonates with the heart and fires you up.
When the chorus hits, it makes you want to sprint at full speed without thinking.
Critical HitRADWIMPS
A rousing anthem that fills you with positivity and the courage to take on new challenges.
Featured on RADWIMPS’ December 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to,” this song questions how we face our true feelings and the choices we make in life.
It gives soulful voice—over a powerful, hard-hitting rock sound—to the inner conflict between social success and what you truly want to do, using the metaphor of a baseball game.
The exhilarating guitar riffs, rhythmic drums, and piercing, forceful melody will inspire you to push your limits.
The music video, shot in a ballpark with 1,500 extras, is also a must-see.
It’s the perfect track when you want to give your all with your teammates at a sports day, or when you’re ready to step up and face a crucial challenge.