Running Songs Artist Ranking [2026]
If you’re going to listen to music while running, you might as well choose songs that boost your motivation and help you pick up the pace.
For those people, this time we’d like to introduce, in ranking order, songs by artists that have been most listened to for running so far this year!
Be sure to check them out.
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Running Songs Artist Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Don’t Stop5 Seconds of Summer8rank/position
This is a perfect recommendation for people who love rock music and those who are working hard at exercise like running or jogging.
When you listen to the chorus where the title phrase “Don’t Stop” is repeated, it will make you feel like you can keep pushing through even when it gets tough.
SummerThing! ft. Mike TaylorAfrojack9rank/position
A track from Afrojack, the Dutch DJ and music producer.
It’s recommended for those who want to slim down for summer, build their body, and get into running.
Listening to it makes you look forward to summer.
Zankyo SankaAimer10rank/position
A work whose grand worldview woven by visuals and music is its chief allure.
The powerful message embedded in the lyrics—“overcoming past pain and moving forward into the future”—is beautifully harmonized with the dark, sweeping melody.
Aimer’s distinctive vocals resound with deep emotion and stir the heart.
It was released digitally in advance in December 2021, followed by a CD single in January 2022.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, it drew major attention, including taking two crowns on Billboard Japan from its digital release.
Perfect for when you need the courage to walk toward your ideals or to fire yourself up.
Listening to this piece while training will surely give you the strength to push past your limits.
Running Songs Artist Ranking [2026] (11–20)
Cool ft. Roy EnglishAlesso11rank/position
Alesso is a Swedish DJ and music producer.
This track is incredibly exhilarating.
The blend with a slightly wistful melody makes you feel pumped and want to move your body as you listen.
It’s a song I definitely want you to hear.
Side To SideAriana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj12rank/position
In the music video, Ariana and her backup dancers are riding stationary bikes at the gym, making it the perfect track for anyone fired up about exercising.
Watching their fit bodies to boost your motivation is totally fair game, too.
PompeiiBastille13rank/position
This is a song for people who prefer to enjoy a quiet run.
The rock-style music isn’t too loud and is very pleasant to listen to.
In the music video, there’s a quirky and amusing storyline where everyone the protagonist meets in the city ends up with pitch-black eyes.
7/11Beyoncé14rank/position
In this music video with a girls’ night theme, Beyoncé and her backup dancers keep dancing straight to a private camera, which is fun and a highlight.
It’s perfect for girls who want to enjoy running and push themselves together with friends.