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!
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Running Songs Artist Ranking [2026] (11–20)
Every Little StepBobby Brown15rank/position
Here’s a recommended track from the new jack swing era.
The rhythm is cool, and Bobby Brown’s androgynous voice matches the song perfectly.
It has a strong dance element, but it’s also great for exercise, so it’s easy to sync your running pace to it.
Work B**chBritney Spears16rank/position
Both the lyrics and the rhythm are perfect for girls who want to lose weight.
Sharp lines like “Do you want a hot body?” “Do you want to rock a bikini?” “Then work for it, bitch!” pump up girls’ motivation while they’re dieting.
24K MagicBruno Mars17rank/position
Bruno Mars, an artist from Hawaii who has produced numerous hit songs, is renowned for remaining at the forefront of the music scene from his debut to the present.
He’s well known in Japan as well.
Among his works, the one I’d recommend for jogging or running is 24K Magic.
It’s a cool track that pairs rap and vocals evocative of old-school hip-hop with a luxurious backing track.
Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON18rank/position
Currently, CHEHON is a DJ who’s making major waves in the MC battle scene as well.
He’s a DJ with overwhelming popularity in Osaka, the holy land of reggae, and he’s produced numerous classics over the years.
Among them, “Inbakuto” has been loved by many listeners for a long time.
It’s a work packed to the brim with the allure of dancehall, and after his performance on THE FIRST TAKE, it’s been enjoying renewed popularity.
Those hot, rugged raggamuffin vibes are perfect for running or jogging.
OutsideCalvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding19rank/position
Instead of running at a steady rhythm when you go for a run or jog, many people practice training where they temporarily pick up the pace to boost cardiovascular fitness.
For those who do that kind of training, I recommend the track “Outside.” It’s a classic by Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding, structured like a fusion of EDM and pop: after a quiet verse and pre-chorus, it unfolds into an up-tempo dance-electro section.
Don’t Go YetCamila Cabello20rank/position
When you go jogging or running, you probably want to lift your spirits with upbeat music.
If that’s you, I highly recommend “Don’t Go Yet.” This hit by Camila Cabello is crafted with a strong emphasis on Latin music, which is part of her roots.
Its lively, rhythmic Latin sound will add just the right amount of fun to make tough jogs and runs more enjoyable.
Running Songs Artist Ranking [2026] (21–30)
Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen21rank/position
The catchy chorus keeps repeating, and in the U.S.
this song is so popular that practically no one can resist singing along when it comes on.
The lyrics about a girl in love are super cute, and even girls who aren’t fond of running might find themselves motivated if they’re thinking about their crush.