Running Songs Ranking [2026]
There are many people who run while listening to music, right?
Running is, in a way, a “simple task,” so you end up wanting music.
And you want to get pumped up!
I’ve put together a list of perfect running tracks for people like that.
Feel free to use it as a reference!
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Running Songs Ranking [2026] (61–70)
Green LightLorde64rank/position
This is a song by Lorde, who released the album Pure Heroine in 2013 and shook the world with the contrast between her voice and her age.
It starts off quietly and gradually builds up, so listeners can get pumped up and run to it.
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION65rank/position
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.
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet66rank/position
The song that drew attention for the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet was produced as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
It fuses a powerful rock sound with milet’s clear, resonant vocals, singing of the strength of bonds and the courage to face hardship.
Released as a single in May 2023, it received a huge response both in Japan and abroad, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s a track that encourages not only anime fans but everyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Highly recommended for boosting your motivation or listening before an important match.
Lose ControlMeduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys67rank/position
When you go running, many of you probably like to listen to fast-tempo tracks and run lightly in sync with the beat, right? For those people, I recommend this track: “Lose Control.” Created by the world-renowned music producer Meduza, the electro duo Goodboys, and the powerfully voiced Becky Hill, this piece offers a deeply immersive experience centered on deep house.
Can’t Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis68rank/position
An ambitious work that conveys a forward-looking message full of courage and hope, set to an energetic beat and powerful melodies.
The sound delivered by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis—an impressive fusion of pop hip-hop and funk—inspires listeners’ hearts.
Preaching self-affirmation, the courage to face adversity, and the importance of bonds with friends, this piece topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2013.
It also won Best Hip-Hop Video at the MTV Video Music Awards the same year.
Featured in TV commercials for Miller Genuine Draft and Microsoft, it has garnered broad support across audiences.
It’s the perfect track to boost your motivation—whether during your morning commute or before a workout warm-up.
Thrift ShopMacklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz69rank/position
If you’re into hip-hop or dance, it’s a mega-hit you’ve got to have heard at least once.
The fun lyrics are about how to score and rock cool fashion on the cheap at a thrift shop full of grimy old clothes.
Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer70rank/position
A track that pairs a powerful dancehall- and reggae-based sound with a message full of hope.
Created by American DJ project Major Lazer featuring Jamaica-born Nyla and British-Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG, it’s an anthem of encouragement.
The lyrics, which summon the strength and passion to face adversity and stay true to oneself, blend seamlessly with the energetic beat.
Released in 2015 as part of the album “Peace Is the Mission,” it later received a remix version in November of the same year.
The song reached No.
7 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the charts in France.
It’s a perfect choice for moments that call for unity and fighting spirit, such as sports events and school field days.