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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!

Playlist

Running Songs Ranking [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
An anthem cheering on those who keep moving forward, for people who want to become stronger.
2peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Cheering on my run with the My Hero Academia OP
3Full driveKANA-BOON
Full driveKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A fast-paced rock song by KANA-BOON
4When My Devil RisesMAN WITH A MISSION
When My Devil RisesMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A high-velocity rock song by MAN WITH A MISSION
5Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
High-tempo songs suitable for jogging
6GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
A Naruto opening with a fast-paced feel and lots of rap
7InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs.' rock song Inferno
8Crazy Stupid LoveCheryl ft. Tinie Tempah
Crazy Stupid LoveCheryl ft. Tinie Tempahplay_arrow
A cute and sexy new song
9BeautifulSuperfly
BeautifulSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly’s overwhelming vocal power and singing ability are captivating.
10Locked Out Of HeavenBruno Mars
Locked Out Of HeavenBruno Marsplay_arrow
Introduction to Bruno Mars’s pop music works
11Lose YourselfEminem
Lose YourselfEminemplay_arrow
The appeal of Eminem’s classic “Lose Yourself”
12MoonlightspeedMidnight Grand Orchestra
MoonlightspeedMidnight Grand Orchestraplay_arrow
A music unit song by a VTuber and TAKU
13The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
A high-energy rock song with a theme of taking on challenges to pursue your dreams
14ultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
B’z 2001 single swimming theme song
15Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Stay GoldHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
Hi-STANDARD English-lyric rock song
16maximum speedSHISHAMO
maximum speedSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A positive start with SHISHAMO’s powerful vocals
17SHAMROCKUVERworld
SHAMROCKUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld's rock song that served as a TV drama theme
18OFFSIDEDannie May
OFFSIDEDannie Mayplay_arrow
A standout track from a unit that creates songs from music videos
19ConfidentDemi Lovato
ConfidentDemi Lovatoplay_arrow
A powerful cheer song that vanquishes evil
20Fast Car ft. DakotaJonas Blue
Fast Car ft. DakotaJonas Blueplay_arrow
Jonas Blue's melancholic tropical music
21Me TooMeghan Trainor
Me TooMeghan Trainorplay_arrow
Megan’s songs are bright and easy to hum.
22Take My BreathThe Weeknd
Take My BreathThe Weekndplay_arrow
The Weeknd’s signature synth-pop song
23Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Fate's rocking, high-energy opening
24THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's friendship song about overcoming conflict
25Standing on stageYOASOBI
Standing on stageYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's Olympic support song
26Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster's Positive Rock
27life-formHoshino Gen
life-formHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that gives you the courage to strive in sports
28Runnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
Songs suitable for running. Enjoying the rhythm and lyrics makes me feel stronger.
29CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta
CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimattaplay_arrow
A song with a rocking sense of speed and driving momentum
30Don’t Stop5 Seconds of Summer
Don't Stop5 Seconds of Summerplay_arrow
Perfect for workouts with a rock vibe
31Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Overcoming past pain and moving toward the future
32Cool ft. Roy EnglishAlesso
Cool ft. Roy EnglishAlessoplay_arrow
Refreshing track by a Swedish DJ
33Side To SideAriana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj
Side To SideAriana Grande ft. Nicki Minajplay_arrow
Ariana working out at the gym
34PompeiiBastille
PompeiiBastilleplay_arrow
Comfortable, rock-style songs that aren't loud, suitable for quiet runs.
357/11Beyoncé
7/11Beyoncéplay_arrow
A girls' night where Beyoncé dances
36Run the World (Girls)Beyoncé
Run the World (Girls)Beyoncéplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that sings of women's strength
37Every Little StepBobby Brown
Every Little StepBobby Brownplay_arrow
A classic Jack Swing track that's perfect for running
38Work B**chBritney Spears
Work B**chBritney Spearsplay_arrow
Lyrics to encourage dieting girls
3924K MagicBruno Mars
24K MagicBruno Marsplay_arrow
Bruno Mars’s jog-friendly song recommendations
40OutsideCalvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding
OutsideCalvin Harris ft. Ellie Gouldingplay_arrow
Songs for strengthening cardiopulmonary function with speed changes
41Don’t Go YetCamila Cabello
Don't Go YetCamila Cabelloplay_arrow
Make exercise fun with Camila Cabello’s upbeat Latin track
42Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen
Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsenplay_arrow
A super popular song for girls in love
43Boom ClapCharli XCX
Boom ClapCharli XCXplay_arrow
An upbeat BGM track draws all the attention
44Symphony (feat. Zara Larsson)Clean Bandit
Symphony (feat. Zara Larsson)Clean Banditplay_arrow
Clean Bandit's exhilarating/satisfying-feeling track
45OtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
46Turn Down for WhatDJ Snake, Lil Jon
Turn Down for WhatDJ Snake, Lil Jonplay_arrow
Don't stop the party! An energetic classic
47X Gon’ Give It To YaDMX
X Gon' Give It To YaDMXplay_arrow
DMX's powerful hip-hop track
48Dessert ft. SilentóDawin
Dessert ft. SilentóDawinplay_arrow
Trance club music
49Love AgainDua Lipa
Love AgainDua Lipaplay_arrow
Dua Lipa releases a 70s-style pop song
50Bad HabitsEd Sheeran
Bad HabitsEd Sheeranplay_arrow
Perfect for running: an Ed Sheeran synth-pop track
51New ManEd Sheeran
New ManEd Sheeranplay_arrow
Ed Sheeran's rap guitar song
52Shape of YouEd Sheeran
Shape of YouEd Sheeranplay_arrow
Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is perfect for running.
53Cold HeartElton John, Dua Lipa
Cold HeartElton John, Dua Lipaplay_arrow
House pop by Elton John and Dua Lipa
54GDFRFlo Rida ft. Sage The Gemini and Lookas
GDFRFlo Rida ft. Sage The Gemini and Lookasplay_arrow
Hip-hop-style Western music fires up my competitive spirit.
55MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
The hit band GReeeeN, known for avoiding media exposure
56BelieverImagine Dragons
BelieverImagine Dragonsplay_arrow
Imagine Dragons' intense song Believer
57SorryJustin Bieber
SorryJustin Bieberplay_arrow
A classic BGM track that was a huge hit in the United States
58U SmileJustin Bieber
U SmileJustin Bieberplay_arrow
Justin Bieber for beginner runners
59California GurlsKaty Perry ft. Snoop Dogg
California GurlsKaty Perry ft. Snoop Doggplay_arrow
A girly song by a California girl
60Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson
Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)Kelly Clarksonplay_arrow
A song in which Kelly cheers on people who work hard.
61Not Like UsKendrick Lamar
Not Like UsKendrick Lamarplay_arrow
Kendrick Lamar’s powerful message
62Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
A smash-hit song that became a social phenomenon from Demon Slayer
63INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow
INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlowplay_arrow
Introduce the song by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow
64Green LightLorde
Green LightLordeplay_arrow
Lorde songs that build up from quiet to energetic
65Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A song of courage that upholds one’s beliefs and faces adversity
66Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×miletplay_arrow
MAN WITH A MISSION and milet produce the theme song for Demon Slayer.
67Lose ControlMeduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys
Lose ControlMeduza, Becky Hill, Goodboysplay_arrow
Fast-tempo songs for running
68Can’t Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis
Can't Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewisplay_arrow
An inspiring song that conveys courage and hope
69Thrift ShopMacklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz
Thrift ShopMacklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanzplay_arrow
A mega-hit song perfect for hip-hop dance enthusiasts
70Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer
Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazerplay_arrow
A powerful cheering song that conveys hope and strength
71Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson
Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronsonplay_arrow
Uptown Funk is contemporary funk music.
72Moves Like JaggerMaroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera
Moves Like JaggerMaroon 5 ft. Christina Aguileraplay_arrow
A popular go-to track for dance, perfect for workouts
73WavesMr Probz
WavesMr Probzplay_arrow
A song with the image of running in nature
74lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of the brilliance and bitterness of youth
75This TownNiall Horan
This TownNiall Horanplay_arrow
Songs to listen to while running in places that feel nostalgic
76Super BassNicki Minaj
Super BassNicki Minajplay_arrow
Nicki Minaj songs for running
77Kiss YouOne Direction
Kiss YouOne Directionplay_arrow
One Direction’s love songs
78Counting StarsOneRepublic
Counting StarsOneRepublicplay_arrow
OneRepublic’s hopeful pop-rock song
79HappyPharrell Williams
HappyPharrell Williamsplay_arrow
Upbeat, mood-lifting Western music
80TimberPitbull ft. Ke$ha
TimberPitbull ft. Ke$haplay_arrow
Timber: A global hit in dance-pop
81We Will Rock YouQueen
We Will Rock YouQueenplay_arrow
"We Will Rock You" is the will to win.
82Current destructionSPYAIR
Current destructionSPYAIRplay_arrow
The theme song of the Gintama movie. A powerful rock sound that gives you energy.
83Don’t Wait UpShakira
Don't Wait UpShakiraplay_arrow
Shakira’s iconic dance-pop
84Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakiraplay_arrow
The official song of the Soccer World Cup, a masterpiece that thrilled the world
85Soul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
A powerful rock number by Superfly
86DANCE MONKEYTones and I
DANCE MONKEYTones and Iplay_arrow
Dance Monkey, the signature song sung by Tones and I
87I Knew You Were TroubleTaylor Swift
I Knew You Were TroubleTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
Taylor’s love songs boost my motivation after a breakup.
88Lose ControlTeddy Swims
Lose ControlTeddy Swimsplay_arrow
Tedddy Swims’s moving vocals stir the heart.
89Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas
Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peasplay_arrow
A high-tempo song that makes you forget the pain
90All We Know ft. Phoebe RyanThe Chainsmokers
All We Know ft. Phoebe RyanThe Chainsmokersplay_arrow
The Chainsmokers scored a major hit
91STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber
STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieberplay_arrow
Synth-pop that makes you feel a beaver’s growth
92Mr. BrightsideThe Killers
Mr. BrightsideThe Killersplay_arrow
A classic by The Killers about a poignant, unrequited love
93Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes
Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripesplay_arrow
Powerful rock that stays true to the will for freedom
94Don’t Be ShyTiësto & Karol G
Don't Be ShyTiësto & Karol Gplay_arrow
Introduction to the song by Tiësto & Karol G
95together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
96Scream & ShoutWill.i.am ft. Britney Spears
Scream & ShoutWill.i.am ft. Britney Spearsplay_arrow
Perfect for running with high energy
97R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
The 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
98Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s signature songs to listen to when you’re tired
99Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Dive into the world of Tokyo Jihen with Ringo Sheena’s distinctive vocals
100Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
The signature song of Ryokuoushoku Shakai has a sense of sprinting