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[Sports Day] A roundup of exhilarating, fast-paced tracks perfect for relay race BGM!
Speaking of relays, they’re the event that gets the crowd most excited at a sports day! The music that adds flair to the race is also one of the key elements.
I’m sure you, too, have a song that comes to mind as relay BGM.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of tracks—from classic relay staples everyone’s heard to J-pop numbers perfect for a heated competition.
They’re all songs that will make you want to start running, so use them as a guide when choosing your playlist.
[Sports Day] A roundup of exhilarating, fast-paced tracks perfect for relay race BGM! (1–10)
TouchNEW!Inaba Hiroshi
An anime song everyone knows has been revived, wrapped in the excitement of global sports.
Covered by Hiroshi Inaba—who is also active as a solo artist and released the acclaimed album “Tada Mono” in June 2024—this track is a classic originally released in March 1985 as the theme song for the anime Touch.
Inaba’s cover version was selected in March 2026 as the tournament support song for the World Baseball Classic.
The fusion of his edgy vocals with an accessible melody overflows with powerful energy aimed at victory, making it a perfect BGM for a heated relay.
Let’s dash across the field with this timeless cheer song loved across generations!
IRIS OUTNEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This track is marked by a powerful rhythm that stages fierce battles and thrilling developments, further heightening the excitement of a heated relay race.
By deeply reading the characters’ emotions and reflecting them in the sound, the song gives runners a push forward as they pass the baton.
Created by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, it has been chosen as the theme song for the film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, set to be released in September 2025.
It premiered at an event in Los Angeles in July of the same year, drawing great attention.
Aggressive and full of speed, this piece is a perfect BGM for the relay—the biggest climax of a sports day.
Not only anime fans but anyone looking to ignite passionate cheers across the entire venue should give it a spin.
StaRtNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
An exhilarating uptempo tune that rings in a vivid new beginning, marked by a refreshing band ensemble and a bright, bouncing melody.
This track appears as the first song on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s mini-album “Variety,” released in July 2015.
Also featured as an insert song in the TV anime “My Hero Academia,” it delivers a thrilling sense of uplift that makes listeners want to start something new, powered by a colorful, guitar-rock-driven progression.
Its propulsive rhythm will strongly push the backs of runners sprinting down the track.
Brimming with a will to take that first step, this high-velocity number is perfect for a heated relay event.
Turn it up and raise the voltage of the entire venue!
Dear, boyNEW!Hump Back
A major-label debut single from Hump Back whose exhilarating rock sound sets your heart on fire.
Written by vocalist Momoko Hayashi with her high school bandmates in mind, this song is a cheer anthem that stands by the anxieties and setbacks of chasing dreams and gives you the courage to face forward again.
Released in June 2018, it was featured in numerous tie-ins, including the Shinken Zemi High School Course TV commercial and as the theme song for Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting’s “102nd National High School Baseball Championship Kumamoto Tournament.” Its straightforward, powerful message and driving melody are a perfect match for a heated relay race.
It’s sure to give a strong push to the runners passing the baton, so consider choosing it as BGM to fire up your sports day.
Tontsukatan-tanNEW!Kureijī Wowuwo!!
Crazy WowWow!! is a band with irresistibly fast beats that make you want to take off running, and playful sounds like handclaps.
This track they released in October 2025 is packed with an upbeat vibe that laughs off everyday struggles and plenty of crowd-pleasing call-and-response chants.
Sparked by its animated music video and dance clips on social media, it became a major hit and is loved by many.
With a catchy melody that sticks in your head after just one listen, it’s sure to give runners a strong push forward.
Play it during a heated baton handoff and your field day is guaranteed to get even more exciting.
InfernoNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
How about a rock number with a sound that amps you up from the intro and irresistibly sharp, cutting vocals? Crafted by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force.
Since Motoki Omori, who handles vocals and guitar, was a fan of the original manga, he distilled its worldview into the music.
It was released digitally in July 2019 and is also included on their album Attitude.
According to Oricon’s figures, its cumulative streaming plays surpassed 500 million by 2025, showing its enduring popularity.
With a sound that exquisitely balances “darkness” and “a sense of speed,” it’s perfect BGM for a competition where everything is decided right here and now!
Standing on stageNEW!YOASOBI
YOASOBI’s song gives a powerful push to those heading for the big stage.
Released in July 2024, it was newly written as NHK Sports Theme 2024, adding color to broadcasts of sporting events like the Paris Olympics.
Its exhilarating guitar rock sound and ikura’s wind-slicing vocals set listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Based on a collection of novels born from works by three manga artists including Taizan 5, its strong message—deftly capturing athletes’ inner turmoil and the expectations around them—is another major draw.
Play it during a heated relay, and it’s sure to spur the runners’ strides with even greater force!