Songs That Make You Want to Run: Music for Running and Jogging to Get You Motivated!
What songs do you usually run to?
Of course, listening to your favorite tracks is the best, but don’t you sometimes feel like, “I want to try some newer songs too”?
In this article, we researched songs that go well with running and jogging.
From tracks with a driving sense of speed to motivational anthems that cheer you on, and even stadium anthems with an Olympic vibe—there’s a wide variety.
Be sure to take along some running songs that make you want to dash ahead!
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Songs That Make You Want to Run: Music for Running and Jogging—Motivational Tracks! (81–90)
If I can laughUrufuruzu
Whether you like to take a walk at the end of the day or go for a run early in the morning, try doing it while listening to this song.
It somehow warms your heart and makes you feel gentle.
Listening to this track as you watch the sunset will really resonate with you.
When you’re feeling down about work or personal worries, try moving your body at a comfortable pace while listening to this song.
Break ItAmuro Namie
Amuro Namie herself was always an artist who kept running at the forefront.
She maintained unwavering, absolute popularity, and even after her retirement she continues to be especially supported by women.
She has so many great songs that it’s hard to choose, but if I had to pick one for a sports theme, how about this danceable, exhilarating track?
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
The exhilarating melody and powerful drum patterns brilliantly capture the sensation of sprinting forward.
Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, this piece portrays the courage and passion of taking on figure skating through the metaphor of a bow and arrow.
It vividly depicts both the challenger striving to surpass themselves and the bonds with those who support them, achieving a fine balance between the allure of sports and human drama.
Released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist.” Yonezu, a fan of the original work, personally requested to create the anime’s theme song—a background that is reflected in the work’s high level of polish.
From brisk exit scenes to dynamic performances at school sports days, the song’s tone complements the powerful movements of children and stands out as one of its key charms.
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN is a secret band that is actively creating and releasing hit songs, yet remains unseen in the media, leaving people unsure of who they really are.
Their music carries a strong tone of encouragement, and it brings back scenes from films for which their songs served as the main theme.
It’s a song that gives you the power to keep going without giving up.
REVIVERMY FIRST STORY
A powerful rock number packed with messages of rebirth and self-affirmation! Included on MY FIRST STORY’s album “ALL LEAD TRACKS,” released in July 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for Part 3 of the smartphone RPG “Hortensia Saga: Aoi no Kishidan.” With its driving melodies and grand sound, it expresses the courage to face adversity and the resolve to rise again.
Even if you’re reborn, your convictions remain unchanged—this song embodies the determination to live true to yourself.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you hit a wall, when you feel like you’re losing yourself, or when you need to rally your spirit.
RunPanorama Panama Town
Known by the abbreviation Panopana and having won the Grand Prix at RO69JACK, a competition hosted by rockin’on, before their major-label debut, the three-piece rock band Panorama Panama Town released the digital-only single Run on May 10, 2023.
Its ensemble, which adds dance elements to 1980s UK post-punk, makes a strong impact.
The contrast between the floating guitar riffs and the catchy synth sounds evokes an old-school vibe while creating a modern atmosphere.
It’s an addictive rock tune that will lift your spirits for sports or driving.
[Songs That Make You Want to Run] Music to Listen to While Running or Jogging. Motivational Tracks! (91–100)
BANDAGEAyumu Imazu
The powerful message of “Take action now” resonates deeply.
Dissatisfaction with myself and those around me who won’t face forward, a tangle of complex thoughts—this song vividly depicts the feelings of someone who kept putting bandages on their emotional wounds and ran from truly facing them.
Written in March 2024 as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS drama “If You Fall in Love, the Second Time Is Better,” the track reflects Ayumu Imazu’s own experiences and underscores the importance of shedding doubt and moving forward with courage.
It’s a song that gently nudges those who, even while burdened by hesitation and regret, want to take that first step.
Up-tempo and irresistibly rhythmic, it makes you tap along.