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! (21–30)
Infinite FuturePerfume
The 25th single by the three-member technopop unit Perfume, chosen as the theme song for the film “Chihayafuru: Musubi.” Its rhythm, which naturally makes you want to sway, and its airy melody make it a track that soothes the fatigue of running.
As the song progresses, new sounds keep appearing, making it an arrangement that keeps you entertained right up to the very end.
I don’t knowTHE YELLOW MONKEY
A song by THE YELLOW MONKEY, a four-piece rock band affectionately known as “The Yemon,” who reunited in 2016.
The effectively scattered irregular time signatures throughout the track make it one you’ll want to listen to again.
It’s a number you’ll want to hear while running—not only does focusing on the music help take your mind off the strain, but the quintessential Yemon melody is also pleasantly soothing.
[Songs That Make You Want to Run] Music to Listen to While Running or Jogging. Motivational Tracks! (31–40)
JewelMisaChia
This is a unit formed by AAA’s female members Misako Uno and Chiaki Ito.
These two actually have great vocal ability—it makes your heart skip a beat, doesn’t it? It’s a song that fully brings out the best of both of them.
The rhythm has a vibe that makes you want to start running.
RAISE THE FLAGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This song, whose title means “Raise the Flag,” has lyrics and a vibe that really fire you up.
Listening to it makes you want to pick up the pace and just keep running.
It’s got their signature dance-music sound, and the rap section that comes in partway through is cool too—feels like something you could listen to over and over without getting bored.
The tempo itself is on the relaxed side, but it still seems perfect for running.
Current destructionSPYAIR
This song was the theme for the film Gintama: The Very Final – The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya.
It gradually shifts into higher gear from the intro and bursts into a full-throated shout at the chorus.
You’re sure to be captivated by its hard-hitting rock sound.
Draw strength from vocalist IKE’s powerful voice and keep forging ahead on your path.
Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
The opening theme of Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia.
From the intro, it’s a rocking, high-energy track.
If you listen closely to the sounds beyond the melody, you’ll hear how lively the drumming by Mr.
Suzuki is.
It’d be great to ride this beat and run through at your own comfortable pace.
Sky of the heartarashi
Arashi is a nationally beloved idol group that went on hiatus in 2020 and is expected to resume activities.
Unusually for an idol group, they feature rap parts by Sho Sakurai, which is really appealing.
And their leader, Ohno, is truly an excellent singer.
This song was written and composed by Tomoyasu Hotei, and it’s characterized by an intensely driving, fast-paced beat—perfect for working out!