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 to Listen to While Running or Jogging. Motivational Tracks! (31–40)
travelingUtada Hikaru
There isn’t a single Japanese person who doesn’t know her, right? Hikaru Utada burst onto the scene like a shooting star at the age of 15, astonishing the public as a female singer.
She went on to rack up hit after hit, took a break from releasing music for a while, and then resumed her musical activities.
This song is one of her early works.
Its tempo makes you feel like running off somewhere far away.
GO!!!FLOW
This is a song that was also used as an opening theme for the anime NARUTO.
From the very beginning it kicks into high gear and sprints straight through.
With elements like rap and chorus, it’s crafted to keep you engaged, letting you see all sorts of scenes within the track.
Its upbeat vibe also makes it great for running.
RUN☆RUN☆RUNHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
A song released by HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR in 2005 as their third major single.
As the title suggests, it’s an ideal track to listen to while running.
With its refreshing tempo and a star symbol featured in the title that adds a playful vibe, it seems particularly well-suited for light jogging.
BeautifulSuperfly
Superfly boasts overwhelming vocal power and singing ability.
Even though she’s a very petite woman, this is one of those songs where you’re blown away by her soaring volume.
While Superfly’s slower numbers that let you savor her vocals are great too, I still recommend this track because it’s bright and makes you feel like you’re bursting through the sky!
THANXWANIMA
WANIMA, who even performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, has quickly risen to become one of Japan’s representative rock bands.
As energetic as ever, their song doesn’t just brim with vitality—it also reveals various inner struggles.
It’s a friendship anthem that encourages listeners, saying, “We’re here now because we overcame those struggles, and we’ll keep pushing forward.” WANIMA’s signature band sound is sure to stir up the urge to run.
Songs That Make You Want to Run: Music for Running and Jogging. Motivational Tracks! (41–50)
Shape of YouEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran, a British singer-songwriter who is extremely popular in Japan as well.
When it comes to his signature songs, many people probably think of Shape of You.
The track is notable for its sultry lyrics, in which a young man unabashedly expresses his desire for an older woman, while the melody is crafted into a refreshing, tropical house–inspired sound.
As a result, it pairs well with light exercise such as running or jogging.
When My Devil RisesMAN WITH A MISSION
A song by MAN WITH A MISSION, a five-member rock band affectionately known as “Man With.” The lyrics, which mix Japanese and English, and the high-velocity rock sound help keep your feet moving while you run.
Not just all-out energy, its dynamic, well-shaped structure is a track that instantly boosts your running mood.
