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! (41–50)
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
A mixed-gender four-piece band formed around members connected via social media who came together in a high school light music club—this is a song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, the track, included on their second album “SINGALONG,” boasts over 100 million streams and is known as one of the band’s signature songs.
The clear yet powerful vocals soothe the body and mind tired from running while also giving you the power to keep going.
Add it to your playlist, and when it comes on, its driving, exhilarating pop sound will give you that extra push to keep up the pace.
[Songs That Make You Want to Run] Music to Listen to While Running/Jogging. Motivational Tracks! (51–60)
Run! BicycleNogizaka 46
A song released by Nogizaka46 in 2012 as their third single.
As the title suggests, the lyrics describe pedaling a bicycle with all your might to get to the person you love, and I think its fresh, exhilarating sound is perfect for an early-summer run.
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
The title track of Tokyo Jihen’s debut single.
There’s still a touch of freshness, but vocalist Ringo Sheena’s distinctive voice and singular lyrics are fully present.
I imagine many people were drawn into Tokyo Jihen’s world by this song.
It’s a bright track, so if you listen to it when you’re getting tired on a run, it might just bring your motivation back.
SHAKESMAP
SMAP has been an idol group for 25 years, but their most famous song is a mellow one, and their recent tracks seem to showcase the appeal of mature men that you really sit down and listen to, right? So if you’re looking for something to play during the sports-filled autumn season, how about their songs from when they were in their twenties—full of energy, singing and dancing? Nostalgic, isn’t it?
OH！SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a girls’ band that’s a perfect fit for sweet and bittersweet themes like youth and love.
Their song “OH!” is poppy and cute in their signature style, yet it has a refreshing feel that makes it perfect as a sports cheer song.
Once you hear it, it sticks in your head—you’ll find yourself humming the chorus especially.
This pleasant music video was apparently filmed on the rooftop of their alma mater.
ultra soulB’z
A song released by B’z in 2001 as their 31st single.
It’s often used as the theme song for the World Aquatics Championships, so it’s strongly associated with swimming, but its driving tempo also makes it perfect for running.
Vocalist Koshi Inaba’s shouts are sure to significantly boost your motivation to run.
SHAMROCKUVERworld
This is UVERworld’s fifth single, which was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Dandori: Dance☆Drill.” It’s a bright, easy-to-listen-to rock song.
It’s also a track where you’ll want to pay attention to UVERworld’s characteristically passionate lyrics.
Listening to it might make your run go so well that you catch yourself thinking, “Running is actually fun.”
