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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!

Playlist

Songs That Make You Want to Run: Music for Running and Jogging to Get You Motivated!
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1peace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Cheering on my run with the My Hero Academia OP
2Standing on stageYOASOBI
Standing on stageYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's Olympic support song
3Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
High-tempo songs suitable for jogging
4Runnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
Songs suitable for running. Enjoying the rhythm and lyrics makes me feel stronger.
5Soldier, run.B’z
Soldier, run.B'zplay_arrow
B’z’s Japan national team cheer song
6migratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
An anthem cheering on those who keep moving forward, for people who want to become stronger.
7Full Speed feat. Daichi MiuraKREVA
Full Speed feat. Daichi MiuraKREVAplay_arrow
Collaboration song by KREVA and Daichi Miura
8NIPPONShiina Ringo
NIPPONShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Ringo Sheena’s 2014 World Cup theme song
9maximum speedSHISHAMO
maximum speedSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A positive start with SHISHAMO’s powerful vocals
10life-formHoshino Gen
life-formHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that gives you the courage to strive in sports
11Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s signature songs to listen to when you’re tired
12Full driveKANA-BOON
Full driveKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A fast-paced rock song by KANA-BOON
13We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutāplay_arrow
A signature song by Sambomaster. Rock suitable for running.
14GO GIRLRihwa
GO GIRLRihwaplay_arrow
Rihwa’s cheering song for female runners
15run, nightKaneyori Masaru
run, nightKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
A refreshing uptempo track for running
16Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
Over DriveJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
Signature songs of JUDY AND MARY
17TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
The Blue Hearts’ classic “Train-Train”
18Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutāplay_arrow
Sambomaster's Positive Rock
19Don’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
ZARD 1993 charity song
20Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Stay GoldHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
Hi-STANDARD English-lyric rock song
21PRESENT (Japanese ver.)Mrs. GREEN APPLE
PRESENT (Japanese ver.)Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Modern rock that fuses vocals and synths
22star performerKing Gnu
star performerKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's rock songs for running
23InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs.' rock song Inferno
24FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
An iconic MAN WITH A MISSION song and a cheer anthem
25There is nothing but love in the world.Keyakizaka46
There is nothing but love in the world.Keyakizaka46play_arrow
Keyakizaka46’s high-tempo single perfect for running
26Critical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' Song of Challenge
27I don’t knowTHE YELLOW MONKEY
I don't knowTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
The Yellow Monkey’s reunion song has pleasantly irregular time
28Sky of the heartarashi
Sky of the heartarashiplay_arrow
A storm’s exhilarating, fast-paced, intense beat
29runner’s highMr.Children
runner's highMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A Mr.Children song about not wanting to give up running
30Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
A smash-hit song that became a social phenomenon from Demon Slayer
31Current destructionSPYAIR
Current destructionSPYAIRplay_arrow
The theme song of the Gintama movie. A powerful rock sound that gives you energy.
32travelingUtada Hikaru
travelingUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
The appeal of Hikaru Utada’s early hit songs
33JewelMisaChia
JewelMisaChiaplay_arrow
Vocal prowess unit of AAA members
34Infinite FuturePerfume
Infinite FuturePerfumeplay_arrow
Perfume's 25th single track
35Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Phantom JokeUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Fate's rocking, high-energy opening
36RAISE THE FLAGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
RAISE THE FLAGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
An anthemic song that raises fighting spirit
37Shape of YouEd Sheeran
Shape of YouEd Sheeranplay_arrow
Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is perfect for running.
38lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyGReeeeN
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN to produce the theme song for the All-Japan University Ekiden
39When My Devil RisesMAN WITH A MISSION
When My Devil RisesMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A high-velocity rock song by MAN WITH A MISSION
40SHAMROCKUVERworld
SHAMROCKUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld's rock song that served as a TV drama theme
41THANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's friendship song about overcoming conflict
42MUSICAAA
MUSICAAAplay_arrow
AAA is a popular group known for their vocal ability and dance.
43DropoutSEKAI NO OWARI
DropoutSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A sophisticated electro sound fusing Japanese EDM and rock
44RUN☆RUN☆RUNHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
RUN☆RUN☆RUNHIGH and MIGHTY COLORplay_arrow
Refreshing jogging songs perfect for running
45RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Fullmetal Alchemist OP songs suitable for running
46GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
A Naruto opening with a fast-paced feel and lots of rap
47BeautifulSuperfly
BeautifulSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly’s overwhelming vocal power and singing ability are captivating.
48The First Steprakkuraifu
The First Steprakkuraifuplay_arrow
Cheer Boys!! OP Luck Life sense of speed
49RUNGLAY
RUNGLAYplay_arrow
GRAY's 15th anniversary commemorative new song
50CHARMWANIMA
CHARMWANIMAplay_arrow
An uplifting song to cheer on exam takers
51CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta
CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimattaplay_arrow
A song with a rocking sense of speed and driving momentum
52More lightBLUE ENCOUNT
More lightBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
Blue Encount’s first single/album, a fast-paced rock number
53Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
Momoclo's refreshing pop song
54RISING SUNEXILE
RISING SUNEXILEplay_arrow
A song that ATSUSHI made for earthquake disaster reconstruction
55Run! BicycleNogizaka 46
Run! BicycleNogizaka 46play_arrow
A refreshing song about biking to the one you like
56Freak It!MAN WITH A MISSION
Freak It!MAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A sports-themed track that fuses ska and rock
57lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of the brilliance and bitterness of youth
58Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Dive into the world of Tokyo Jihen with Ringo Sheena’s distinctive vocals
59Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
The signature song of Ryokuoushoku Shakai has a sense of sprinting
60RunLittle Glee Monster
RunLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A positive cheer song that supports taking a step toward your dreams
61ultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
B’z 2001 single swimming theme song
62Lose YourselfEminem
Lose YourselfEminemplay_arrow
The appeal of Eminem’s classic “Lose Yourself”
63Stand by Methe peggies
Stand by Methe peggiesplay_arrow
A moving anime theme song that sings of setbacks and hope
64Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
KinKi Kids have strong vocals in their summer songs
65Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls
Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Wallsplay_arrow
NICO Touches the Walls’ Calpis Water commercial song
66Star MarkerKANA-BOON
Star MarkerKANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s hit songs, perfect for running
67OH!SHISHAMO
OH!SHISHAMOplay_arrow
A pop cheer song by SHISHAMO
68Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Introduction to solo works by the Southern Vocal
69Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
Debut single from 1987. Still beloved, and a perfect track for running.
70I’ll tell you what you don’t know—listen up, SHOW.TOKONA-X
I’ll tell you what you don’t know—listen up, SHOW.TOKONA-Xplay_arrow
Legendary rapper TOKONA-X Work Introduction
71SHAKESMAP
SHAKESMAPplay_arrow
I recommend the nostalgic, upbeat songs from SMAP’s early days.
72Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A song of courage that upholds one’s beliefs and faces adversity
73BREAKOUTSnow Man
BREAKOUTSnow Manplay_arrow
Snow Man's rock-flavored single
74Nanairo HolidaySKY-HI
Nanairo HolidaySKY-HIplay_arrow
SKY-HI is the solo moniker of Mitsuhiro Hidaka from AAA, known for his versatile performances.
75TRAINsutoreitenaa
TRAINsutoreitenaaplay_arrow
A high-velocity single by Straightener
76R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
The 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
77OFFSIDEDannie May
OFFSIDEDannie Mayplay_arrow
A standout track from a unit that creates songs from music videos
78Extraordinary day&TEAM
Extraordinary day&TEAMplay_arrow
Marathon theme song: supporting bonds and challenges
79When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy
When the wind blows, love Chatmonchyplay_arrow
Encouragement song by Chatmonchy
80The Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
A high-energy rock song with a theme of taking on challenges to pursue your dreams
81Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizonplay_arrow
Boost my motivation to run with Attack on Titan's opening theme
82AoiSakanakushon
AoiSakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction, NHK soccer theme song
83TOMORROWBiSH
TOMORROWBiSHplay_arrow
Producing a music video where BiSH plays instruments
84Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
Feeling great!!mihimaru GTplay_arrow
A song that makes you want to run with excitement
85If I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
Heartwarming songs are recommended for walks and exercise.
86Break ItAmuro Namie
Break ItAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s popularity and wonderful songs
87BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
88MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
The hit band GReeeeN, known for avoiding media exposure
89REVIVERMY FIRST STORY
REVIVERMY FIRST STORYplay_arrow
A powerful rock song by MY FIRST STORY
90RunPanorama Panama Town
RunPanorama Panama Townplay_arrow
Panopana’s modern 80s rock
91BANDAGEAyumu Imazu
BANDAGEAyumu Imazuplay_arrow
Face forward, cast aside your doubts, and take a step forward.
92winding roadNovelbright
winding roadNovelbrightplay_arrow
A hope-filled cheer song that pushes you forward
93Hey Hey Heychōtokkyū
Hey Hey Heychōtokkyūplay_arrow
Get hyped with Super Express’s song and boost up before the match
94Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×miletplay_arrow
MAN WITH A MISSION and milet produce the theme song for Demon Slayer.
95Rocky Themebirukonti
Rocky Themebirukontiplay_arrow
Rocky's theme song Effort and Growth
96FantasistaDragon Ash
FantasistaDragon Ashplay_arrow
Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song
97OtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Creepy Nuts’ Dandadan theme song
98It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Ekiden cheering songs give people courage.
99MoonlightspeedMidnight Grand Orchestra
MoonlightspeedMidnight Grand Orchestraplay_arrow
A music unit song by a VTuber and TAKU
100together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s powerful cheer song
101Heaven and HellOfufenbakku
Heaven and HellOfufenbakkuplay_arrow
The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days
102Love 2000hitomi
Love 2000hitomiplay_arrow
hitomi’s 17th pop tune
103Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Overcoming past pain and moving toward the future
104Soul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
A powerful rock number by Superfly
105ANTHEMNEWS
ANTHEMNEWSplay_arrow
NEWS is one of Johnny’s top groups for vocal ability.
106LIFEkimaguren
LIFEkimagurenplay_arrow
Even though Kimaguren disbanded, their famous songs are still loved today.
107Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON
Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHONplay_arrow
CHEHON, a creator of classic reggae tracks
108Blue Storynaniwa danshi
Blue Storynaniwa danshiplay_arrow
Naniwa Danshi’s youth anthem “Blue Story”