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