Need a new running playlist? We made this one just for you
If you’re reading this, you may be one of those magical humans whose workout-du-jour is a nice long run. Or, hey, maybe you're like me and just want to try and make your attempt at a mile run a little less rough (we all love a cardio-based new year's resolution – until the time to lace up your trainers actually arrives...). Either way, much like good workout shoes and workout clothes, good running music is a must-have for getting through any run (or brisk walk, no judgment here).
Here’s a hill I’ll die on: Music should never just be casual background noise when you’re in running mode. Motivating lyrics can elevate your mood, a bop with good ~cadence~ can keep you on pace, and, honestly, you’re bound to lose track of time when you’ve got a no-skips playlist on your hands.
Pinning down a solid “zone-out” track is hard enough, but to curate a playlist full of them? No small feat, I tell you. It takes serious research, experimenting, and vibe-checking to pull together a queue that’s worthy of keeping you company during that tough final stretch of miles. That’s where we come in. Don’t ya love when someone does the work so you don’t have to? Now presenting: a compilation of *the* 65 best running songs, broken down by genre OFC.
Whether you want validation from Olivia Rodrigo (it really is brutal out here) or a One Direction track to transport you to the good old days, here’s some running music that will fully keep you moving on your next run... after you stretch and hydrate, ofc.
If you’re into dance/electronic...
1. “Facehopping” by SOPHIE
2. “Vroom Vroom,” by Charli XCX
3. “Rich Bitch Juice (Laura Les Remix),” by Alica Longyu Gao
4. “Hand Crushed by a Mallet,“ by 100 gecs
5. “Higher Ground,” by TNGHT, Lunice, and Hudson Mohawke
6. “Y.A.L.A.,” by M.I.A. the PartySquad, and Kenzo
7. “disco tits,” by Tove Lo
8. “Streets—DJ Sliink Remix,” by Doja Cat, DJ Sliink
9. “La Tarde,” by Jude & Frank, AtcG
10. “Dancing On My Own,” by Robyn
11. “Changes,” by Sandy Rivera, Hayze
12. “Look Right Through - MK Vocal Edit,” by Storm Queen, MK
13. “Lifetime,” by Romy
If you‘re into pop...
1. “Successful,” by Ariana Grande
2. “Brutal,” by Olivia Rodrigo
3. “No Control,” by One Direction
4. “Tipsy,” by Chloe x Halle
5. “Hot Girl Bummer,” by Blackbear
6. “All Night,” by Icona Pop
7. “Need to Know” by Doja Cat
8. “Your Love Is My Drug,” by Kesha
9. “Intentions,” by Justin Bieber feat. Quavo
10. “Firework,” by Katy Perry
11. “Mi Gente (Bass Boosted Version),” by J Balvin, Willy William, and Beyoncé
12. “The Edge Of Glory,” by Lady Gaga
13. “Cool,” by Dua Lipa
If you’re into rap and hip-hop...
1. “Water,” by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, and Salatiel
2. “Miss the Rage,” by Trippie Redd feat. Playboi Carti
3. “Pride. Is. the. Devil,” by J.Cole feat. Lil’ Baby
4. “Durag Activity,” by Baby Keem feat. Travis Scott
5. “Glowed Up,” by KAYTRANADA feat. Anderson. Paak
6. “In My Room,” by Frank Ocean
7. “Just What I Am,” by Kid Cudi feat. King Chip
8. “Whole Lotta Money,” by BIA
9. “Neon Guts,” by Lil Uzi Vert feat. Pharrell Williams
10. “Too Young,” by Post Malone
11. “Franchise,” by Travis Scott feat. Young Thug and M.I.A.
12. “Plan B,” by Megan Thee Stallion
13. “Get Ur Freak On,” by Missy Elliott
If you’re into rock...
1. “Don't Hurt Yourself,” by Beyoncé ft. Jack White
2. “Teenagers,” by My Chemical Romance
3. “Transparentsoul,” by WILLOW feat. Travis Barker
4. “Bloody Valentine,” by Machine Gun Kelly
5. “Zombie,” by The Cranberries
6. “Santeria,” by Sublime
7. “Heavydirtysoul,” by Twenty One Pilots
8. “Kids in America,” by The Muffs
9. “Just a Girl,” by No Doubt
10. “Weightless,” by All Time Low
11. “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - 2018 Remaster,” by Kate Bush
12. “Seven Nation Army,” by The White Stripes
13. “Use Somebody,” by Kings of Leon
If you’re into indie...
1. “Serotonin,” by Girl in Red
2. “Summertime in Paris,” by Jaden feat. WILLOW
3. “Mount Everest,” by Labyrinth
4. “Paper Planes,” by M.I.A.
5. “A Kiss,” by The Driver Era
6. “Pictures of Girls,” by The Wallows
7. “The Difference,” by Flume feat. Toro y Moi
8. “The Less I Know the Better,” by Tame Impala
9. “Stay Flo,” by Solange
10. “Hey Mami,” by Sylvan Esso
11. “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME,” by The 1975
12. “Dog Days Are Over,” by Florence + The Machine
13. “After Midnight,” by Phoenix
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