30 Songs at 120 BPM for Recovery Runs
120 BPM ≈ 10:30-12:00/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on indie, neo-psychedelic, indie rock.
The Songs
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125 BPM 5:16PsychoMuse · from MUSE
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122 BPM 4:00StarlightMuse · from MUSE
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123 BPM 5:46ResistanceMuse · from MUSE
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120 BPM 3:57In Your PocketPackaging · from DREAMSICLE
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120 BPM 3:53Friend To Friend In EndtimeLungfish · from THE LOOP
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125 BPM 2:43Architects SleepThe Evens · from THE LOOP
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120 BPM 2:47Tales of the Great Western Sky, Pt. 2The Crooked Rugs · from BAD NEWS
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125 BPM 3:05Golden MosesPixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
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120 BPM 5:13Can't CompetePixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
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125 BPM 3:55Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
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120 BPM 4:06HEALTH · from THE GRIPPER
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120 BPM 5:53Bet You Do.Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
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115 BPM 3:29Too Late NowWet Leg · from 2L8N0W
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115 BPM 3:45Journal of ArdencyClass Actress · from 2L8N0W
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125 BPM 4:32One More Trip Around The SunCari Cari · from 2L8N0W
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125 BPM 2:45AnaanaCari Cari · from MISTER BLISTER
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125 BPM 4:14Last Resort & SpaBattle Tapes · from MISTER BLISTER
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120 BPM 2:49Road Less TravelledAtlas Wynd · from MISTER BLISTER
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120 BPM 2:44Hairspray HeartBlack Moth Super Rainbow · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
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120 BPM 3:28RestiveMo Lowda & the Humble · from 50
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120 BPM 3:12Show UpDylan Cartlidge · from 50
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120 BPM 3:47Heavy DaysStill Corners · from 50
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120 BPM 2:15MoneyCaroline Rose · from 50
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115 BPM 4:20Spoon · from 50
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120 BPM 4:02NightmareCarmanah · from 50
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120 BPM 3:49ProtectMIINA · from 50
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120 BPM 3:32Card SharkMo Lowda & the Humble · from 50
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120 BPM 3:58You Don't Still Have a Hold On MeSkye Wallace · from 50
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125 BPM 3:41Boy's LifeWax Jaw · from MAD @ DAD
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125 BPM 2:35AgainGirl Tones · from MAD @ DAD
Playlists with 120 BPM songs
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
13 tracks · 120 BPM · neo-psychedelic
COAST
18 tracks · 120 BPM · indie r&b
THE HIGHWAY
14 tracks · 119 BPM · art pop
SLEIGH BELLS
20 tracks · 118 BPM
SUNDAY
14 tracks · 123 BPM · nu disco
MARCH
9 tracks · 123 BPM · indie
HEARTBEATS
13 tracks · 117 BPM · indie pop
SAN ANTONIO
16 tracks · 123 BPM · garage rock
2L8N0W
14 tracks · 124 BPM · indie
THE RUN WITH 'KID'
13 tracks · 124 BPM · grunge
BAD NEWS
15 tracks · 125 BPM · stoner rock
GO YO
13 tracks · 115 BPM · chillwave
THE GOOD ONE
10 tracks · 125 BPM · dubstep
FAQ
What running pace matches 120 BPM?
At 120 BPM most runners land around 10:30-12:00/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 10:30-12:00/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.
Is 120 BPM good for recovery runs?
Yes. 120 BPM sits in the cadence zone for recovery runs: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.
How do I use 120 BPM songs for running?
Start the run at your normal pace and let the beat set your stride — most runners lock on within half a mile. If 120 BPM feels sluggish, try 130 BPM.
What genres dominate 120 BPM running music?
Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 120 BPM with raw momentum. Hip-hop and electronic give steadier beats for pace-locking. The tracks on this page mix genres so the cadence stays put while the mood shifts.