30 Songs at 130 BPM for Long Runs
130 BPM ≈ 8:30-10:30/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on garage rock, neo-psychedelic, acid rock.
The Songs
- 1 130 BPM 3:14
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132 BPM 3:16Wet Leg · from 2L8N0W
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130 BPM 4:01TV On The Radio · from 2L8N0W
- 4 130 BPM 3:18
- 5 126 BPM 2:54
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128 BPM 2:03it's murph · from HOUSEFIRE
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126 BPM 1:42Matt Sassari · from HOUSEFIRE
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126 BPM 2:36Chris Lake · from HOUSEFIRE
- 9 126 BPM 2:55
- 10 128 BPM 1:51
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130 BPM 3:38Sun Drug · from MISTER BLISTER
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130 BPM 3:02Nico Vega · from MISTER BLISTER
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130 BPM 2:46Husky Loops · from MISTER BLISTER
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130 BPM 3:17The Belligerents · from MISTER BLISTER
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130 BPM 3:37Pink Fuzz · from MISTER BLISTER
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130 BPM 4:07The Dharma Chain · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
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130 BPM 4:24Fomies · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
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130 BPM 3:02Nancy and the Jam Fancys · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
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130 BPM 3:39Phantogram · from MARCH
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130 BPM 2:55Mother Mother · from MARCH
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130 BPM 2:42Wolf Alice · from MARCH
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130 BPM 3:33The Breeders · from MARCH
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130 BPM 1:33Cheekface · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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130 BPM 2:02Black Eyes · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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130 BPM 3:36Demob Happy · from ZYGONE
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130 BPM 2:55Dinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
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130 BPM 4:57VANT · from ZYGONE
- 28 130 BPM 4:47
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130 BPM 1:26YHWH Nailgun · from ROCKY
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130 BPM 3:19Dead Tooth · from ROCKY
Playlists with 130 BPM songs
HOUSEFIRE
14 tracks · 130 BPM · house
RENT FREE
12 tracks · 130 BPM · hardcore punk
COMPUTER LOVE SONGS
10 tracks · 130 BPM · neo-psychedelic
KFU
15 tracks · 129 BPM · alternative r&b
PANIC
15 tracks · 131 BPM · space rock
RFP
15 tracks · 131 BPM · acid rock
MISTER BLISTER
15 tracks · 132 BPM · neo-psychedelic
SUMMER ABROAD
9 tracks · 127 BPM · german indie
APRIL
15 tracks · 127 BPM · indie rock
50
14 tracks · 127 BPM · acid rock
NEXTRUN
11 tracks · 126 BPM · blues
THE GRIPPER
13 tracks · 126 BPM · cold wave
CHICAGO 2 LONDON
13 tracks · 126 BPM · indie
FAQ
What running pace matches 130 BPM?
At 130 BPM most runners land around 8:30-10:30/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 8:30-10:30/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.
Is 130 BPM good for long runs?
Yes. 130 BPM sits in the cadence zone for long runs: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.
How do I use 130 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 130 BPM feels too quick, drop to 120 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 140 BPM.
What genres dominate 130 BPM running music?
Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 130 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.