Cadence

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.

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The Songs

  1. 1
    Girl Tones · from 2L8N0W
    130 BPM 3:14
  2. 2
    Wet Leg · from 2L8N0W
    132 BPM 3:16
  3. 3
    TV On The Radio · from 2L8N0W
    130 BPM 4:01
  4. 4
    Caroline Rose · from 2L8N0W
    130 BPM 3:18
  5. 5
    J. Worra · from HOUSEFIRE
    126 BPM 2:54
  6. 6
    it's murph · from HOUSEFIRE
    128 BPM 2:03
  7. 7 126 BPM 1:42
  8. 8 126 BPM 2:36
  9. 9
    Chris Lake · from HOUSEFIRE
    126 BPM 2:55
  10. 10
    Disco Lines · from HOUSEFIRE
    128 BPM 1:51
  11. 11
    Sun Drug · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:38
  12. 12
    Nico Vega · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:02
  13. 13
    Husky Loops · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 2:46
  14. 14
    The Belligerents · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:17
  15. 15
    Pink Fuzz · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:37
  16. 16
    The Dharma Chain · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
    130 BPM 4:07
  17. 17 130 BPM 4:24
  18. 18
    Nancy and the Jam Fancys · from DIVE BAR BATHROOM
    130 BPM 3:02
  19. 19 130 BPM 3:39
  20. 20
    Mother Mother · from MARCH
    130 BPM 2:55
  21. 21
    Wolf Alice · from MARCH
    130 BPM 2:42
  22. 22
    The Breeders · from MARCH
    130 BPM 3:33
  23. 23
    Cheekface · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
    130 BPM 1:33
  24. 24
    Black Eyes · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
    130 BPM 2:02
  25. 25
    Demob Happy · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 3:36
  26. 26
    Dinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 2:55
  27. 27
    VANT · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 4:57
  28. 28
    Demob Happy · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 4:47
  29. 29
    YHWH Nailgun · from ROCKY
    130 BPM 1:26
  30. 30
    Dead Tooth · from ROCKY
    130 BPM 3:19

Playlists with 130 BPM songs

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.

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