30 Songs at 140 BPM for Long Runs
140 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, egg punk, neo-psychedelic.
The Songs
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1
137 BPM 3:38Muse · from MUSE
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2
136 BPM 5:02Muse · from MUSE
- 3 136 BPM 6:03
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4
139 BPM 6:06Muse · from MUSE
- 5 135 BPM 3:38
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6
138 BPM 3:19Pylon · from THE LOOP
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7
138 BPM 3:39Chain and The Gang · from THE LOOP
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8
138 BPM 3:54JEFF The Brotherhood · from THE LOOP
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9
138 BPM 3:05Ty Segall · from THE LOOP
- 10 140 BPM 2:13
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135 BPM 3:48Egg Hunt · from THE LOOP
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12
142 BPM 3:24The Evens · from THE LOOP
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13
138 BPM 4:00...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead · from THE LOOP
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14
145 BPM 2:41Bleached · from THE LOOP
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15
135 BPM 3:47Holy Fuck · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 3:35Viagra Boys · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 5:53Water From Your Eyes · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 3:00Geese · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 4:35Girl Scout · from DREAMSICLE
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20
135 BPM 4:32Water From Your Eyes · from DREAMSICLE
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21
145 BPM 4:46High Vis · from DREAMSICLE
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22
140 BPM 3:43Concrete Blonde · from V2 80’s NEW WAVE
- 23 140 BPM 2:55
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24
145 BPM 3:19Local H · from ZYGONE
- 25 140 BPM 4:11
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26
140 BPM 4:26Haggard Cat · from ZYGONE
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140 BPM 3:08Turbowolf · from ZYGONE
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28
145 BPM 3:47The Messenger Birds · from ZYGONE
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29
145 BPM 3:41Dinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
- 30 135 BPM 3:58
Playlists with 140 BPM songs
YAR
23 tracks · 140 BPM · krautrock
THIN ICE
11 tracks · 140 BPM · garage rock
EXCUSES
14 tracks · 139 BPM · neo-psychedelic
THE LOOP
28 tracks · 138 BPM · math rock
MAYNINTH
16 tracks · 142 BPM · darkwave
SUNDAY RUNDAY
22 tracks · 138 BPM · new wave
MAD @ DAD
13 tracks · 137 BPM · punk
HERMOSA
18 tracks · 143 BPM · neo-psychedelic
ZYGONE
15 tracks · 144 BPM · grunge
V2 80’s NEW WAVE
15 tracks · 135 BPM · jangle pop
80’s NEW WAVE
15 tracks · 135 BPM · jangle pop
LONDON RUN
18 tracks · 145 BPM · garage rock
THE LOCAL
10 tracks · 145 BPM · jam band
FAQ
What running pace matches 140 BPM?
At 140 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 140 BPM good for long runs?
Yes. 140 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 140 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 140 BPM feels too quick, drop to 130 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 150 BPM.
What genres dominate 140 BPM running music?
Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 140 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.