30 Songs at 150 BPM for Tempo Runs
150 BPM ≈ 7:00-8:30/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on egg punk, riot grrrl, punk.
The Songs
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150 BPM 3:05Corpse PoseUnwound · from THE LOOP
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145 BPM 2:41Think Of YouBleached · from THE LOOP
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150 BPM 3:08Mirror in the Bathroom - 2012 RemasterThe Beat · from V2 80’s NEW WAVE
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150 BPM 2:14Sound System - 2007 RemasterOperation Ivy · from V2 80’s NEW WAVE
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148 BPM 4:38I'm A Pretty ShowboyOpus Kink · from DREAMSICLE
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145 BPM 4:46Mind's a LieHigh Vis · from DREAMSICLE
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148 BPM 3:36We Are Fucking FuckedMuse · from MUSE
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145 BPM 3:52Another LifeJadu Heart · from 2L8N0W
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145 BPM 3:19Hold That ThoughtLocal H · from ZYGONE
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150 BPM 2:49So WhatThe Pack a.d. · from ZYGONE
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145 BPM 3:47Phantom LimbThe Messenger Birds · from ZYGONE
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145 BPM 3:41'Bout To Lose ItDinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
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150 BPM 3:46Triple DogSunDog · from MAD @ DAD
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145 BPM 3:56CaminoCalva Louise · from MISTER BLISTER
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145 BPM 3:58Ugly EndingBest Frenz · from MISTER BLISTER
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155 BPM 4:09IDLES · from ROCKY
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145 BPM 3:50DichotomaticSpoon Benders · from ROCKY
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150 BPM 3:07Happy DamageJacuzzi Boys · from RFP
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150 BPM 2:26Mental CaseSKATERS · from RFP
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150 BPM 2:47Cross The StreetJunior Varsity · from GO YO
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145 BPM 3:24This HeatDeeper · from YAR
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145 BPM 3:04Future ThinkerJOHN (TIMESTWO) · from YAR
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155 BPM 2:59Butt No RifleFolly Group · from YAR
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155 BPM 1:45The WardenDITZ · from YAR
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155 BPM 1:59Dog WalkerJOHN (TIMESTWO) · from YAR
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155 BPM 2:50Reset My PasswordPublic Body · from YAR
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150 BPM 1:42Knowledge - 2007 RemasterOperation Ivy · from RIOT RUN v2
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145 BPM 2:24Skirts & SaladsShelf Lives · from PANIC
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145 BPM 2:51She's BackPyPy · from PANIC
Playlists with 150 BPM songs
HAIR METAL MIXTAPE
15 tracks · 150 BPM · hard rock
BRODY DALLE
12 tracks · 149 BPM · alternative rock
PISSEDOFFEDNESS
20 tracks · 149 BPM · power pop
August
14 tracks · 148 BPM · pop punk
ROCKY
13 tracks · 147 BPM · skate punk
MOTEL SIX
15 tracks · 147 BPM · egg punk
DREAMSICLE
18 tracks · 146 BPM · post-punk
LET'S GO!
20 tracks · 154 BPM · new wave
RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
17 tracks · 155 BPM · deathrock
LONDON RUN
18 tracks · 145 BPM · garage rock
THE LOCAL
10 tracks · 145 BPM · jam band
FAQ
What running pace matches 150 BPM?
At 150 BPM most runners land around 7:00-8:30/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 7:00-8:30/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.
Is 150 BPM good for tempo runs?
Yes. 150 BPM sits in the cadence zone for tempo runs: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.
How do I use 150 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 150 BPM feels too quick, drop to 140 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 160 BPM.
What genres dominate 150 BPM running music?
Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 150 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.