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, post-punk.
The Songs
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148 BPM 3:36Muse · from MUSE
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148 BPM 4:38Opus Kink · from DREAMSICLE
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145 BPM 4:46High Vis · from DREAMSICLE
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150 BPM 3:05Unwound · from THE LOOP
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145 BPM 3:52Jadu Heart · from 2L8N0W
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145 BPM 3:56Calva Louise · from MISTER BLISTER
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145 BPM 3:58Best Frenz · from MISTER BLISTER
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145 BPM 3:19Local H · from ZYGONE
- 9 150 BPM 2:49
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145 BPM 3:47The Messenger Birds · from ZYGONE
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145 BPM 3:41Dinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
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150 BPM 3:46SunDog · from MAD @ DAD
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150 BPM 3:07Jacuzzi Boys · from RFP
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150 BPM 2:26SKATERS · from RFP
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155 BPM 4:09IDLES · from ROCKY
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145 BPM 3:50Spoon Benders · from ROCKY
- 17 150 BPM 3:01
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155 BPM 2:59Bass Drum of Death · from THIN ICE
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145 BPM 2:19Tijuana Panthers · from THIN ICE
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150 BPM 4:01Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from THIN ICE
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145 BPM 2:24Shelf Lives · from PANIC
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145 BPM 2:51PyPy · from PANIC
- 23 145 BPM 3:24
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145 BPM 3:04JOHN (TIMESTWO) · from YAR
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155 BPM 2:59Folly Group · from YAR
- 26 150 BPM 3:54
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155 BPM 1:45DITZ · from YAR
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155 BPM 1:59JOHN (TIMESTWO) · from YAR
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155 BPM 2:50Public Body · from YAR
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150 BPM 2:47Junior Varsity · from GO YO
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.