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, garage rock.
The Songs
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145 BPM 3:52Jadu Heart · from 2L8N0W
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2
150 BPM 1:43Frank Turner · from RIOT RUN v1
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3
145 BPM 3:56Calva Louise · from MISTER BLISTER
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145 BPM 3:58Best Frenz · from MISTER BLISTER
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150 BPM 0:58Crying · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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150 BPM 4:01Bomb the Music Industry! · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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150 BPM 3:39The Lippies · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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150 BPM 2:42The Beths · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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145 BPM 3:19Local H · from ZYGONE
- 10 150 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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13
155 BPM 4:09IDLES · from ROCKY
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145 BPM 3:50Spoon Benders · from ROCKY
- 15 150 BPM 2:33
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145 BPM 9:01Naked Giants · from HERMOSA
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145 BPM 2:47Osees · from HERMOSA
- 18 150 BPM 3:22
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150 BPM 2:53The Velveteers · from MOTEL SIX
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145 BPM 3:21The Velveteers · from MOTEL SIX
- 21 145 BPM 3:01
- 22 145 BPM 2:48
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155 BPM 4:17The Velveteers · from MOTEL SIX
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150 BPM 3:47Off With Their Heads · from SIX AM
- 25 145 BPM 2:10
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145 BPM 1:56Spanish Love Songs · from SIX AM
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150 BPM 2:59Spanish Love Songs · from SIX AM
- 28 150 BPM 4:25
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145 BPM 3:59The Menzingers · from SIX AM
- 30 145 BPM 2:48
Playlists with 150 BPM songs
PISSEDOFFEDNESS
17 tracks · 150 BPM · power pop
HAIR METAL MIXTAPE
15 tracks · 150 BPM · hard rock
BRODY DALLE
12 tracks · 149 BPM · alternative rock
August
14 tracks · 148 BPM · pop punk
MIXTAPE 1
22 tracks · 148 BPM · alternative rock
ROCKY
13 tracks · 147 BPM · skate punk
MOTEL SIX
15 tracks · 147 BPM · egg punk
LET'S GO!
20 tracks · 154 BPM · new wave
THE LOCAL
10 tracks · 145 BPM · jam band
LONDON RUN
18 tracks · 145 BPM · garage rock
RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
17 tracks · 155 BPM · deathrock
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.