30 Songs at 160 BPM for Tempo Runs
160 BPM ≈ 7:00-8:30/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on emo, hardcore punk, folk punk.
The Songs
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160 BPM 3:00Pixies · from V2 80’s NEW WAVE
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160 BPM 3:06Violent Femmes · from V2 80’s NEW WAVE
- 3 160 BPM 2:24
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160 BPM 3:15Iguana Death Cult · from ROCKY
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160 BPM 2:17MONSTERWATCH · from ROCKY
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160 BPM 3:32Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from ROCKY
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160 BPM 2:03mr.phylzzz · from ROCKY
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160 BPM 2:27Spinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
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160 BPM 2:26The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
- 10 160 BPM 3:26
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160 BPM 2:45That Handsome Devil · from PANIC
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160 BPM 2:07Shelf Lives · from PANIC
- 13 160 BPM 2:41
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160 BPM 2:08FIDLAR · from HERMOSA
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160 BPM 2:16Bass Drum of Death · from HERMOSA
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160 BPM 3:44T.S.O.L. · from RIOT RUN v2
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160 BPM 2:37Plague Vendor · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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160 BPM 3:05Death From Above 1979 · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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160 BPM 2:31The Death Set · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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160 BPM 2:36Bass Drum of Death · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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160 BPM 2:49Plague Vendor · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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160 BPM 2:57Leoniden · from KFU
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160 BPM 3:49Fall Out Boy · from RIOT RUN v1
- 24 160 BPM 2:45
- 25 160 BPM 3:16
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160 BPM 3:33Brand New · from SIX AM
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160 BPM 3:06Brand New · from SIX AM
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160 BPM 2:36White Reaper · from MARCH '24
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160 BPM 2:46Frank Turner · from MARCH '24
- 30 160 BPM 3:23
Playlists with 160 BPM songs
FAQ
What running pace matches 160 BPM?
At 160 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 160 BPM good for tempo runs?
Yes. 160 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 160 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 160 BPM feels too quick, drop to 150 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 165 BPM.
What genres dominate 160 BPM running music?
Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 160 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.