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 3:19Charly Bliss · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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160 BPM 3:22Zach Hill · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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160 BPM 2:54Jeff Rosenstock · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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160 BPM 2:46Tokyo Police Club · from COMPUTER LOVE SONGS
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160 BPM 1:47Misfits · from RENT FREE
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160 BPM 2:37Bass Drum of Death · from RENT FREE
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160 BPM 2:43Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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160 BPM 2:54Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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160 BPM 3:23Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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160 BPM 2:27Spinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
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160 BPM 2:26The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
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160 BPM 3:49Fall Out Boy · from RIOT RUN v1
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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 2:08FIDLAR · from HERMOSA
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160 BPM 2:16Bass Drum of Death · from HERMOSA
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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 5:12Angels & Airwaves · from August
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160 BPM 3:25mgk · from August
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160 BPM 2:50Beach Riot · from MOTEL SIX
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160 BPM 3:03Pulled Apart By Horses · from MOTEL SIX
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160 BPM 3:28King Tuff · from THE LOCAL
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.