Cadence

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.

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The Songs

  1. 1 160 BPM 2:43
  2. 2
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    160 BPM 2:54
  3. 3
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    160 BPM 3:23
  4. 4
    Spinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
    160 BPM 2:27
  5. 5
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    160 BPM 2:26
  6. 6
    Fall Out Boy · from RIOT RUN v1
    160 BPM 3:49
  7. 7
    Charly Bliss · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
    160 BPM 3:19
  8. 8 160 BPM 3:22
  9. 9
    Jeff Rosenstock · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
    160 BPM 2:54
  10. 10
    The Love Junkies · from ZYGONE
    160 BPM 2:24
  11. 11
    Iguana Death Cult · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 3:15
  12. 12
    MONSTERWATCH · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 2:17
  13. 13
    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 3:32
  14. 14
    mr.phylzzz · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 2:03
  15. 15
    FIDLAR · from HERMOSA
    160 BPM 2:08
  16. 16
    Bass Drum of Death · from HERMOSA
    160 BPM 2:16
  17. 17
    King Tuff · from THE LOCAL
    160 BPM 3:28
  18. 18
    Pickin' On Series · from THE LOCAL
    160 BPM 4:18
  19. 19
    WATERS · from THE LOCAL
    160 BPM 3:35
  20. 20
    Beach Riot · from MOTEL SIX
    160 BPM 2:50
  21. 21
    Pulled Apart By Horses · from MOTEL SIX
    160 BPM 3:03
  22. 22
    Off With Their Heads · from SIX AM
    160 BPM 2:45
  23. 23
    Taking Back Sunday · from SIX AM
    160 BPM 3:16
  24. 24
    Brand New · from SIX AM
    160 BPM 3:33
  25. 25 160 BPM 3:06
  26. 26 160 BPM 1:47
  27. 27
    Bass Drum of Death · from RENT FREE
    160 BPM 2:37
  28. 28
    Angels & Airwaves · from August
    160 BPM 5:12
  29. 29
    NOBRO · from August
    160 BPM 1:48
  30. 30
    mgk · from August
    160 BPM 3:25

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.

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