30 Songs at 165 BPM for Tempo Runs
165 BPM ≈ 7:00-8:30/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on hardcore, folk punk, hardcore punk.
The Songs
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165 BPM 2:40Throw Yourself to the SwordDie Spitz · from DREAMSICLE
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165 BPM 2:36FactsAmyl and The Sniffers · from DREAMSICLE
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165 BPM 3:03Reuters - 2006 Remastered VersionWire · from THE LOOP
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165 BPM 3:37Cat & MouseRadkey · from MISTER BLISTER
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165 BPM 3:10Night SweatsPlague Vendor · from ZYGONE
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165 BPM 2:36Edible DoorLithics · from YAR
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165 BPM 3:29The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 2:49Beat Your Heart OutThe Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 2:28All Babes Are WolvesSpinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 3:31Fall Back DownTim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 3:13Fog MachineWhite Reaper · from THIN ICE
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165 BPM 1:26BuddyThe Orwells · from HERMOSA
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165 BPM 2:15RunawayShannon & The Clams · from HERMOSA
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165 BPM 2:08Where Eagles DareMisfits · from RIOT RUN v2
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165 BPM 2:07We Called It AmericaNOFX · from RIOT RUN v1
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165 BPM 2:56Sending Postcards From a Plane Crash (Wish You Were Here)Fall Out Boy · from RIOT RUN v1
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165 BPM 3:11Of All The Gin Joints In All The WorldFall Out Boy · from RIOT RUN v1
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165 BPM 3:07Keeps Ya Head UpDr Sure's Unusual Practice · from KFU
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165 BPM 3:22Lost ControlDog Party · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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165 BPM 3:21Fall Out Boy · from LOVERS ROCK
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165 BPM 2:18Dog In A CageSpiritual Cramp · from CRAMPS, HIVES & OTHER AILMENTS
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165 BPM 1:40AwayTeen Mortgage · from CRAMPS, HIVES & OTHER AILMENTS
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165 BPM 4:04Alkaline Trio · from MARCH '24
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165 BPM 1:40Hybrid Moments - Reel Platinum 1985Misfits · from 80’s NEW WAVE
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165 BPM 3:41MetroAlkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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165 BPM 3:20BlackbirdAlkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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165 BPM 3:27Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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165 BPM 1:51Dead BeatWine Lips · from LET'S GO!
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165 BPM 2:27Communication Breakdown - 1990 RemasterLed Zeppelin · from HAIR METAL MIXTAPE
Playlists with 165 BPM songs
FAQ
What running pace matches 165 BPM?
At 165 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 165 BPM good for tempo runs?
Yes. 165 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 165 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 165 BPM feels too quick, drop to 160 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 170 BPM.
What genres dominate 165 BPM running music?
Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 165 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.