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 4:16Chumped · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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165 BPM 2:15illuminati hotties · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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165 BPM 2:05Tacocat · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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165 BPM 3:01Guerilla Toss · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
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165 BPM 3:41Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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165 BPM 3:20Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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165 BPM 3:27Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
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165 BPM 2:36Amyl and The Sniffers · from DREAMSICLE
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165 BPM 2:40Die Spitz · from DREAMSICLE
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165 BPM 3:29The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 2:49The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 2:28Spinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 3:31Tim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 3:37Radkey · from MISTER BLISTER
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165 BPM 2:07NOFX · from RIOT RUN v1
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165 BPM 2:56Fall Out Boy · from RIOT RUN v1
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165 BPM 3:11Fall Out Boy · from RIOT RUN v1
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165 BPM 3:10Plague Vendor · from ZYGONE
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- 20 165 BPM 2:15
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165 BPM 2:48Taking Back Sunday · from SIX AM
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165 BPM 5:30The Clash · from SUNDAY RUNDAY
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165 BPM 1:52The Jam · from SUNDAY RUNDAY
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165 BPM 2:32Made Violent · from THE LOCAL
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165 BPM 2:30Led Zeppelin · from THE RUN WITH 'KID'
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165 BPM 3:27Gallus · from LONDON RUN
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165 BPM 1:13Ausmuteants · from RUNAWAY
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165 BPM 1:40Misfits · from 80’s NEW WAVE
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.