30 Songs at 170 BPM for Interval Training
170 BPM ≈ 6:00-7:15/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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165 BPM 2:40Die Spitz · from DREAMSICLE
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165 BPM 2:36Amyl and The Sniffers · from DREAMSICLE
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165 BPM 3:37Radkey · from MISTER BLISTER
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170 BPM 3:02Plague Vendor · from ZYGONE
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165 BPM 3:10Plague Vendor · from ZYGONE
- 6 175 BPM 2:30
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170 BPM 3:01THE BOBBY LEES · from ROCKY
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170 BPM 3:04Wine Lips · from ROCKY
- 9 170 BPM 2:33
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170 BPM 2:04The Pill · from MAD @ DAD
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165 BPM 2:36Lithics · from YAR
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170 BPM 1:36Flat Worms · from YAR
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165 BPM 3:13White Reaper · from THIN ICE
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170 BPM 3:09The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
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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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170 BPM 3:39Tim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
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165 BPM 3:31Tim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
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170 BPM 3:04The Bronx · from BRODY DALLE
- 21 165 BPM 1:26
- 22 165 BPM 2:15
- 23 170 BPM 2:06
- 24 170 BPM 1:34
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170 BPM 1:13OFF! · from RIOT RUN v2
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175 BPM 1:32Minor Threat · from RIOT RUN v2
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172 BPM 1:47Descendents · from RIOT RUN v2
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172 BPM 2:00Descendents · from RIOT RUN v2
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175 BPM 2:46Dag Nasty · from RIOT RUN v2
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175 BPM 1:59The Dead Milkmen · from RIOT RUN v2
Playlists with 170 BPM songs
FAQ
What running pace matches 170 BPM?
At 170 BPM most runners land around 6:00-7:15/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 6:00-7:15/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.
Is 170 BPM good for interval training?
Yes. 170 BPM sits in the cadence zone for interval training: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.
How do I use 170 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 170 BPM feels too quick, drop to 165 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 180 BPM.
What genres dominate 170 BPM running music?
Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 170 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.