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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172 BPM 4:47NEVER ENOUGHTurnstile · from DREAMSICLE
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172 BPM 1:53Skateboard Tattooilluminati hotties · from DREAMSICLE
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172 BPM 2:27DeformativeBlack Eyes · from THE LOOP
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170 BPM 3:02I Only Speak In FrictionPlague Vendor · from ZYGONE
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170 BPM 2:33HertzAmyl and The Sniffers · from MAD @ DAD
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170 BPM 2:04Woman DriverThe Pill · from MAD @ DAD
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170 BPM 3:01Death TrainTHE BOBBY LEES · from ROCKY
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170 BPM 3:04StimulationWine Lips · from ROCKY
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170 BPM 1:36Flat Worms · from YAR
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170 BPM 3:09Drain the BloodThe Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
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170 BPM 3:39Ooh La LaTim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
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170 BPM 3:04VcrThe Bronx · from BRODY DALLE
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170 BPM 2:06DoctorTeen Mortgage · from HERMOSA
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170 BPM 1:34FBIGee Tee · from HERMOSA
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170 BPM 1:13Upside DownOFF! · from RIOT RUN v2
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172 BPM 1:47CatalinaDescendents · from RIOT RUN v2
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172 BPM 2:00MyageDescendents · from RIOT RUN v2
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170 BPM 1:55Sailin' OnBad Brains · from RIOT RUN v2
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170 BPM 2:01Some Kinda Hate - C.I. Recording 1978Misfits · from RIOT RUN v2
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170 BPM 2:04The Longest LineNOFX · from RIOT RUN v1
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170 BPM 2:43It'll Be a Long TimeThe Offspring · from RIOT RUN v1
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170 BPM 1:45Tiny TownThe Dead Milkmen · from RIOT RUN v1
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170 BPM 1:55Tuning InTeen Mortgage · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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170 BPM 2:21We Are Going Anywhere ManThe Death Set · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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170 BPM 2:22KilsytheDirty Fences · from RETURN OF THE PUNK ROCK SURF MONSTER
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170 BPM 2:37Good Times OnlyCrispies · from MAYNINTH
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170 BPM 2:43PREACHEROceaneater · from MAYNINTH
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170 BPM 2:47Escalator ManDr Sure's Unusual Practice · from EXCUSES
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170 BPM 2:29NightlifeOff With Their Heads · from SIX AM
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170 BPM 3:50After the PartyThe Menzingers · from SIX AM
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 175 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.