Cadence

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.

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The Songs

  1. 1 175 BPM 1:21
  2. 2 165 BPM 4:16
  3. 3
    illuminati hotties · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
    165 BPM 2:15
  4. 4 165 BPM 2:05
  5. 5
    Guerilla Toss · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
    165 BPM 3:01
  6. 6
    Dark Thoughts · from PISSEDOFFEDNESS
    175 BPM 1:19
  7. 7
    Guerilla Toss · from COMPUTER LOVE SONGS
    175 BPM 4:24
  8. 8
    Bad Moves · from RENT FREE
    170 BPM 2:19
  9. 9
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    175 BPM 3:37
  10. 10
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    170 BPM 3:47
  11. 11
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    170 BPM 3:30
  12. 12
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    175 BPM 3:18
  13. 13
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    165 BPM 3:41
  14. 14
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    175 BPM 4:05
  15. 15
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    170 BPM 2:48
  16. 16
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    165 BPM 3:20
  17. 17
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    165 BPM 3:27
  18. 18
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    170 BPM 2:16
  19. 19
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    170 BPM 2:49
  20. 20
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    170 BPM 3:50
  21. 21
    Amyl and The Sniffers · from DREAMSICLE
    165 BPM 2:36
  22. 22 165 BPM 2:40
  23. 23
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    170 BPM 3:09
  24. 24
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 3:29
  25. 25
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 2:49
  26. 26
    Spinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 2:28
  27. 27
    Tim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
    170 BPM 3:39
  28. 28
    Tim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 3:31
  29. 29
    The Bronx · from BRODY DALLE
    170 BPM 3:04
  30. 30
    Radkey · from MISTER BLISTER
    165 BPM 3:37

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.

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