Cadence

30 Songs at 180 BPM for Interval Training

180 BPM ≈ 6:00-7:15/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on hardcore punk, folk punk, emo.

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The Songs

  1. 1 165 BPM 2:40
  2. 2
    Amyl and The Sniffers · from DREAMSICLE
    165 BPM 2:36
  3. 3
    The Love Junkies · from ZYGONE
    160 BPM 2:24
  4. 4
    Plague Vendor · from ZYGONE
    170 BPM 3:02
  5. 5
    Plague Vendor · from ZYGONE
    165 BPM 3:10
  6. 6
    Radkey · from MISTER BLISTER
    165 BPM 3:37
  7. 7
    Bummers · from 50
    160 BPM 3:26
  8. 8
    Amyl and The Sniffers · from MAD @ DAD
    170 BPM 2:33
  9. 9
    Sex Mex · from MAD @ DAD
    180 BPM 1:57
  10. 10
    The Pill · from MAD @ DAD
    170 BPM 2:04
  11. 11
    Radkey · from ROCKY
    175 BPM 2:30
  12. 12
    Iguana Death Cult · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 3:15
  13. 13
    MONSTERWATCH · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 2:17
  14. 14
    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 3:32
  15. 15
    mr.phylzzz · from ROCKY
    160 BPM 2:03
  16. 16
    THE BOBBY LEES · from ROCKY
    170 BPM 3:01
  17. 17
    Wine Lips · from ROCKY
    170 BPM 3:04
  18. 18
    Lithics · from YAR
    165 BPM 2:36
  19. 19
    Flat Worms · from YAR
    170 BPM 1:36
  20. 20
    White Reaper · from THIN ICE
    165 BPM 3:13
  21. 21
    Spinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
    160 BPM 2:27
  22. 22
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    170 BPM 3:09
  23. 23
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 3:29
  24. 24
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    160 BPM 2:26
  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
    That Handsome Devil · from PANIC
    160 BPM 2:45

Playlists with 180 BPM songs

FAQ

What running pace matches 180 BPM?

At 180 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 180 BPM good for interval training?

Yes. 180 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 180 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 180 BPM feels too quick, drop to 170 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 190 BPM.

What genres dominate 180 BPM running music?

Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 180 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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