Cadence

22 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.

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The Songs

  1. 1
    Fucking It Up
    Sex Mex · from MAD @ DAD
    180 BPM 1:57
  2. 2
    Punk Guy
    NOFX · from RIOT RUN v1
    180 BPM 1:08
  3. 3
    Walk the Walk
    Face To Face · from RIOT RUN v1
    180 BPM 3:35
  4. 4
    Strung Out · from RIOT RUN v1
    185 BPM 2:51
  5. 5
    Deville
    Strung Out · from RIOT RUN v1
    180 BPM 2:10
  6. 6
    Violins
    Lagwagon · from RIOT RUN v1
    180 BPM 3:07
  7. 7
    Genocide
    The Offspring · from RIOT RUN v1
    180 BPM 3:33
  8. 8
    Not the One
    The Offspring · from RIOT RUN v1
    180 BPM 2:54
  9. 9
    Bitchin' Camaro
    The Dead Milkmen · from RIOT RUN v1
    180 BPM 3:01
  10. 10
    Legion of Evil
    OFF! · from RIOT RUN v2
    180 BPM 1:20
  11. 11
    If You Want Blood (Be My Guest)
    Red City Radio · from SIX AM
    180 BPM 2:58
  12. 12
    Space Jam
    180 BPM 1:38
  13. 13
    Life/Death
    Teen Mortgage · from CRAMPS, HIVES & OTHER AILMENTS
    180 BPM 2:57
  14. 14
    New Found Glory · from LOVERS ROCK
    180 BPM 2:47
  15. 15
    M+M's
    blink-182 · from LOVERS ROCK
    180 BPM 2:39
  16. 16
    International You Day
    No Use For A Name · from RUN EMO
    180 BPM 2:52
  17. 17
    Asshole Pandemic
    Pkew Pkew Pkew · from RUN EMO
    185 BPM 2:34
  18. 18
    Kiss You To Death
    Alkaline Trio · from ALKALINE TRIO RUN
    180 BPM 3:21
  19. 19
    Bring The Noise
    Anthrax · from HAIR METAL MIXTAPE
    180 BPM 3:31
  20. 20
    Be All, End All
    Anthrax · from HAIR METAL MIXTAPE
    180 BPM 6:22
  21. 21
    Drive
    THE BOBBY LEES · from RUNAWAY
    180 BPM 2:53
  22. 22
    Cool to Be You
    Descendents · from SUBLIME RUN
    185 BPM 2:24

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 175 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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