The 100 Best Running Songs to Keep You Moving

Whether you’re chasing a new PB or just pounding the pavement for the joy of it, the right playlist can be the ultimate motivator. A perfectly timed track can push you through a hill climb, keep your tempo during a long run, or give you that last burst of energy when you’re on the brink of calling it quits.

But not every running song has to be about running. Some of the best tracks capture the feeling of forward motion — of escape, progress, stamina, or grit. That’s why we’ve compiled the ultimate list of 100 songs about running, jogging, sprinting, or simply the unstoppable mindset of a runner. From hip hop and rock to electronic beats and indie anthems, these tracks will fuel your miles and your motivation.

So, lets lace up and press play (and you can run a really long way with 100 tunes like this…)

🎧 100 Best Songs About Running (Or That Make You Feel Like Running)

1. Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run
2. Kanye West – Runaway
3. Kelis – Running (feat. André 3000)
4. Beyoncé – Run the World (Girls)
5. Foo Fighters – Run
6. Chariots of Fire – Vangelis
7. Eminem – Till I Collapse
8. Sia – Chandelier
9. Bon Jovi – Runaway
10. Pink Floyd – Run Like Hell
11. The Killers – Run for Cover
12. The Rolling Stones – Run of the Mill
13. Busta Rhymes – Break Ya Neck
14. Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over
15. Kendrick Lamar – DNA.
16. Avicii – The Nights
17. Drake – Started From the Bottom
18. Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way
19. Survivor – Eye of the Tiger
20. Calvin Harris – Let’s Go (feat. Ne-Yo)
21. Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
22. Muse – Uprising
23. Lizzo – Good as Hell
24. Imagine Dragons – Whatever It Takes
25. U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name
26. Robyn – Dancing On My Own
27. Gerry Rafferty – Baker Street
28. Rihanna – Shut Up and Drive
29. Linkin Park – Bleed It Out
30. Jay-Z & Kanye West – N****s in Paris
31. Justice – D.A.N.C.E.
32. The Prodigy – Breathe
33. Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
34. Major Lazer – Lean On
35. LCD Soundsystem – All My Friends
36. OutKast – B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)
37. Daft Punk – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
38. Snow Patrol – Run
39. Gnarls Barkley – Run (I’m a Natural Disaster)
40. The Chemical Brothers – Galvanize
41. Kings of Leon – Crawl
42. Blur – Song 2
43. Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
44. Bastille – Pompeii
45. David Guetta – Titanium (feat. Sia)
46. Travis Scott – SICKO MODE
47. Jamiroquai – Canned Heat
48. Adele – Rolling in the Deep
49. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Can’t Stop
50. Paramore – Crushcrushcrush
51. Bill Conti – Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme)
52. Katy Perry – Roar
53. Pharrell Williams – Happy
54. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)
55. M.I.A. – Paper Planes
56. Britney Spears – Work Bch**
57. ODESZA – Bloom
58. MGMT – Electric Feel
59. Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still
60. Zedd – Clarity (feat. Foxes)
61. Jay-Z – Run This Town (feat. Rihanna & Kanye West)
62. Beastie Boys – Sabotage
63. Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
64. Radiohead – 2 + 2 = 5
65. Tina Turner – The Best
66. Dr. Dre – The Next Episode (feat. Snoop Dogg)
67. Disclosure – When a Fire Starts to Burn
68. Sigala – Easy Love
69. Ariana Grande – Break Free
70. Billie Eilish – bad guy
71. Blondie – One Way or Another
72. Shakira – She Wolf
73. Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child
74. Dua Lipa – Physical
75. Ellie Goulding – Anything Could Happen
76. Rudimental – Feel the Love
77. Skrillex – Bangarang
78. Kaleo – Way Down We Go
79. Lil Nas X – INDUSTRY BABY
80. The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
81. Run-D.M.C. – It’s Tricky
82. Tame Impala – Let It Happen
83. Chase & Status – No Problem
84. Sigur Rós – Hoppípolla
85. Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
86. The Clash – London Calling
87. The Strokes – Juicebox
88. A Tribe Called Quest – Can I Kick It?
89. Kanye West – Power
90. Van Halen – Running with the Devil
91. The xx – Intro
92. Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back
93. Madonna – Ray of Light
94. Phoenix – Lisztomania
95. ODESZA – A Moment Apart
96. Bloc Party – Banquet
97. Justice – Genesis
98. CHVRCHES – The Mother We Share
99. Nicki Minaj – Super Bass
100. Hans Zimmer – Time (from Inception)

Final Sprint

This playlist isn’t just about beats per minute or cheesy motivational lyrics, it’s a celebration of everything that keeps us moving. Whether you’re chasing down a sub-20 5K or just running for your mental health, let these 100 tracks guide your stride.

Want some more running motivation? Check out our friends over at Scram Skedaddle who share some great running content including course guides, fitness tips and more…

Hit play, find your rhythm, and run your own race.