We all love running, but we can all agree that sometimes you just need music that will pump you up for your run. Whether you’re a devoted remix listener or a fan of working out to hip hop or rock, good hype songs can help you move faster and for longer, no matter your focus — running faster, running longer, or just getting moving.
In a study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences, participants who listened to music during sprint interval training had a more positive attitude toward the exercise. With the right pump-up songs, you’ll find that your training feels a lot easier — or at least more fun.
So pop in your favorite earbuds or headphones: We’ve compiled some good hype songs for every type of runner and music lover. While there are endless pre-made mixes and playlists for runners on platforms like Spotify, Pandora, and more, I’ve always found joy in creating my own personalized lineup of songs. That’s why I made a list of 50 good hype songs with recommendations from fellow runners and Reddit users.
Feel free to pick and choose the best songs or add all of these epic picks to your running playlist on Spotify for the next time you need the motivation to pick up the speed or even just get off the couch.
1. “Super Bad” by James Brown
2. “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
3. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
4. “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
5. “Good to be Alive (Hallelujah)” by Andy Grammer
6. “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore
7. “B.O.B” by Outkast
8. “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran
9. “Ready to Start” by Arcade Fire
10. “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys
11. “Learn to Fly” by the Foo Fighters
12. “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne
13. “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
14. “I Like It Heavy” by Halestorm
15. “Madness” by Muse
16. “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine
17. “99 Problems” by Jay-Z
18. “Crawling” by Linkin Park
19. “Bodies” by Drowning Pool
20. “Thrive” by Casting Crowns
21. “Eminence Front” by The Who
22. “Mahna Mahna” by The Fray
23. “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson
24. “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin
25. “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey
26. “Hells Bells” by AC/DC
27. “Run” by Ben Kweller
28. “Unstoppable” by Sia
29. “Run to the Hills” by Iron Maiden
30. “Wheels” by Foo Fighters
31. “To Be with You” by Mr. Big
32. “We Will Rock You” by Queen
33. “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons
34. “Elite” by Deftones
35. “New Noise” by Refused
36. “Takyon” by Death Grips
37. “Weird Mirror” by Dope Body
38. “Just” by Radiohead
39. “Power” by Kanye West
40. “How Do I Make You Love Me” by The Weeknd
41. “Holiday” by Green Day
42. “Reptilia” by The Strokes
43. “Victorious” by Panic! At The Disco
44. “Yeah” by LCD Soundsystem
45. “Till I Collapse” by Eminem
46. “Hall of Fame” by The Script
47. “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
48. “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled (feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross)
49. “Single Ladies” by Beyoncé
50. “The Greatest” by Sia
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Carissa Liebowitz has run the Boston Marathon as well as dozens of marathons and half marathons. You can follow her running adventures on Strava, Instagram, and her blog.
I do not have a specific song or song’s but I listen to deep house music for now. Is like every 5 month’s I changed my tunes that is how I stay positive about my run. ?☺