The 40 Songs You Need on Your Running Playlist

Running definitely isn’t easy. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it’s a continuously challenging workout because you’re competing with your own time and endurance—and, I mean, that’s the point! As the saying goes, no pain, no gain. But a killer playlist is sure to help you power through every single mile.

You need those high-energy songs to motivate you at the start, hardcore bass-heavy bops to keep your body in a steady rhythm, “angry” songs for the excruciatingly difficult moments, and your all time faves as a reward during your cool down.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, or just starting to get into the habit of running, here’s a list of songs that you can add to your playlist:

If you’re into pop:

1. “Breathin” by Ariana Grande

2. “Party For One” by Carly Rae Jepsen

3. “Kiwi” by Harry Styles

4. “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5

5. “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift

6. “Me Too” by Meghan Trainor

7. “Hair” by Little Mix

8. “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson

9. “My My My!” by Troye Sivan

10. “Firework” by Katy Perry

If you’re into rap and hip-hop:

1. “I Like It” by Cardi B

2. “Nice For What” by Drake

3. “Better Now” by Post Malone

4. “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott feat. Drake

5. “This Is America” by Childish Gambino

6. “Opps” by Yugen Blakrok and Vince Staples

7. “The Light Is Coming” by Ariana Grande feat. Nicki Minaj

8. “X” by ScHoolboy Q, 2 Chainz, and Saudi

9. “In My Feelings” by Drake

10. “Django Jane” by Janelle Monaé

If you’re into rock:

1. “High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco

2. “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons

3. “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man

4. “Immortals” by Fall Out Boy

5. “Kings and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars

6. “On Top of the World” by Greek Fire

7. “I Don’t Wanna Be In Love” by Good Charlotte

8. “Say It, Just Say It” by the Mowgli’s

9. “Everybody Talks” by Neon Trees

10. “Love Drunk” by Boys Like Girls

If you’re into indie:

1. “Alaska” by Maggie Rogers

2. “Electric Love” by BØRNS

3. “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People

4. “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine

5. “Anna” by Will Butler

6. “Say You Don’t Want It” by One Night Only

7. “I Won’t Let You Down” by OK Go

8. “On Hold” by The xx

9. “Cherry” by Rina Sawayama

10. “Girls” by The 1975

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