Cadence

30 Songs at 130 BPM for Long Runs

130 BPM ≈ 8:30-10:30/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on neo-psychedelic, garage rock, acid rock.

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The Songs

  1. 1
    Girl Tones · from 2L8N0W
    130 BPM 3:14
  2. 2
    Wet Leg · from 2L8N0W
    132 BPM 3:16
  3. 3
    TV On The Radio · from 2L8N0W
    130 BPM 4:01
  4. 4
    Caroline Rose · from 2L8N0W
    130 BPM 3:18
  5. 5
    Demob Happy · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 3:36
  6. 6
    Dinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 2:55
  7. 7
    VANT · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 4:57
  8. 8
    Demob Happy · from ZYGONE
    130 BPM 4:47
  9. 9
    One True God · from THE GRIPPER
    130 BPM 2:31
  10. 10
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    130 BPM 3:54
  11. 11
    Pixel Grip · from THE GRIPPER
    128 BPM 5:06
  12. 12
    Twen · from BAD NEWS
    130 BPM 4:35
  13. 13
    YHWH Nailgun · from ROCKY
    130 BPM 1:26
  14. 14
    Dead Tooth · from ROCKY
    130 BPM 3:19
  15. 15
    Sun Drug · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:38
  16. 16
    Nico Vega · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:02
  17. 17
    Husky Loops · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 2:46
  18. 18
    The Belligerents · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:17
  19. 19
    Pink Fuzz · from MISTER BLISTER
    130 BPM 3:37
  20. 20
    ISTA · from MAD @ DAD
    130 BPM 3:00
  21. 21
    Nancy and the Jam Fancys · from MAD @ DAD
    130 BPM 3:10
  22. 22
    Forty Feet Tall · from MAD @ DAD
    130 BPM 2:49
  23. 23
    BROS · from 50
    130 BPM 3:51
  24. 24
    Night Beats · from RFP
    130 BPM 3:32
  25. 25
    Dan Auerbach · from RFP
    130 BPM 3:21
  26. 26
    The Mystery Lights · from RFP
    130 BPM 3:29
  27. 27
    Cobra Man · from THIN ICE
    130 BPM 2:55
  28. 28
    Cuffed Up · from THIN ICE
    130 BPM 3:31
  29. 29
    Findlay · from THIN ICE
    130 BPM 2:32
  30. 30
    Post Animal · from BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
    130 BPM 5:28

Playlists with 130 BPM songs

FAQ

What running pace matches 130 BPM?

At 130 BPM most runners land around 8:30-10:30/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 8:30-10:30/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.

Is 130 BPM good for long runs?

Yes. 130 BPM sits in the cadence zone for long runs: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.

How do I use 130 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 130 BPM feels too quick, drop to 120 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 140 BPM.

What genres dominate 130 BPM running music?

Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 130 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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