Cadence

30 Songs at 140 BPM for Long Runs

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

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The Songs

  1. 1
    Yeah Yeah Yeahs · from 2L8N0W
    135 BPM 3:58
  2. 2
    Automatic · from 2L8N0W
    140 BPM 4:05
  3. 3
    Jadu Heart · from 2L8N0W
    145 BPM 3:52
  4. 4
    Dinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
    140 BPM 2:55
  5. 5
    Local H · from ZYGONE
    145 BPM 3:19
  6. 6
    Turbowolf · from ZYGONE
    140 BPM 4:11
  7. 7
    Haggard Cat · from ZYGONE
    140 BPM 4:26
  8. 8
    Turbowolf · from ZYGONE
    140 BPM 3:08
  9. 9
    The Messenger Birds · from ZYGONE
    145 BPM 3:47
  10. 10
    Dinosaur Pile-Up · from ZYGONE
    145 BPM 3:41
  11. 11 135 BPM 3:52
  12. 12
    S. Product · from THE GRIPPER
    135 BPM 3:52
  13. 13
    HEALTH · from THE GRIPPER
    135 BPM 3:24
  14. 14
    J'cuuzi · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 3:04
  15. 15
    Screen Frogs · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 3:51
  16. 16
    The Thing · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 3:47
  17. 17
    Frankie and the Witch Fingers · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 3:35
  18. 18
    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 5:01
  19. 19
    Atlas Wynd · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 1:44
  20. 20
    J'cuuzi · from BAD NEWS
    140 BPM 3:36
  21. 21
    Wand · from BAD NEWS
    135 BPM 4:10
  22. 22
    Spoon Benders · from ROCKY
    145 BPM 3:50
  23. 23
    The Tazers · from MISTER BLISTER
    140 BPM 3:44
  24. 24
    Calva Louise · from MISTER BLISTER
    145 BPM 3:56
  25. 25
    Best Frenz · from MISTER BLISTER
    145 BPM 3:58
  26. 26
    Husky Loops · from MISTER BLISTER
    135 BPM 3:17
  27. 27
    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from MISTER BLISTER
    140 BPM 4:20
  28. 28
    Super City · from MAD @ DAD
    140 BPM 2:29
  29. 29
    Blood Lemon · from MAD @ DAD
    140 BPM 4:40
  30. 30
    KOLARS · from 50
    140 BPM 3:13

Playlists with 140 BPM songs

FAQ

What running pace matches 140 BPM?

At 140 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 140 BPM good for long runs?

Yes. 140 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 140 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 140 BPM feels too quick, drop to 130 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 150 BPM.

What genres dominate 140 BPM running music?

Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 140 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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