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 egg punk, garage rock, punk.
The Songs
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135 BPM 3:47Holy Fuck · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 3:35Viagra Boys · from DREAMSICLE
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3
135 BPM 5:53Water From Your Eyes · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 3:00Geese · from DREAMSICLE
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145 BPM 4:17Gurriers · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 4:32Water From Your Eyes · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 4:35Girl Scout · from DREAMSICLE
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135 BPM 2:22Mandy, Indiana · from DREAMSICLE
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145 BPM 4:46High Vis · from DREAMSICLE
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140 BPM 3:04J'cuuzi · from BAD NEWS
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135 BPM 3:51Screen Frogs · from BAD NEWS
- 12 140 BPM 3:47
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135 BPM 3:35Frankie and the Witch Fingers · from BAD NEWS
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140 BPM 5:01Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from BAD NEWS
- 15 135 BPM 1:44
- 16 140 BPM 3:36
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135 BPM 4:10Wand · from BAD NEWS
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135 BPM 3:52S. Product · from THE GRIPPER
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135 BPM 3:24HEALTH · from THE GRIPPER
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135 BPM 3:52Matte Blvck · from THE GRIPPER
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140 BPM 3:44The Tazers · from MISTER BLISTER
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145 BPM 3:56Calva Louise · from MISTER BLISTER
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145 BPM 3:58Best Frenz · from MISTER BLISTER
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135 BPM 3:17Husky Loops · from MISTER BLISTER
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140 BPM 4:20Psychedelic Porn Crumpets · from MISTER BLISTER
- 26 140 BPM 2:55
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145 BPM 3:19Local H · from ZYGONE
- 28 140 BPM 4:11
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140 BPM 4:26Haggard Cat · from ZYGONE
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140 BPM 3:08Turbowolf · from ZYGONE
Playlists with 140 BPM songs
YAR
23 tracks · 140 BPM · space rock
THIN ICE
11 tracks · 140 BPM · garage rock
DREAMSICLE
17 tracks · 141 BPM · post-punk
EXCUSES
14 tracks · 139 BPM · neo-psychedelic
MAYNINTH
16 tracks · 142 BPM · darkwave
SUNDAY RUNDAY
22 tracks · 138 BPM · new wave
MAD @ DAD
13 tracks · 137 BPM · punk
HERMOSA
18 tracks · 143 BPM · neo-psychedelic
ZYGONE
15 tracks · 144 BPM · grunge
80’s NEW WAVE
15 tracks · 135 BPM · jangle pop
LONDON RUN
18 tracks · 145 BPM · garage rock
THE LOCAL
10 tracks · 145 BPM · jam band
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.