Cadence

30 Songs at 170 BPM for Interval Training

170 BPM ≈ 6:00-7:15/mi for most runners. Match your stride to the beat and hold pace without forcing it. Heavy on emo, hardcore punk, folk punk.

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The Songs

  1. 1
    Plague Vendor · from ZYGONE
    170 BPM 3:02
  2. 2
    Plague Vendor · from ZYGONE
    165 BPM 3:10
  3. 3
    Radkey · from ROCKY
    175 BPM 2:30
  4. 4
    THE BOBBY LEES · from ROCKY
    170 BPM 3:01
  5. 5
    Wine Lips · from ROCKY
    170 BPM 3:04
  6. 6
    Radkey · from MISTER BLISTER
    165 BPM 3:37
  7. 7 165 BPM 2:07
  8. 8 175 BPM 0:45
  9. 9 170 BPM 2:04
  10. 10 165 BPM 2:56
  11. 11 165 BPM 3:11
  12. 12
    Face To Face · from RIOT RUN v1
    175 BPM 2:26
  13. 13
    The Offspring · from RIOT RUN v1
    175 BPM 3:17
  14. 14
    The Offspring · from RIOT RUN v1
    170 BPM 2:43
  15. 15
    The Dead Milkmen · from RIOT RUN v1
    170 BPM 1:45
  16. 16
    The Dead Milkmen · from RIOT RUN v1
    175 BPM 2:38
  17. 17
    The Dead Milkmen · from RIOT RUN v1
    175 BPM 1:59
  18. 18
    NOFX · from RIOT RUN v1
    175 BPM 2:46
  19. 19 175 BPM 2:18
  20. 20
    Amyl and The Sniffers · from MAD @ DAD
    170 BPM 2:33
  21. 21
    The Pill · from MAD @ DAD
    170 BPM 2:04
  22. 22
    White Reaper · from THIN ICE
    165 BPM 3:13
  23. 23
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    170 BPM 3:09
  24. 24
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 3:29
  25. 25
    The Distillers · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 2:49
  26. 26
    Spinnerette · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 2:28
  27. 27
    Tim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
    170 BPM 3:39
  28. 28
    Tim Timebomb · from BRODY DALLE
    165 BPM 3:31
  29. 29
    The Orwells · from HERMOSA
    165 BPM 1:26
  30. 30
    Shannon & The Clams · from HERMOSA
    165 BPM 2:15

Playlists with 170 BPM songs

FAQ

What running pace matches 170 BPM?

At 170 BPM most runners land around 6:00-7:15/mi. Cadence also depends on stride length — taller runners usually hit lower cadence at the same pace, so treat 6:00-7:15/mi as a midpoint, not a rule.

Is 170 BPM good for interval training?

Yes. 170 BPM sits in the cadence zone for interval training: the beat gives your feet a rhythm to sync to without forcing you faster than the workout calls for.

How do I use 170 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 170 BPM feels too quick, drop to 165 BPM; if it feels sluggish, try 180 BPM.

What genres dominate 170 BPM running music?

Punk, indie rock, and garage rock hit 170 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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