Instrumental Excitement
Experience the power of instrumental running songs with this Instrumental Excitement collection that proves you don't need lyrics to fuel extraordinary runs. From cinematic scores by Two Steps From Hell to electronic masterpieces from Daft Punk and classical crossovers, these tracks harness pure musical energy to elevate your training.
Instrumental music for running offers unique advantages: without vocal distractions, your mind can focus entirely on form, breathing, and rhythm, while dramatic orchestral buildups and electronic drops provide natural interval cues.
This playlist features diverse instrumental styles—epic trailer music perfect for visualizing your race-day performance, funk-driven basslines that lock you into efficient cadence, and soaring melodies that carry you through fatigue. Tracks range from 90-180 BPM with varied energy levels, making this suitable for everything from easy runs where you want mental clarity to intense workouts requiring cinematic motivation.
The absence of lyrics also makes instrumental playlists ideal for runners who find vocal music distracting during hard efforts, those who run in groups and want to stay conversational, or athletes who prefer to focus inward during meditative long runs.
Use for: progressive runs where musical intensity guides your pace increases, tempo runs requiring sustained focus without lyrical distraction, trail running where you want to hear nature alongside your music, and visualization training where epic scores help you mentally rehearse race scenarios. This collection works brilliantly for runners who appreciate music as art, not just background noise.
About This Playlist
55
Run Boost
117
Avg. BPM
80
Minutes
20
Tracks
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Track List
Titan Dream - Live
Nick Phoenix, Two Steps from Hell
An epic orchestral composition with powerful percussion and soaring melodies that builds to an inspiring climax, perfect for energizing your run.
Renowned composers known for creating epic, cinematic music featured in movie trailers, video games, and advertisements with their signature dramatic orchestral style.
Provides dramatic motivation and energy surges during challenging segments of your run.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring orchestral crescendos and heroic themes.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
155
Energy:
8
Danceability:
1
Run Boost:
40
William Tell: Overture
Gioachino Rossini, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
One of the most recognizable classical compositions with its galloping finale that perfectly simulates the pace and excitement of running at full speed.
Italian composer known for his operatic works, with this particular performance conducted by renowned maestro Riccardo Muti with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
The famous galloping finale creates a perfect rhythm for maintaining a steady, energetic pace.
Orchestral piece with no lyrics, featuring dynamic sections from calm to intensely energetic.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
81
Energy:
5
Danceability:
4
Run Boost:
40
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - 2004 Remaster
Ennio Morricone
This iconic Western theme with its distinctive whistling melody and driving rhythm creates a cinematic atmosphere for your run.
Legendary Italian composer who revolutionized film scores, particularly for Westerns, known for his innovative instrumentation and memorable melodies.
Creates a dramatic soundtrack with varying tempos to match different running intensities.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring distinctive whistling motifs and Western-themed orchestration.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
120
Energy:
7
Danceability:
3
Run Boost:
40
The Entertainer - The Sting/Soundtrack Version/Orchestra Version
Marvin Hamlisch
A playful ragtime piano classic that establishes a lively, bouncy rhythm perfect for maintaining a consistent running cadence.
American composer and conductor who adapted Scott Joplin's ragtime music for the film 'The Sting,' helping revive interest in this classic American musical style.
Provides a steady, upbeat tempo that helps maintain a consistent running pace.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring bright, syncopated ragtime piano melodies.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
156
Energy:
4
Danceability:
6
Run Boost:
40
A Swingin' Safari
Billy Vaughn
A cheerful, brassy instrumental with a catchy melody and upbeat tempo that adds a lighthearted energy to your running playlist.
American musician and bandleader popular in the 1950s and 60s, known for his orchestral pop arrangements and adaptations of international music styles.
Infuses your run with playful energy and helps maintain a buoyant mood.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring bright brass and woodwind melodies with a tropical feel.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
76
Energy:
5
Danceability:
5
Run Boost:
53
Music to Watch Girls By
Al Hirt
A vibrant, brass-driven instrumental with a swinging rhythm that adds retro flair and positive energy to keep your run enjoyable.
American trumpeter nicknamed 'The King of Bourbon Street' known for his virtuosic trumpet playing and lively jazz and pop performances.
Creates a fun, high-energy atmosphere with a steady beat to maintain momentum.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring prominent trumpet and upbeat brass section.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
141
Energy:
4
Danceability:
7
Run Boost:
40
He's a Pirate
Klaus Badelt
A dynamic orchestral piece from Pirates of the Caribbean with driving strings and percussion that creates a sense of adventure and momentum.
German film composer known for his work on major Hollywood productions, particularly his contributions to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Builds excitement and energy with its driving rhythm and adventurous themes.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring dramatic strings and powerful percussion.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
70
Energy:
7
Danceability:
5
Run Boost:
40
Mombasa (From "Inception")
Hans Zimmer, 2CELLOS
An intense, rhythmic orchestral piece with powerful percussion and brass that creates a sense of urgency perfect for high-intensity running segments.
Collaboration between legendary film composer Hans Zimmer and 2CELLOS, known for their innovative cello arrangements of popular and classical music.
Drives intensity and focus with its powerful rhythm and building energy.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring driving percussion and dramatic orchestration.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
145
Energy:
8
Danceability:
4
Run Boost:
40
Tijuana Taxi
Herb Alpert
A lively Latin-inspired instrumental with bright horns and a playful melody that adds a fun, energetic vibe to your run.
American trumpeter and co-founder of A&M Records, known for his distinctive trumpet playing and Latin-influenced instrumental pop hits with the Tijuana Brass.
Provides a bouncy, upbeat rhythm that helps maintain a positive running mindset.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring vibrant trumpet melodies and Latin percussion.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
101
Energy:
6
Danceability:
7
Run Boost:
67
Spanish Flea
Herb Alpert
An instantly recognizable, cheerful instrumental with a catchy melody and lively rhythm that injects fun energy into your running routine.
American trumpeter and co-founder of A&M Records, known for his distinctive trumpet playing and Latin-influenced instrumental pop hits with the Tijuana Brass.
Creates a lighthearted, positive energy to maintain motivation during your run.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring bright trumpet and playful Latin rhythms.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
81
Energy:
5
Danceability:
8
Run Boost:
68
Material Culture
Anabolic Beatz
A modern instrumental track with driving electronic beats designed to maintain energy and focus during intense workout sessions.
Electronic music producer known for creating high-energy workout tracks with strong beats and motivational instrumentation.
Provides a consistent, energizing beat perfect for maintaining pace during extended runs.
Instrumental electronic piece with no lyrics, featuring dynamic beats and rhythmic patterns.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
169
Energy:
7
Danceability:
7
Run Boost:
71
Never Give Up On Your Dreams - Live
Thomas Bergersen, Two Steps from Hell
An inspiring orchestral composition with emotional crescendos that build to a powerful, uplifting climax perfect for motivating your best running performance.
Composer known for creating epic, cinematic music as part of Two Steps from Hell, specializing in dramatic orchestral compositions that evoke heroic and emotional themes.
Provides emotional motivation and inspiration during challenging parts of your run.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring soaring orchestral arrangements and inspirational themes.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
139
Energy:
9
Danceability:
4
Run Boost:
40
Whiplash
Hank Levy
A dynamic jazz composition with intense drumming and unconventional time signatures that creates excitement and energy for your running session.
American jazz composer and saxophonist known for his work with unusual time signatures, whose composition became famous through the film 'Whiplash'.
Drives intensity and focus with its complex rhythms and energetic performance.
Instrumental jazz piece with no lyrics, featuring dynamic drums and brass sections.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
107
Energy:
8
Danceability:
6
Run Boost:
67
Baby Elephant Walk
Henry Mancini
A playful, quirky instrumental with a distinctive melody and rhythm that adds a fun, lighthearted element to your running playlist.
American composer, conductor and arranger known for his film and television scores, particularly for 'The Pink Panther' and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'.
Creates a cheerful atmosphere with its bouncy rhythm and distinctive melody.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring a playful saxophone melody and unique rhythmic pattern.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
121
Energy:
4
Danceability:
8
Run Boost:
40
Only Way I Know - Instrumental
Beats In The Bank
A contemporary instrumental track with a driving rhythm and modern production that provides a steady beat for maintaining running pace.
Production group specializing in instrumental versions and backing tracks for various popular songs and original compositions.
Maintains consistent energy with its steady beat and contemporary sound.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring modern production and rhythmic elements.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
92
Energy:
4
Danceability:
7
Run Boost:
40
And I Love Her
Santo & Johnny
A beautiful, melodic instrumental rendition of the Beatles classic, with a gentle rhythm that's perfect for cool-down phases of your run.
American rock and roll duo known for their distinctive steel guitar sound, famous for their dreamy instrumental covers and original compositions.
Provides a calming influence for recovery or cool-down phases of your workout.
Instrumental cover of the Beatles song, featuring smooth steel guitar melodies.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
108
Energy:
4
Danceability:
7
Run Boost:
40
Wheels
Al Caiola
A classic guitar-driven instrumental with a steady rhythm that creates a perfect pace-setting soundtrack for your run.
American guitarist who performed in a variety of genres including jazz, country, and pop, known for his versatile playing style and instrumental hits.
Establishes a consistent rhythm that helps maintain a steady running pace.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring prominent guitar work and steady rhythm.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
120
Energy:
3
Danceability:
8
Run Boost:
40
Sleep Walk
Santo & Johnny
A dreamy, atmospheric instrumental with gentle steel guitar that provides a calming influence during the wind-down portion of your run.
American rock and roll duo known for their distinctive steel guitar sound, with this track being their most famous and influential instrumental hit.
Perfect for cool-down phases with its relaxing tempo and soothing melody.
Instrumental piece with no lyrics, featuring haunting steel guitar melodies.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
94
Energy:
2
Danceability:
8
Run Boost:
40
Bésame Mucho
Ray Conniff
A lush orchestral rendition of a classic Latin standard with a romantic melody and flowing rhythm that adds variety to your running playlist.
American bandleader and arranger known for his easy listening orchestrations and choral arrangements of popular songs.
Provides a smooth, flowing rhythm for maintaining a comfortable running pace.
Instrumental arrangement of a classic Latin song, featuring orchestral and choral elements.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
120
Energy:
3
Danceability:
6
Run Boost:
40
Pirates of The Caribbean Orchestra Suite: Part 1, I Don't Think Now Is The Best Time / At Wit's End - Live
Hans Zimmer, Eliane Correa, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Martin Gellner
An epic orchestral medley from the Pirates of the Caribbean films, featuring dramatic dynamics and powerful themes that create an adventurous atmosphere for your run.
Collaboration featuring legendary film composer Hans Zimmer's iconic Pirates of the Caribbean themes performed live by the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under conductor Martin Gellner.
Creates a cinematic, adventurous atmosphere with varying intensities to match different running phases.
Orchestral medley with no lyrics, featuring dramatic themes from the film series.
"Instrumental - No lyrics"
BPM:
135
Energy:
7
Danceability:
2
Run Boost:
40