The Ultimate Christmas Running Playlist

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement to the perfect holiday soundtrack! Whether you’re training for your next race or just staying fit during the festive season, a Christmas-themed running playlist can lift your mood and get you in tune with the festive spirit.
this 90 Minute Christmas Running Playlist Packed with holiday hits organized in beats per minute (BPM) – start slow to warm up and gradually pick up the pace for faster mileage. Make your running as fun as sledding in the snow!
Warm-up songs (BPM 90-130)
Start running at a slow, steady pace to warm up your muscles and ease into the miles. These songs have a slower tempo and are great for warming up or cooling down from the miles.
- “Hallelujah” – Pentaontix (90 BPM)
- “Mele Kalikimaka” — Kacey Musgraves, Zooey Deschanel (110 BPM)
- “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” – Michael Buble (122 BPM)
- “Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! – Frank Sinatra (125 BPM)
- “You make it feel like Christmas” —Gracey Paltrow (93 BPM)
- “Blue Christmas” — Elvis Presley (95 BPM)
- “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays” — NSYNC (105 BPM)
Medium pace (BPM 130-150)
Pick up the tempo and listen to these mid-tempo tracks that will keep you moving while getting into the holiday spirit.
- “All I want for Christmas is you” – Mariah Carey (130 BPM)
- “Just like Christmas” — Jonas Brothers (162 BPM)
- “Christmas Tree Farm” — Taylor Swift (134 BPM)
- “Jingle Bells Rock and Roll” – Bobby Helms (132 BPM)
- “Rock and Roll Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee (135 BPM)
- “Last Christmas” – Bang! (138 BPM)
- “Santa Claus told me” – Ariana Grande (140 BPM)
- “My only wish this year” — Britney Spears (147 BPM)
- “I don’t need Christmas” — Matt Rogers (138 BPM)
- “Sleigh Ride” – Longnett (145 BPM)
- “Little Saint Nick” The Beach Boys (130 BPM)
- “Do you want to build a snowman?” — Kristen Bell (149 BPM)
Faster mileage (BPM 150-170)
Listen to these upbeat songs to keep you energized during the toughest moments on your run.
- “Feliz Navidad” – Jose Feliciano (150 BPM)
- Rudolf run” – Chuck Berry (153 BPM)
- “Under the Tree” – Kelly Clarkson (156 BPM)
- “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” – Darlene Love (160 BPM)
- “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – Andy Williams (162 BPM)
- “Mistletoe” – Justin Bieber (162 BPM)
Sprint completed (BPM 170+)
Race to the finish line with these up-tempo tunes for maximum holiday energy!
- “Deck the halls” – Mannheim Roller (170 BPM)
- “Carol of the Bells” – Trans-Siberian Orchestra (176 BPM)
How to design your playlist for your best run
- warm up: Start with a lower BPM track and gradually increase your heart rate. You can walk slowly or start running to these songs.
- steady state: Find a relaxing rhythm after warming up with these songs. Keep a moderate, consistent tempo to mid-tempo tunes.
- Pick up the pace: Faster songs like this are perfect for refueling you at the end of a long run. Use these tracks to speed up during your peak workouts.
- Sprint: Use them for speed workouts and tempo runs. Go all out with these energetic tracks to end your run!
Why run with a Christmas playlist?
- motivation: Holiday songs are filled with positive vibes to help you get through your challenging runs.
- Rhythm: Matching your steps to each song’s BPM improves tempo and efficiency.
- Holiday fun: Add festive magic to your runs and keep your workouts fun and fresh.
Stream this content Christmas running playlist on Spotify hereor use these songs to create your own custom versions!
What is your favorite holiday running song?
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