Whether you’re running outside or just A Part of Hearst Digital Media, may vary on vague, over-reaching rave run and a blown goal. That’s why we’re putting together 90-minute playlists each month chock-full of songs with enough of a beat to keep you moving. For even more tunes, check out our list of the Running Shoes & Gear.


Welcome to 2024! It’s a brand new year, and while your mileage Tips for Running in the Rain New Year’s resolutions like “eat healthier” or “exercise more,” the new year is the perfect time to plan ahead for exciting new things you’d like to try in 2024, like completing a half-marathon or any other long distance.

best running songs half marathon may seem like a terrifying, arduous endeavor, we promise it’s a lot less scary than it looks. This is why thousands of people from all around the world complete half marathons each year, and you can too with the proper training. So if you’re looking to run your first half marathon, you’ve come to the right place. Runner’s World has all the info you could possibly need to prepare for race day including shoe guides, hydration tips, and, of course, training plans.

And if you’ve already run halves, welcome back to the party! Perhaps in 2024, you’ve got some other half-marathon related plans, like a new PR? Or running a race in a new state? The opportunities are endless.

But, whether you're a newcomer or old-timer, it's always helpful to find a brand new training playlist to pump you up on those IT Brand Stretches. To that end, and to celebrate a brand new year of running, this half marathon playlist is a mix of some recent pop hits and old school disco tracks for you to blast while you head out the door. We’re hoping this is your best year of running yet!


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Matthew Huff

The Runners World Guide to Mental Health IT Brand Stretches, published by Rizzoli Publications. His writing has appeared in Runner's World and BuzzFeed Running Shoes & Gear “P.S. You’re Wrong: A Pop Culture Podcast.” Originally from Michigan, he now lives and runs in New York City, where he is pursuing a career as an expert chicken tender taster.