10 Great Christian Songs To Run or Workout With

The temperatures are dropping and I know that if I don’t get out and start running now I will be confined inside when the real weather hits in late November. Do you lack motivation at times? It’s easy to use “valid” excuses like needing to get housework done or spending extra time playing with the kids, but God made our bodies to move, so exercise is vital to our health! I love listening to Christian music on Pandora when I’m running – there is just something wonderful about hearing the right beat to uplifting messages as you break your body physically to build it back up.

Here are 10 great Christian songs to run or workout with that give me the boost I need during the last stretch of a long run or intense workout.

10. Phenomenon by Thousand Foot Krutch

Favorite Lyrics

Down, Here comes the sound, everyone pound your feet to this Phenomenon, Now let's make it
loud, let's show 'em all how you move to this phenomenon, roll! Open your soul, maybe lose
control inside of this phenomenon, just let your self go, and let everyone know you move to
this phenomenon.

9. Beautiful by MercyMe

Favorite Lyrics

Before you ever took a breath
Long before the world began
Of all the wonders He possessed
There was one more precious
Of all the earth and skies above
You're the one He madly loves
Enough to death

8. I Am Free by the Newsboys

Favorite Lyrics

I am free to run
(I am free to run)
I am free to dance
(I am free to dance)
I am free to live for you
(I am free to live for you)
I am free
(I am free)
yes I am free
(I am free)

7. Fighter by Manafest

Favorite Lyrics

Burned up my past
pushed on the gas,
Took off my mask
still all in black.
If I don't know I just ask
I'm a grown man sold as.
Cold world never looking back
went and got my stripes paid cash.
I believe in God
I can beat the odds,
You'll see me on the screen
in gauze.

6. Tunnel by Third Day

Favorite Lyrics

There's a light at the end of this tunnel 
There's a light at the end of this tunnel 
For you, for you 
There's a light at the end of this tunnel 
Shinin' bright at the end of this tunnel 
For you, for you 
So keep holdin' on 

5. Break Me Down by Tenth Avenue North

Favorite Lyrics

I'm Yours tonight
I'm Yours if You can break me down
Break through these walls I hide behind
I'm Yours tonight
Come and break me down
Won't You break me down
Break me down, oh
Come and break me down

4. Tonight by Toby Mac

Favorite Lyrics

We wanna rise,
We wanna touch the other side
(It starts tonight!)
We wanna soar
We wanna reach right out for more
(Cause it starts tonight!)
We wanna rise,
We wanna touch the other side
(It starts tonight)
We wanna soar,
We wanna reach right out for more
(Cause it starts tonight)
Tonight tonight
Tonight tonight tonight
Tonight

3. Alive and Running by Kristian Stanfill

Favorite Lyrics

Beauty revealed to us
Our eyes are wide with wonder
Caught by the brightness of
The glory of the Father

Our eyes have not seen
Something so captivating
We'll go where You lead
To the ends of the earth proclaiming

2. Welcome To the Show by Britt Nicole

Favorite Lyrics

And put your hands u-u-up 
We're gonna have some f-u-u-n 
We've only just beg-u-u-n 
And it's too late to r-u-un, you can't run 
So put 'em u-u-up 
We're gonna have some f-u-u-n 
Turn u the bass let it b-u-u-mp 
We've only just begun, and you can't run 

1. Live Life Loud by Hawk Nelson

Favorite Lyrics

Someone throw your hands up
If you wanna take a chance then
You gotta sing a little louder
Let's wake this crowd up

I got a hankering for something special
Tonight's the night it becomes official
Don't stop the rock, hold both your hands up
Sh-sh-show these people how to shake things up

EDITOR'S PICK - BZRK by Family Force 5

There are many great Christian songs that keep me going and I’ve learned it’s not always the fast beat songs. I listen to Christian music all the time and the “right” song tends to come on when I need it most – especially while working out! What are your favorite Christian songs to listen to during a workout?

Article by Elise Cleary

I am a Christian writer and editor that lives in northern Michigan and thoroughly enjoy music, movies, TV shows, books and other entertainment with a Christian focus. My favorite song is "Oceans" by Hillsong United because it reminds me that has big plans for me and everyone else who puts their trust in Him. There are many movies that have impacted my life, but a few include God's Not Dead, The Shunning and Letters to God. I also write for www.faithandentertainment.com and love connecting with readers, so please don't hesitate to contact me! When I'm not writing I enjoy watching movies and laughing with my busy toddler and husband.