Spotify Launches Running Mode to Sync Music With Pace

The feature is currently available on iOS for subscribers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. Runners can choose from 25 curated presets or design a session from scratch by inputting desired beats per minute, run length, and genre preferences. Optional audio cues are also included to help maintain motivation throughout the workout.

This release marks a shift from Spotify’s previous attempt at fitness integration in 2015, which relied on phone sensors to adjust music dynamically based on real-time speed. The new iteration abandons automatic tempo detection in favor of user-defined workout structures. The tool leverages the company's existing AI-driven 'Prompted Playlist' technology, further cementing Spotify’s strategy to consolidate music, podcasts, and audiobooks into a single fitness-inclusive destination.