Running Away

This article is about the song by Hoobastank. For the song by Sly and the Family Stone, see Runnin' Away (Sly and the Family Stone song). For the song by Voices of Life, see Runnin' Away.

Not to be confused with Runaway.

"Running Away" is a single recorded by Hoobastank. It was the second single released from their self-titled debut album on April 1, 2002. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

"Running Away"
Single by Hoobastank
from the album Hoobastank
B-side	"Up and Gone" (acoustic) "Open Your Eyes"
Released	April 1, 2002 (2002-04-01)
Genre	Nu metal[1]
Length	2:58
Label	Island Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Dan Estrin Chris Hesse Markku Lappalainen Doug Robb
Hoobastank singles chronology
"Crawling in the Dark" (2001) "Running Away" (2002) "Remember Me" (2002)
Music video
"Running Away" on YouTube

Music video

In the music video for "Running Away", Hoobastank appears playing on a background depicting a woman who tries to run away from their problems.^[2] It was directed by Paul Fedor.^[3]

Track listings

UK CD single^[4]

1. "Running Away" (album version)
2. "Crawling in the Dark" (acoustic)
3. "Up and Gone" (acoustic)
4. "Running Away" (video)

Australian CD single^[5]

1. "Running Away" (album version)
2. "Running Away" (acoustic)
3. "Up and Gone" (acoustic)
4. "Open Your Eyes"

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[6] 83 UK Singles (OCC)[7] 100 UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[8] 13 US Billboard Hot 100[9] 44 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[10] 31 US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] 2 US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[12] 9 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 23

Year-end charts Chart (2002) Position US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[14] 92 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[15] 84 US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[16] 7

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	April 1, 2002	Mainstream rock active rock alternative radio	Island	[17]
	June 24, 2002	Contemporary hit radio		[18]
United Kingdom	July 15, 2002	CD cassette	Mercury	[19]
Australia	July 22, 2002	CD	Island	[20]