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5k Run- Couch Potato to 5K

Run 5k Races- Run trainer

360 ratings
30 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
💪 Health & Fitness
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
August 17, 2018
Updated
December 22, 2025

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

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About

This app provides a structured 9-week training plan to help beginners run a 5k race. It offers guidance from virtual coaches, voice tips, progress tracking, and an integrated music player. Achieve your running goals with expert-designed workouts.

✓9-week beginner 5k training plan
✓Virtual running coaches
✓Voice running tips
✓Integrated music player
✓GPS route mapping
✓Performance and progress tracking
✓Achievement logging
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What users say about 5k Run

Reviews of 5k Run are mostly negative: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.4/5 from 360 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use for beginners, good motivator. Top complaints: rip off, paywall after 1 week, subscription required to advance. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use for beginners
  • 👍Good motivator
  • 👍Great for starting running
  • 👍Provides quality learning material
  • 👍Good method of tracking activity

Negative things

  • 💰Rip off, paywall after 1 week
  • 💰Subscription required to advance
  • 💰Not worth the money
  • 💰Forced to purchase
  • 💰App locks out after 1 week
  • 💰Waste of time and money
  • 💰Uninteresting after 3 runs
  • 💰App doesn't work after 1st week
  • 💰Glitching and not working properly
  • 💰Watch app keeps crashing
  • 💰Doesn't work and function
  • 💰Need a response from the company
  • 💰Paid to continue and won't let me
  • 💰Must pay to advance
  • 💰Not a watch app
  • 💰Terrible, have to pay
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What's New in 5k Run

1.13

December 22, 2025

Bug fixing and performance improvement

7

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Run for Weight Loss (Weekly)

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$2.997 Days
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Great

So great
GGrayson01!!

Great motivator

Easy to use. Nice to not have to think about it and just go.
445CalGal

An Outright Con

This app claims to get you to 5k in 8 weeks & assuming you sign up to it, it probably will. As it stands, you get 1 week then can't get any further without signing up. Avoid at all costs.
CJCarlos the Jackal68

Read the fine print

Only first three days free, need subscription after that. This is stated right down the bottom of the fine print.
UTunhappy trainer!

Really good!

Really good app! Easy to use and very good if your a beginner runner, really recommend
Aanoynomous1234132
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App stopped working after 1st week

Bug

Glitching and not working properly

Bug

Watch app keeps crashing

Bug

App stopped on the 3rd run of the second week

Bug

App asks to sign up again after paying

Bug

App won't let me repeat workout or move forward

Bug

App returns to sign up page after paying

Bug

App won't advance to week 2

Bug

App won't open on Apple watch

Bug

App constantly loads and eats battery

Bug

Music won't work on the app

Bug

App messes with music volume

Bug

Timer is not even

Bug

App kicks user out when inputting height

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow use of watch app without phone

Feature

Improve Apple Watch alerts

Feature

Fix uneven timer on treadmill runs

Feature

Improve headphone compatibility

Feature

Allow users to finish couch to 5k

Feature

FAQ

What does the 5k Run app do?

This app provides a comprehensive 9-week training plan designed to help beginners run a 5k race. It acts as a virtual running coach, offering guidance, motivation, and tools to track your progress from zero to 5k.

What are the key features of this 5k training app?

Key features include a 9-week training plan created by certified trainers, motivational virtual coaches with voice tips, an integrated music player, GPS tracking for distance and pace, progress graphs, and achievement logging. It also syncs with Apple Health.

How much does the 5k Run app cost?

The app offers a free 5k running plan. However, it also provides auto-renewing subscriptions for unlimited access to all training programs. These subscriptions include a free trial period before billing.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed for beginners who have little to no running experience and aspire to complete a 5k race. It guides users through a structured program over 9 weeks.

Can I track my runs with this app?

Yes, the app features GPS support to track your distance, pace, and map your routes. You can also track your performance with detailed graphs and log your achievements, comparing your progress over time.