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5K Runner: couch to 5K running

5K Runner: couch to 5K running

Get in shape, run 5K & beyond

119K ratings
1538 reviews
#134 in top-grossing Health & Fitness
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Released
July 15, 2011
Updated
November 5, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

FITNESS22 LTD
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About

This app guides users from being inactive to running a 5K in 8 weeks with a structured, 30-minute daily program. It features a human coach voice, music integration, and GPS tracking to help you achieve your fitness goals.

✓8-week structured training plan
✓Alternating walk/run intervals
✓Human coach voice guidance
✓Music integration
✓GPS and distance tracking
✓Earn achievements and badges
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What users say about 5K Runner

Reviews of 5K Runner are mostly positive: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.9/5 from 119K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, gradual progression. Top complaints: requires paid subscription, lack of pace and distance tracking. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Gradual progression
  • 💪Effective for beginners
  • 🎉Motivating and inspiring
  • 🎧Integrates with music playback

Negative things

  • 💰Requires paid subscription
  • 🔍Lack of pace and distance tracking
  • 🕰️Rapid increase in run duration
  • 🤖Robotic voice prompts
  • 🔀Difficulty tracking progress
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What's New in 5K Runner

9.3940

November 5, 2026

Minor updates & bug fixes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Premium Subscription

Subscription to app content (workouts)

$7.993 Months
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 134+6

Health & Fitness

This app rose +6 positions in Health & Fitness chart.

Last updated on November 5, 2026.

Events

Read more about June WeRun Challenge
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June WeRun Challenge

Run with the 5K community and achieve more!

Jun 9, 2025 — Jun 10, 2025

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Read more about March WeRun Challenge
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March WeRun Challenge

Run with the 5K community and achieve more!

Mar 10, 2025 — Mar 11, 2025

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Read more about Start Your 5K Journey in 2025
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Start Your 5K Journey in 2025

Step into a healthier year with the 5K runner app

Dec 31, 2024 — Jan 30, 2025

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User reviews

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Longtime User

Been useful because you can refer to it! 10yr user lol
RRae003

No free option

Can’t even try it without committing to a trial dumb
FFacelul

Motivational

And not too naggy or annoying.
BBooksnhorses

Totally worth it

I love this app! It does a great job at getting you to a 5k and now I’m still using it to keep with it. My first race is in a week and I can’t wait.
A0APhillips 0316

$100

$100 is a rip off. Don’t tell you the price until after you complete a series of questions and download the app. Similar apps out there for free or much cheaper. If in uk, use the nhs free app.
Gginnyjazzpot
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch

Bug

Crashes and freezes during use

Bug

Inability to delete user account or workout history

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

More detailed performance tracking

Feature

Customizable voice prompts

Feature

Apple Watch integration

Feature

Ability to edit workout history

Feature

Smoother transition between run/walk intervals

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This app is designed to take users from being inactive to running a 5K in just 8 weeks. It provides a structured training plan with alternating walk and run intervals, gradually increasing your running time each week.

How does the training program work?

The program consists of 8 weeks of training, with sessions typically lasting 30 minutes, three times a week. It uses a human coach voice through your headphones to guide you on when to walk and when to run.

What are the costs associated with this app?

The app includes an auto-renewing subscription for access to its content and workouts. Subscription options are available on a monthly basis.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with Nike+ and all other GPS apps, as well as all music apps. It also integrates with Apple Health for calorie calculation and saving workouts. Continued use of GPS in the background may affect battery life.

Can I listen to my own music while using the app?

Yes, you can listen to your music while using the app. The human coach voice will blend in with your music to provide guidance on when to walk or run.