# 5K to 10K

> Nine-week training program to run a 10K race, featuring virtual coaches and GPS tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Active Network, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-to-10k/id526458735 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Active Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885139029)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 400 App Store ratings · 158 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-to-10k/id526458735/reviews.md

## What is 5K to 10K?

Constance, Billie and Sergeant Block are back in this follow-up to the award-winning Couch to 5K® training app (2012 Appy Award for best Healthcare & Fitness app). Designed to continue the training experience for people who finish the Couch to 5K plan, or for those who are already 5K-ready, this app uses motivating virtual coaches to get you ready to run a 10K (6.2-mile) race in 9 weeks and it is now available FREE!

Spend just 25 to 70 minutes, three times a week, for nine weeks, and you’ll be 10K-ready!

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

The 5K to 10K coach you select talks to you during your workouts. To save your battery, 5K to 10K sends audio notifications when your screen is locked or another app is in use.

To be sure you hear the coach during your workout, please do the following:
• Turn on Notifications permissions
• Turn on the hardware ring/silent switch (no red showing)
• Turn your ringer volume up
• Turn off Do Not Disturb (swipe up for Control Panel and the moon button should not be white)
• Within the app, in Settings > Workout Options, be sure the Trainer Volume is up

Without granting notification permissions, during a workout you can click the lock icon at the top left to keep the app active and still hear the coach.

Get more information about the 5K to 10K app here: http://www.active.com/mobile/5k-to-10k-app

For support please contact us at: MobileSupport@activenetwork.com  We would love to hear from you.

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APP FEATURES
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• Choose from 3 different virtual coaches—Constance, Billie and Sergeant Block — who give you motivation and support in every workout
• Hear real-human audio cues to guide you through each workout
• Listen to your favorite playlists with in-app music player
• Calculate your distance & pace and map your routes with FREE GPS support (requires iPhone 4 or later and iOS 7.0 or greater)
• Gradually challenge yourself with progressively faster paces
• Log your workouts and share your progress on Facebook

## Key features

- 9-week 10K training plan
- 3 virtual coach options
- Real-human audio cues
- In-app music player
- GPS distance and pace tracking
- Workout logging and Facebook sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 158)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-to-10k/id526458735/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s fine

*2026-03-22, version 3.9.4*

Came here from the 5K app. While it tracks running and walking paces and distances covered fine, the system integration is a significant downgrade. I’m sure that has to do with how many people use this app and how big of a team/time the developers can dedicate to improvements vs maintenance. It doesn’t seem like there’s been a visual overhaul since the iphone 4 or something (which doesn’t ultimately matter) and the mid workout verbal prompts don’t work as easily, if you can get them to work at all (it takes a LOT of trouble shooting when the 5K version just worked). All said: it works and does the job it needs to do, but that’s it.

### 3/5 — Meh

*2026-03-11, version 3.9.4*

Assumes that you run on its schedule rather than checking when you run eg week x run 1 on a Thursday after 3 other runs; doesn’t monitor progress and set next run requirements accordingly

### 2/5 — Not maintained

*2025-07-23, version 3.9.3*

The pace clock stops, the gps is 0.02 km ahead when starting, the app was last refreshed for iOS 7. Maps need updating.

### 1/5 — Fix the lock please

*2025-07-21, version 3.9.3*

The locking on the 5k is better. I locked my app but somehow it came undone and my time restarted with 4 minutes left to go on my run. Not cool.

### 5/5 — Great stepping stone

*2025-07-16, version 3.9.3*

I’ve been running 5k for about a year and needed to find an app to help me a) get quicker and b) transition to 10K. This app is perfect for it and is really helping

### 5/5 — Free and it works

*2025-04-01, version 3.9.2*

Pretty good, but wish it showed the entire plan for the run, not just what segment comes immediately after the current one. Still, I like that it’s free and doesn’t require pages of surveys about your goals before getting started. The voice prompts work for me too.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-01-31, version 3.9.2*

I’ve been using this app since 2018, and it has been my go-to training companion for every 10K race. It keeps me on track, motivated, and ready to perform at my best!

### 2/5 — Kind of unusable

*2025-01-29, version 3.9.2*

Needs a major update to run well on the current operating system

### 2/5 — App doesn’t work

*2024-09-23, version 3.9.1*

So generous of them make an app worse than the original. Did you guys test this even once? my hunch is no because then you’d know the halfway, running and walking cues all doesn’t work, at least not when listening to music which everyone does while they run.

### 5/5 — Great app that helps you instill a training plan

*2024-09-09, version 3.9.1*

I used the Couch to 5k to start running then I made the transition to the 5k to 10K app so I could get better at 5k’s. The 3 day plan you get here will greatly help you too!

## Frequently asked questions about 5K to 10K

### What does the 5K to 10K app do?

This app provides a structured nine-week training program designed to help users progress from being able to run a 5K to completing a 10K race. It features virtual coaches who offer motivation and guidance throughout the workouts.

### What are the key features of the 5K to 10K app?

Key features include a choice of three virtual coaches, real-human audio cues for guidance, an in-app music player, free GPS support for tracking distance and pace, progressively challenging workouts, and the ability to log workouts and share progress on Facebook.

### Is the 5K to 10K app free to use?

Yes, the 5K to 10K app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What are the compatibility requirements for the 5K to 10K app?

The app requires GPS support, which necessitates an iPhone 4 or later and iOS 7.0 or greater. Users should also ensure notifications are enabled and ringer volume is up for optimal audio guidance.

### How long does it take to become 10K ready with this app?

The training program is designed to get you 10K-ready in nine weeks. You will spend approximately 25 to 70 minutes, three times a week, following the guided workouts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.4 — 2025-12-24

• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.9.3 — 2025-07-03

• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.9.2 — 2024-09-27

• Performance enhancement and bug fix.

### 3.9.1 — 2024-07-29

• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.9.0 — 2024-04-11

• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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