Best Half Marathon alternatives: apps like Half Marathon- 21K Run App

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you want more options like Half Marathon or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Half Marathon

Run Half Marathon#1

Run Half Marathon by LINKLINKS LTD

5K, 10K & Marathon Runner Plan
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.2😊(119 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a structured 18-week training plan to help beginners run a half marathon. It guides users through alternating walking and running intervals, tracks progress with GPS, and offers motivational features. Users can log and share their runs, and receive audio cues for when to run or walk.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and follow
  • 👍 Great for beginners
  • 👍 Offers multiple training programs (5K, 10K, Half M, Full M)
  • 👍 Motivating and keeps users on track
  • 👍 Good for building pace and strength
  • 👍 Allows skipping back a week if struggling
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
  • 👍 Helps users reach goals like half marathons
  • 👍 Free and effective
  • 👍 Good for getting back into running shape

Room to Improve

  • 🗣️ Voice prompts too quiet
  • 🐛 App sometimes cuts off or glitches
  • 🐛 App stops running unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Inconsistent timer or countdowns
  • 🐛 Display is small and hard to read
  • 🐛 Lacks advanced features like detailed coaching
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • ⚠️ Map addition only tracks road running
  • ⚠️ Adverts cover vital information
21K Half Marathon Run Coach#2
5.0(3 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a personalized training plan to help you achieve your half marathon goals. It tracks your runs, offers diet plans, and motivates you with progress tracking and social sharing features. Suitable for all fitness levels, it guides you from beginner to finisher.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer#3

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer by Zen Labs

21K Run Walk Training by C25K®
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(5.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app guides beginners through a 14-week program to train for a half marathon using a run-walk method. It offers audio coaching, progress tracking, and community support to help users complete their first 13.1-mile race.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 👍 Great for training and motivation
  • 👍 Integrates well with Apple Watch and Fitness
  • 👍 Customizable music playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional syncing and tracking issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery life
  • 💰 Subscription model change frustrates some users
  • 💰 Paid app now requires subscription for full access

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Marathon training - RunRight
Marathon training - RunRight
Marathon training - RunRight
Half, 10k trainer
Free

This AI-powered running coach offers personalized and adaptive workout suggestions for any distance. It learns your abilities to predict your pace and endurance, syncing directly to your Apple Watch.

AI-powered personalized training plansAdaptive workout suggestionsPredicts pace and endurance
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5
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®
42K Run Walk Training
Free

This app offers a 20-week training program designed for beginners aiming to complete a marathon. It utilizes a run-walk method to reduce impact and injury risk, guided by an audio coach. Features include run mapping, health app integration, and community forums.

20-week run-walk marathon training programAudio coach and alertsMap your run
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free with in-app purchases
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The Run Experience
The Run Experience
The Run Experience
5K, 10K, 21K, Marathon Running
Free

This app offers daily audio runs, training videos, and structured programs for various running goals. It includes injury prevention routines, strength training, and a community forum to connect with coaches and other runners. Track your progress and stay motivated on your running journey.

Daily audio runsTraining challengesWeekly training videos
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(542)
free with in-app purchases
7
NXT RUN: The AI Running App
NXT RUN: The AI Running App
NXT RUN: The AI Running App
Human Coaches. Marathon Plans.
Free

This AI-powered running coach creates adaptive training plans for various race distances. It offers real-time coaching, workout adjustments, and syncs with popular fitness devices and platforms. Analyze your performance with detailed metrics and earn rewards for personal bests.

Personalized marathon training plansReal-time AI coaching and feedbackFlexible workouts that adapt to your life
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(38)
free with in-app purchases
8
Run Roster
Run Roster
Run Roster
Training plans and finish time
$1.99

This app helps you achieve your running goals by providing training plans for various race distances. Track your progress, record finish times, and store race day photos. It also offers Apple Watch integration and syncs with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness tracking.

Customizable training plansRace event recordingFinish time tracking
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freemium
9
Training Plan - Basic
Training Plan - Basic
Training Plan - Basic
by Ray Brown
Free

This app provides a straightforward training plan for runners aiming to improve their performance in races within their age group. It's initially designed for 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon distances, with potential for future expansion to other race types. The plan incorporates insights from various sources and personal experience.

Race-specific training plansFocus on age group improvementSupports 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
10
5K to 10K
5K to 10K
5K to 10K
by Active Network, LLC
Free

This app helps you progress from a 5K to a 10K race over nine weeks with virtual coaches and audio guidance. It tracks your distance, pace, and routes using GPS, and allows you to listen to music during workouts.

9-week 10K training plan3 virtual coach optionsReal-human audio cues
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(400)
free