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Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

42K Run Walk Training

1.6K ratings
102 reviews
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Zen Labs
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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 program
✓Audio coach and alerts
✓Map your run
✓Health app integration
✓Community forums
✓Light and dark modes
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®. Based on 1.6K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great progression & motivation
  • 👍Easy and fun to use
  • 👍Helpful for first-time marathoners
  • 👍Keeps user accountable and motivated

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes, freezes, and malfunctions
  • 💰Subscription model changes after initial purchase
  • 💰Requires additional purchases for full functionality
  • 🔋Drains battery when screen is locked
  • 👎Run/walk intervals not suitable for all users
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What's New in Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

7.0.31

June 15, 2026

◎ New Apple Watch App ◎ Minor bug fixes and optimization Our community is our number one priority. We answer each and every email. Most of our updates have been suggestions from our community. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? See why our community has made us the #1 5K training app. contactus@zenlabsfitness.com

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Disappointing it’s changed

It is very disappointing that Zen Labs have changed how the app works. I paid a one off fee for the app several years ago. I haven’t used for a long time due to injury and now I only get a week before having to pay a regular subscription! That doesn’t seem very fair. I will be looking for a new app.
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RIP off

The app said a year subscription was $39.99, which is roughly £30, but the store tried to charge me £50 for a year which is a ridiculous price increase
matta1304matta1304

Scammy

This company is highly unethical and doesn’t care about their customers. I purchased this app as part of a bundle prior to 2018 and no longer have access to it. When I emailed them about it they said they changed their business model and now require a $9.99 monthly subscription to access what I already paid for. You should have just made a new app and left this one alone. Instead, you scammed people out of their money. Steer clear of this app and anything associated with Zen Labs. What a terrible company.

Edit on 2/18: In response to Zen Labs who keeps commenting the same boring, generic response on everyone’s 1 star reviews calling your company a scam, (including mine), just stop. You did steal peoples money and that’s not okay. Also, you know just as well as I do that the Apple Store does not keep receipts past 2018. I made that very clear in my direct email to you with screenshots showing that. And I showed you screenshots where it clearly says I purchased the bundled app.
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Response from developer

We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced with the change to a subscription model. We understand that this can be difficult, and we want to assure you that we made this decision with the best interests of our users in mind. We've added many new features, including music streaming, which we believe enhances the overall user experience. Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com with your original download date receipt, and we’ll certainly do our best to work with you. Thank you for your understanding.

Scammy

This company is highly unethical and doesn’t care about their customers. I purchased this app as part of a bundle prior to 2018 and no longer have access to it. When I emailed them about it they said they changed their business model and now require a $9.99 monthly subscription to access what I already paid for. You should have just made a new app and left this one alone. Instead, you scammed people out of their money. Steer clear of this app and anything associated with Zen Labs. What a terrible company.
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Response from developer

We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced with the change to a subscription model. We understand that this can be difficult, and we want to assure you that we made this decision with the best interests of our users in mind. We've added many new features, including music streaming, which we believe enhances the overall user experience. Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com with your original download date receipt, and we’ll certainly do our best to work with you. Thank you for your understanding.

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Great progression & motivation from 13.1 to 26.2
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Workouts not syncing properly

Bug

Notifications and audio cues not working consistently

Bug

App crashing after recent updates

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to customize training plan

Feature

Option to view past workout stats

Feature

Standalone Apple Watch app functionality

Feature

Volume control for audio cues

Feature

Integration with other fitness apps

Feature

FAQ

What is Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®?

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® is an official marathon training app designed for beginners. It provides a 20-week program that uses a blend of running and power walking to help users complete a full 26.2 (42k) marathon.

What are the key features of this marathon training app?

Key features include a proven 20-week run-walk training program (with a free first week), a convenient audio coach and alerts, the ability to map your run, light and dark modes, health app integration, and access to community forums with other runners.

How much does Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® cost?

The app offers a free trial for the first week of training. It also has a 'Zen Unlimited Pass' which is a subscription that provides unlimited access to all pro features across multiple running apps, including full access to 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 programs. Subscription pricing is managed through your iTunes account.

What kind of running programs does this app offer?

This app specifically offers a 20-week training program for completing a full marathon (26.2 miles or 42 kilometers) using a run/walk ratio. The subscription option also grants access to C25K, 10K, and 13.1 programs.

Who is the target audience for this marathon training app?

The app is ideal for first-time marathoners and individuals who are new to running. The run-walk method is designed to make the marathon less grueling, reduce the impact, and lower the risk of injury, making it suitable for beginners.