Run 5k - couch to 5k program

Run 5k - couch to 5k program

interval training + stretches

65 ratings
269 reviews
#159 in paid Health & Fitness
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$2.99

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This app guides beginners from zero running experience to completing a 5k race over an 8-week program. It features interval training, animated stretching, and voice cues for pace and distance, even with a locked screen. It integrates with health tracking and offers an Apple Watch companion app.

8-week beginner training plan
Animated warmup and cooldown stretches
Voice cues for running and walking intervals
GPS tracking for pace and distance
Apple Watch app integration
Bluetooth heart rate monitor support
Health app integration
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What's New in Run 5k

2020.5.12

May 13, 2020

• Fixed a bug where the Apple Watch workouts were being recorded as a walk rather than a run in the Health app. • Fixed a bug with how pace is shown in the workout completed screen.

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Last updated on July 21, 2026.

User reviews

Great simple app

Fantastic easy to use good prompts

App used to be good

But it’s not anymore. Every single session now gets recorded twice in the health app. One with all the data but a incremental workout number (e.g. week 1 day 1 records as workout “0” while day 2 is “1”), and another, useless one, with only the time, though it does indicate week/day.

This app hasn’t been updated in years, so just find a newer app at this point.
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Has potential but has issues

First off, it’s great to have a program with no ads AND no subscription fee. But two glaring things make it disappointing

1- The app doesn’t announce the “run/walk” times when my phone is locked! Why?? It will only interrupt my music and narrate properly when I have the phone unlocked in my pocket. So there’s a workaround but it’s still annoying.

2- Even when I do the above and get all the way to it announcing “workout complete” it won’t actually record my stats and complete the workout for me in the app. I have to open the app again, and if I don’t do that right when the workout is over, it doesn’t save my stats. Since I usually go from my cooldown straight back to my family or to work, this is annoying.

Fix these and my rating would go from 2 to 4 stars. Add GPS and a map of my workout and it would be a 5.
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Got me to my mileage

Wonderful app! Got me to running my 5K!

Don’t Waste Time/Money

Won’t work with other apps or talk to you with cues when to walk or run. Unless you don’t listen to music or use other apps & want to hold your phone so the screen isn’t asleep, don’t waste your time with this app.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Duplicate workout recordings

Bug

Workout timer resets unexpectedly

Bug

Audio cues not working when screen is locked

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

GPS tracking and mapping

Feature

Customizable interval timers

Feature

Integration with other fitness apps

Feature

Post-workout data and progress tracking

Feature

FAQ

What is the Run 5k app?

The Run 5k app is designed to help individuals go from being inactive to running a 5k race. It provides an 8-week training program that uses interval training, alternating between jogging and walking, with gradually increasing difficulty.

What are the key features of the Run 5k app?

Key features include an 8-week beginner training plan, animated warmup and cooldown stretching routines, voice cues for intervals and pace, optional GPS tracking for distance and pace, an Apple Watch app, and integration with the Health app for calorie tracking.

Is the Run 5k app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or ads. It is a free application for users to download and utilize its training programs.

What kind of workouts does the app offer?

The app offers interval training workouts that consist of alternating between jogging and walking. Each workout is approximately 30 minutes long and includes a 5-minute warmup and cooldown, which can be skipped. The intervals become more challenging over the 8-week program.

Can I use this app on a treadmill?

Yes, you can use this app on a treadmill or an indoor track without GPS. While GPS is optional for outdoor use to track pace and distance, the app's interval guidance and stretching programs can be utilized in any environment.