Best 5K Free Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

If you already know 5K Run, this is the deeper bench. 239+ 5k free apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of June 2026.

Top Picks for 5K Free

5K Run - Train to 5K#1

5K Run - Train to 5K by Pace Apps Inc.

Don't overpay for a 5K program
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This application offers a free 10-week training program to help users start running and achieve a 5K distance. It includes GPS tracking for runs and provides voice guidance for intervals.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 👍 Useful training plan
  • 👍 Integrates with music

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
  • 🐛 Ads disrupt workout
  • 🐛 Doesn't work in background
C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map#2

C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map by Zen Labs

Run Training - Couch to Runner
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(170K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app guides beginners from being inactive to running a 5K in 8 weeks. It uses a structured plan with audio coaching and alerts, gradually increasing running intervals. Users can map their runs and join a supportive community.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Gradual progression
  • 💪 Builds endurance
  • 🎧 Integrates with music

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for full features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • ⏱️ Unrealistic pace expectations
5K Runner: couch potato to 5K#3

5K Runner: couch potato to 5K by FITNESS22 LTD

Couch potato to 5K: Run 5K
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(117K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Gradual progression
  • 💪 Effective for beginners
  • 🎉 Motivating and inspiring

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🔍 Lack of pace and distance tracking
  • 🕰️ Rapid increase in run duration

More 5K Free apps to explore

4
Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K)
Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K)
Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K)
Run 5K in 9 weeks, from zero!
Free

This app guides you from a beginner runner to completing a 5K in 9 weeks with a structured workout plan. It also offers a 6-week plan to progress from 5K to 10K. Enjoy ad-free workouts with customizable trainer voices and background operation.

Zero to 5K training plan5K to 10K training planCustomizable trainer voices
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Workout App & Distance Tracker
Free

This app offers guided runs, training plans, and community challenges to help users start, continue, and enjoy running. It tracks speed, distance, and GPS routes, providing motivation and expert guidance for various fitness levels and goals.

Guided Runs with audio coachingPersonalized Training PlansGPS tracking for speed, distance, and route
💪 Health & Fitness
(416K)
free with in-app purchases
6
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Trainer: 0 to 5K to 10K
Free

This app guides beginners and 5K runners from zero to 10K in 14 weeks using alternating walk/run intervals. It features a human coach voice, music integration, and GPS tracking. Achieve your running goals with this effective, ad-free program.

Walk/run interval trainingGradually increasing run segmentsHuman coach voice guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(38K)
subscription
7
NEGO
NEGO
NEGO
작가와 직접 흥정하는 새로운 아트 거래 플랫폼
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
8
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Run Coach: 5K & 10K Runner
Free

This app provides accurate running tracking, including pace, distance, calories, and heart rate. It offers voice feedback, music integration, and a history of your running activities to help you improve.

Accurate distance and time trackingPace and calorie trackingGPS mapping and route tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(112K)
subscription
9
None to Run: Beginner, 5K, 10K
None to Run: Beginner, 5K, 10K
None to Run: Beginner, 5K, 10K
Training Plans & Tracker App
Free

This app offers structured training plans designed for absolute beginners to build a sustainable running habit. It provides gradual progression, audio cues, and strength routines to help users start running safely and consistently, even if they've never run before.

Beginner-friendly training plansAudio cues for run/walk intervalsWorkout tracking with Apple Health integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Rennes Urban Trail
Rennes Urban Trail
Rennes Urban Trail
by DOMAINE DU NET
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
11
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
💪 Health & Fitness
(396)
free
12
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Free

Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

GPS tracking for distance, pace, and elevationCustomizable training plans for various distancesReal-time audio feedback during runs
💪 Health & Fitness
(744K)
free with in-app purchases
13
5K Run: Beginner Training plan
5K Run: Beginner Training plan
5K Run: Beginner Training plan
Maps, intervals and motivation
Free

This app guides beginners from inactivity to running a 5K with a flexible, adaptive training plan. It offers audio cues during runs and integrates with HealthKit to track progress and Apple Watch activity.

Adaptive 5K training planVoice trainer for run/walk intervalsFlexible workout scheduling
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
14
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
Running App and Training Plans
Free

Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

GPS activity trackingPersonalized training plansAudio-guided workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(376K)
free with in-app purchases
15
iRun. Couch to Runner : Run 5k
iRun. Couch to Runner : Run 5k
iRun. Couch to Runner : Run 5k
Start running & feel better
Free

This app guides beginners to run a 5K in eight weeks with personalized training plans. Workouts combine walking and running intervals, lasting up to 30 minutes, three times a week. Track progress or use an audio coach for guidance.

Personalized training plansWalk/run interval workoutsAudio coach guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Free

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

Track distance, time, speed, elevation, caloriesVoice control with SiriApple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(104K)
freemium
17
Couch to 5K® - Run training
Couch to 5K® - Run training
Couch to 5K® - Run training
by Active Network, LLC
$4.99

This app guides new runners from a sedentary lifestyle to completing a 5K race. It offers a structured nine-week training plan with virtual coaches and audio cues. Track your progress, map routes, and log workouts to achieve your running goals.

Structured 9-week training planChoice of 4 virtual coachesAudio cues for workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.7K)
free
18
5K Runmeter Run Walk Training
5K Runmeter Run Walk Training
5K Runmeter Run Walk Training
5K, 10K, Half & Marathon Plans
Free

This app is a comprehensive fitness computer for your mobile device, offering detailed tracking, customizable training plans, and performance analysis for various activities. It provides maps, graphs, splits, and interval training to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Workout recording and analysisCustomizable training plansInterval and zone training
💪 Health & Fitness
(110)
free with in-app purchases
19
Zombies, Run! 5k Training
Zombies, Run! 5k Training
Zombies, Run! 5k Training
Couch to 5K - with Zombies
Free

This app offers an 8-week audio adventure and training program designed to help beginners run a 5km distance. It provides clear instructions for walking, jogging, running, and stretching, building stamina and confidence over 25 workouts with a gripping story delivered to your headphones.

8-week 5K training programAudio adventure storyBeginner-friendly workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Run With Hal
Run With Hal
Run With Hal
Coach-Led Run Plans
Free

This app provides personalized, adaptive training plans for various running distances, from 5K to 50K. It's guided by legendary coach Hal Higdon and adjusts to your progress, schedule, and goals. Features include GPS tracking, daily tips, and progress summaries to help you achieve your running ambitions.

Adaptive training plansPlans for 5K to 50K racesDaily motivation from Hal Higdon
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases

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