Best 5K Marathons Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 246+ 5k marathons apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top 5K Marathons Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®Free4.7★ (1.7K)YesYesOct 2026
25k Run- Couch Potato to 5K5k Run- Couch Potato to 5KFree4.4★ (360)NoYesSep 2026
3Peak Pace MarathonPeak Pace MarathonFree5.0★ (6)NoYesOct 2026
45K Run - Train to 5K5K Run - Train to 5KFree4.9★ (1.4K)YesYesOct 2026
5Miles: AI Running CoachMiles: AI Running CoachFree5.0★ (5)NoYesOct 2026
6ChiMarathonChiMarathonFree3.5★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
7BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2026BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2026Free2.8★ (21)NoNoOct 2026
85K to 10K5K to 10KFree4.2★ (400)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for 5K Marathons

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®#1

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® by Zen Labs

42K Run Walk Training
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😐(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 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
5k Run- Couch Potato to 5K#2

5k Run- Couch Potato to 5K by Rumble

Run 5k Races- Run trainer
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.4😞(360 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a structured 9-week training plan to help beginners run a 5k race. It offers guidance from virtual coaches, voice tips, progress tracking, and an integrated music player. Achieve your running goals with expert-designed workouts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use for beginners
  • 👍 Good motivator
  • 👍 Great for starting running
  • 👍 Provides quality learning material
  • 👍 Good method of tracking activity

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Rip off, paywall after 1 week
  • 💰 Subscription required to advance
  • 💰 Not worth the money
  • 💰 Forced to purchase
  • 💰 App locks out after 1 week
  • 💰 Waste of time and money
  • 💰 Uninteresting after 3 runs
  • 💰 App doesn't work after 1st week
  • 💰 Glitching and not working properly
  • 💰 Watch app keeps crashing
  • 💰 Doesn't work and function
  • 💰 Need a response from the company
  • 💰 Paid to continue and won't let me
  • 💰 Must pay to advance
  • 💰 Not a watch app
  • 💰 Terrible, have to pay
Peak Pace Marathon#3

Peak Pace Marathon by Martino Moore

Race-Specific Marathon Plans
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app creates personalized marathon training plans based on your specific race, including its terrain, weather, and start time. It adapts to your fitness level and experience, offering features like heart rate zone training and calendar synchronization.

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FAQ about 5K Marathons

What are the best 5k marathons apps for iPhone?
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® tops our 5k marathons apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 5k marathons apps we rank are free to download, including Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® and 5k Run- Couch Potato to 5K.
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ 5k marathons apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.