Best 5K Trainer Free Apps

C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map

Run Training - Couch to Runner

Free

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.

5K Run - Train to 5K

Don't overpay for a 5K program

Free

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.

5K Training Plan

8 week 5K Training Plan

Free

This 8-week program guides beginner runners from inactivity to completing a 5K race. It's designed to be effective for most users, helping them achieve their running goals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ROCKET Endurance Training

Triathlon Running HYROX Plans

Free

This adaptive training app creates personalized, multi-discipline plans for athletes balancing various sports like triathlon, HYROX, and running. It automatically adjusts your schedule based on your life events and training progress, offering the intelligence of a personal coach at a fraction of the cost.

10K Trainer by C25K®

Run C210K Couch to 10K

Free

This app guides beginners from sedentary to running a 10K in 14 weeks with a structured walk/run program. It features an audio coach, progress tracking, and community support. Ideal for those new to running or graduating from a 5K program.