Best Boston Half Marathon Apps

172+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best boston half marathon apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 172+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Boston Half Marathon

B.A.A. Racing App#1

B.A.A. Racing App by Dilltree Inc

Boston Athletic Association
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
4.9😊(1.3K ratings)
Free
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Track Boston Marathon and other B.A.A. races in real-time. View leaderboards, access course maps, and find essential race information.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Provides real-time updates and tracking
  • 💡 Comprehensive features for runners and spectators
  • 🔍 Detailed course information and maps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or lags in tracking
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🗺️ Route map feature not always reliable
Brooklyn Experience Half#2

Brooklyn Experience Half by Dilltree Inc

NYCRUNS BK Exp Half Tracking
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.8😊(230 ratings)
Free
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Follow the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon with real-time runner tracking, live leaderboards, and an interactive course map. Stay updated with push notifications and share your progress on social media.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 📍 Accurate real-time location tracking
  • 🔔 Timely notifications and updates
  • 🌍 Enables remote participation from anywhere

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes during races
  • 🐛 Tracking stops updating mid-race
  • 🐛 Inaccurate location data stuck in one spot
Runna: Running Plans & Coach#3

Runna: Running Plans & Coach by Strava Inc.

5k to Marathon Training
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(31K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in Health & Fitness
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This app provides tailored running training plans designed by world-class coaches for all levels, from beginners to marathoners. It offers personalized programs, run tracking, strength training, and a supportive community.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent training plans
  • 👍 Personalized and customizable
  • 👍 Variety of workouts
  • 👍 Seamless integration with fitness trackers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional syncing issues with Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Inaccurate pace tracking on treadmill
  • 🔋 Expensive subscription cost

More Boston Half Marathon apps to explore

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Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer
21K Run Walk Training by C25K®
Free

This app guides beginners through a 14-week program to train for a half marathon using a run-walk method. It offers audio coaching, progress tracking, and community support to help users complete their first 13.1-mile race.

14-week run-walk training programAudio coach and alertsRun mapping
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Free

Follow runners in real time with live tracking, course maps, and split estimates. Stay updated on event information and send digital cheers to participants. Share your results and selfies with friends and family.

Real-time athlete trackingLive course mapsMultiple athlete tracking
⚽ Sports
(311)
free
6
Grandma's Marathon
Grandma's Marathon
Grandma's Marathon
by Grandma's Marathon - Duluth Inc.
Free

Follow your favorite runners in the Marathon and Half Marathon. Access event details, race information, course maps, and important updates for a premier running event.

Runner trackingEvent detailsRace information
⚽ Sports
(5)
ad-supported
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Half Marathon Trainer: 21K Run
Half Marathon Trainer: 21K Run
Half Marathon Trainer: 21K Run
Half marathon training 13.1 mi
Free

This app provides a structured 12-week training program designed to help users progress from a 10K fitness level to completing a half marathon (21K). It features an audio coach for guidance, motivational elements, and progress tracking with achievements.

12-week running program from 10K to 21KAudio coach for walk/run intervalsMusic integration with audio coach blending
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®
42K Run Walk Training
Free

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 programAudio coach and alertsMap your run
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chevron Houston Marathon
Chevron Houston Marathon
Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston Marathon Tracking
Free

Follow runners in real-time during major Houston races. Get live updates on times, paces, and places, with interactive course maps and notifications for participant progress. Share updates and view leaderboards and official results.

Real-time participant trackingInteractive course mapsLive leaderboards
⚽ Sports
(510)
free
11
Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town Marathon
Official Race App
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
12
New York Road Runners
New York Road Runners
New York Road Runners
Official TCS NYC Marathon app
Free

Stay connected to the action of running events, from local races to major marathons. Track runners in real-time, receive important race updates, and cheer on participants from anywhere. Access interactive features like leaderboards and course maps.

Live runner trackingRace schedules and alertsCheer from anywhere
⚽ Sports
(382)
free
13
Indy Monumental
Indy Monumental
Indy Monumental
Indy Monumental Tracking
Free

Follow participants in real-time during the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K. Access interactive course maps, race schedules, and essential resources for both runners and spectators.

Real-time participant trackingInteractive course mapsRace weekend schedules
⚽ Sports
(44)
free
14
Blue Ridge Marathon
Blue Ridge Marathon
Blue Ridge Marathon
by Roanoke Outside
Free

This app provides all essential information for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, including event details, updates, and course maps. During race weekend, it offers live participant tracking, allowing spectators to follow runners.

Event informationTimely updatesCourse maps
⚽ Sports
(62)
ad-supported
15
Shamrock Marathon Weekend
Shamrock Marathon Weekend
Shamrock Marathon Weekend
J&A Racing
Free

Enhance your race weekend experience with real-time participant tracking, interactive course maps, and live leaderboards. Stay informed with push notifications and event information, and easily share your progress.

Real-time participant trackingInteractive course mapLive leaderboards
⚽ Sports
(29)
free
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Half Marathon- 21K Run App
Half Marathon- 21K Run App
Half Marathon- 21K Run App
Couch to half marathon- 21K
Free

Train for your first 21K run with a comprehensive 12-week program. This app offers audio coaching, interval planning, and motivational tips to build strength and endurance. Track your progress, earn badges, and share achievements with friends.

12-week running programAudio coach guidanceRun/walk strategy
💪 Health & Fitness
(254)
free with in-app purchases
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Runner's World
Runner's World
Runner's World
by Hearst Communications, Inc.
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for runners of all levels, offering inspiration and advice to improve performance and enjoyment. It allows users to access magazine content, share articles, and manage subscriptions.

Running inspiration and adviceContent for all runner levelsMagazine issue access
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Run Half Marathon
Run Half Marathon
Run Half Marathon
5K, 10K & Marathon Runner Plan
Free

This app provides a structured 18-week training plan to help beginners run a half marathon. It guides users through alternating walking and running intervals, tracks progress with GPS, and offers motivational features. Users can log and share their runs, and receive audio cues for when to run or walk.

18-week zero to half marathon training scheduleAlternating walk/run intervals with audio cuesGPS tracking for running routes
💪 Health & Fitness
(117)
free with in-app purchases
19
Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock Marathon
Arkansas' Race For Every Pace
Free

Access all event details for the Little Rock Marathon and its associated races. Live track participants during race weekend and stay updated on event schedules and information.

Event informationLive participant trackingRace schedules
⚽ Sports
(121)
ad-supported
20
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Free

Follow runners live during the Detroit Free Press Marathon Race Weekend. Access up-to-date information on the course, the Health & Fitness Expo, and event details.

Live participant trackingRace course informationHealth & Fitness Expo details
⚽ Sports
(195)
free