Best C25K® Free Apps

5K Runner: couch potato to 5K

Couch potato to 5K: Run 5K

Free

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.

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.

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.

7 Minute Workout by C25K®

HIIT Exercise Weight Loss

Free

This app offers a scientifically proven 7-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout designed for maximum fat burning. It requires no equipment and includes instructional videos and motivational achievements to keep users engaged. Tailored workouts are available for various fitness levels and specific needs, like runners.

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.

Run 5k - couch to 5k program

interval training + stretches

$2.99

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.

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.

5K Training: Running App

Run Coach, Tracker & Planner

Free

This app guides beginners from zero to running a 5K with an easy-to-follow 8-week plan. It offers smart scheduling, run tracking, voice prompts, and motivational reminders to help users achieve their fitness goals.

Runmore

5K Trainer Easy Running

Free

This app guides beginners through a 9-week plan to run a 5K. It offers clear audio coaching and progress tracking to help you achieve your running goals.

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.

Treadmill Trainer Workouts

Treadmill Workouts & Videos

Free

This app offers a wide variety of treadmill workout programs for all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned runners. It includes interval training, 5K, and 10K plans, with features to track progress and schedule rest days for injury prevention.

RunMate - Trainer and Tracker

Run Coach 5K 10K by C25K®

Free

This app combines running training plans with guided meditation to improve physical and mental health. It offers GPS tracking for routes, distance, and calories, along with programs for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon races. Users can unlock rewards and access curated music to stay motivated.