Best Half Marathon Training Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ half marathon training apps and games 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 Half Marathon Training Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Half Marathon 13.1 TrainerHalf Marathon 13.1 TrainerFree4.7★ (5.6K)YesYesAug 2026
2Runna: Running Plans & CoachRunna: Running Plans & CoachFree4.9★ (33K)NoYesAug 2026
3Nike Run Club: Running CoachNike Run Club: Running CoachFree4.8★ (417K)YesNoAug 2026
4Half Marathon Trainer: 21K RunHalf Marathon Trainer: 21K RunFree4.8★ (1.7K)NoYesAug 2026
5Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (369K)YesYesAug 2026
6Run With HalRun With HalFree4.7★ (2.8K)NoYesAug 2026
7Run Half MarathonRun Half MarathonFree4.2★ (119)YesYesAug 2026
8Half Marathon Training - 21k / 13.1 MileHalf Marathon Training - 21k / 13.1 MileFree2.1★ (17)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Half Marathon Training

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer#1

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer by Zen Labs

21K Run Walk Training by C25K®
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(5.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 👍 Great for training and motivation
  • 👍 Integrates well with Apple Watch and Fitness

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional syncing and tracking issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery life
  • 💰 Subscription model change frustrates some users
Runna: Running Plans & Coach#2

Runna: Running Plans & Coach by Strava, Inc.

5k to Marathon Training
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(33K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#14in 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
Nike Run Club: Running Coach#3

Nike Run Club: Running Coach by Nike, Inc

Workout App & Distance Tracker
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(417K ratings)
FreeAds
#44in Health & Fitness
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent coaching and guided runs
  • 👍 Motivating and encouraging
  • 📊 Comprehensive tracking and analytics
  • 🎨 Customizable run colors and levels

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate distance and pace tracking

More Half Marathon Training apps to explore

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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
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Track & share with friends
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(369K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
(119)
free with in-app purchases
8
Half Marathon Training - 21k / 13.1 Mile
Half Marathon Training - 21k / 13.1 Mile
Half Marathon Training - 21k / 13.1 Mile
Train for your half marathon!
Free

This app guides users through a 20-week training program to build stamina and endurance for running a half marathon. It features interval training with audio prompts for running and walking, allowing users to track progress and sync data with Apple Health.

20-week half marathon training planInterval training with audio promptsMusic integration with coach prompts
💪 Health & Fitness
(17)
free with in-app purchases
9
Run Walk Run Timer
Run Walk Run Timer
Run Walk Run Timer
by SIvakumar Thirugnana
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
100 Mile Coach
100 Mile Coach
100 Mile Coach
AI Coach for Every Distance
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
FreshLegsMonday
FreshLegsMonday
FreshLegsMonday
Marathon time predictor
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
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
(106K)
freemium
13
Marathon Training - Road Race
Marathon Training - Road Race
Marathon Training - Road Race
Long Distance Hurdling Race
Free

Experience the thrill of long-distance running in a realistic 3D environment. Strategize your pace, jump over hurdles, and compete against other athletes to become the ultimate champion. Upgrade your runner and equipment to achieve new records and win gold medals.

Realistic 3D running environmentHurdling and jumping mechanicsStrategic pacing to avoid exhaustion
🎮 Games
(3)
free
14
Marathon Coach
Marathon Coach
Marathon Coach
Race plans that adapt to you
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
Evolv Training
Evolv Training
Evolv Training
by stegosaurus s.r.o.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Beirut Marathon
Beirut Marathon
Beirut Marathon
by BEIRUT MARATHON ASSOCIATION
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
17
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Running routes for Runkeeper
Free

Track your runs with real-time pace, distance, and calories burned. This free, lightweight app offers GPS route saving and offline mode without ads or login requirements.

Real-time pace, distance, and duration trackingGPS route saving and mappingCalorie burned estimation
⚽ Sports
(2)
free
18
HOKA Hackney Moves
HOKA Hackney Moves
HOKA Hackney Moves
by Motiv Sports UK Limited
Free

Experience a weekend of sport, entertainment, and celebration in East London, featuring the Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon, 5k, and a fitness festival. This event is a highlight of London's running calendar, set in Hackney Marshes.

Wizz Air Hackney Half MarathonHackney 5kSchools' Challenge
⚽ Sports
(0)
ad-supported
19
Racedays
Racedays
Racedays
Find and join running events
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
20
RunPacer PRO
RunPacer PRO
RunPacer PRO
by Christer Kismul
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)

FAQ about Half Marathon Training

What are the best half marathon training apps & games for iPhone?
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer tops our half marathon training apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top half marathon training apps & games we rank are free to download, including Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer and Runna: Running Plans & Coach.
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ half marathon training apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a structured 14-week training program designed to help beginners complete a half marathon (13.1 miles or 21k). It utilizes a proven run-walk ratio to make training less grueling and reduce the risk of injury.
The run-walk method involves alternating between periods of running and walking during your training sessions and the race itself. This approach helps manage fatigue, conserve energy, and build confidence for longer distances.

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