Best Half Marathon Training Free Apps

4.7😊(5.6K ratings)

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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
👍 Customizable music playback

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional syncing and tracking issues
🔋 Drains battery life
💰 Subscription model change frustrates some users
💰 Paid app now requires subscription for full access

Runna: Running Plans & Coach by Strava, Inc.

5k to Marathon Training

Strong Contender

4.8😊(34K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#15in 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
👍 Helpful audio cues during runs
👍 Detailed performance tracking
👍 Structured approach to running and strength training
👍 Responsive and supportive customer service

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional syncing issues with Apple Watch
🐛 Inaccurate pace tracking on treadmill
🔋 Expensive subscription cost
🔒 Lack of flexibility to modify workouts

Nike Run Club: Running Coach by Nike, Inc

Workout App & Distance Tracker

Worth Considering

Half Marathon Trainer: 21K Run

4.8😊(418K ratings)

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#57in 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
🤝 Supportive community and challenges

Room to Improve

🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
🤔 Confusing or unintuitive features
🔍 Inaccurate distance and pace tracking
🔧 Buggy updates and crashes
🙄 Repetitive and scripted audio

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Half marathon training 13.1 mi

12-week running program from 10K to 21KAudio coach for walk/run intervalsMusic integration with audio coach blending

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.

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Run With Hal

Coach-Led Run Plans

Adaptive training plansPlans for 5K to 50K racesDaily motivation from Hal Higdon

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.

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Run Half Marathon

18-week zero to half marathon training scheduleAlternating walk/run intervals with audio cuesGPS tracking for running routes

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.

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Strava: Run, Bike, Walk

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation

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.

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20-week half marathon training planInterval training with audio promptsMusic integration with coach prompts

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Customizable time or distance intervalsApple Watch integration with haptic cuesSpoken announcements and notifications

Effortlessly manage run-walk-run training with customizable intervals by time or distance. Get clear audio cues, haptic feedback, and live stats on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Track progress, train for races with plans, and sync workouts to Apple Health.

21K Half Marathon Run Coach

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#1 Marathon Trainer & Tracker

Customized running plansGPS distance and speed trackingStep-by-step voice guidance

This app provides a personalized training plan to help you achieve your half marathon goals. It tracks your runs, offers diet plans, and motivates you with progress tracking and social sharing features. Suitable for all fitness levels, it guides you from beginner to finisher.

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Your free running coach

Personalized training plansRun trackingStrength training

This running app offers personalized training plans to help you achieve your race day goals. It integrates strength, recovery, and relaxation exercises to prevent injuries and improve performance.

Expert Coach & Training Plan

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Hiiro: Run Your Marathon

Running Pace & Race Day Tools

Full Potential Training

Race plans that adapt to you