Best Half Marathon Training Free Apps

186+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the half marathon training free category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 186+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Half Marathon Training Free

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😊(5.5K 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😊(31K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#11in 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😊(413K ratings)
FreeAds
#43in 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 Free 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
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
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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
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Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Suivez vos activités sportives
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
(363K)
free with in-app purchases
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Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Free

Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

GPS tracking for distance, pace, and elevationCustomizable training plans for various distancesReal-time audio feedback during runs
💪 Health & Fitness
(744K)
free with in-app purchases
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C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map
C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map
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.

Official Couch to 5K program8-week training planAudio coach and alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(170K)
free with in-app purchases
10
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
Running App and Training Plans
Free

Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

GPS activity trackingPersonalized training plansAudio-guided workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(376K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
12
The Program by Bandit Running
The Program by Bandit Running
The Program by Bandit Running
Marathon Training
Free

This app offers a free guided training experience for marathon and half marathon runners. It generates personalized training plans based on your race, goal time, and weekly mileage. Get instant answers to training questions with the integrated coach feature.

Free guided training plansMarathon and half marathon focusPersonalized plan generation
💪 Health & Fitness
(112)
free
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runableTraining
runableTraining
runableTraining
Running workout app
Free

This app offers free, online-sourced training plans for runners of all levels, from 5K to 50K. It helps you track your weekly progress based on your race date, with features like weather forecasts and pace calculations.

Free training plans (5K to 50K)Weekly progress trackingRace date-based planning
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
free
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Coopah: The Run Coaching App
Coopah: The Run Coaching App
Coopah: The Run Coaching App
5K, 10K, Half & Marathon Coach
Free

This app provides personalized running coaching with adaptive plans that adjust to your fitness and life. It offers daily direction, race readiness scores, and 24/7 expert support to help you achieve your running goals and prevent injuries.

Adaptive coaching plansRace Day Confidence Score24/7 Expert Coaching (AI & human)
💪 Health & Fitness
(90)
free with in-app purchases
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adidas Running: Run tracker
adidas Running: Run tracker
adidas Running: Run tracker
From Walk to Marathon training
Free

Track your runs and fitness activities with personalized training plans for all levels. Connect with a global community, join challenges, and monitor your progress with detailed stats and expert guidance.

Activity tracking for running, walking, cycling, and morePersonalized training plans for various distancesSyncs with Health Connect and popular devices
💪 Health & Fitness
(18K)
ad-supported
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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
17
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Trainer: 0 to 5K to 10K
Free

This app guides beginners and 5K runners from zero to 10K in 14 weeks using alternating walk/run intervals. It features a human coach voice, music integration, and GPS tracking. Achieve your running goals with this effective, ad-free program.

Walk/run interval trainingGradually increasing run segmentsHuman coach voice guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(38K)
subscription
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5K Runner: couch potato to 5K
5K Runner: couch potato to 5K
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.

8-week structured training planAlternating walk/run intervalsHuman coach voice guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(117K)
subscription
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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
20
21K Half Marathon Run Coach
21K Half Marathon Run Coach
21K Half Marathon Run Coach
#1 Marathon Trainer & Tracker
Free

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.

Customized running plansGPS distance and speed trackingStep-by-step voice guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
free with in-app purchases