Best Marathon Tracking Apps

235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the marathon tracking category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 235+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Marathon Tracking Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RTRT.meRTRT.meFree4.8★ (1.4K)NoNoSep 2026
2RaceJoyRaceJoyFree3.9★ (1.6K)NoYesSep 2026
3adidas Running: Run trackeradidas Running: Run trackerFree4.8★ (108K)YesNoSep 2026
4San Francisco Marathon TrackerSan Francisco Marathon TrackerFree4.9★ (300)NoNoSep 2026
5STG MarathonSTG MarathonFreeNoNoJul 2026
6Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (373K)YesYesSep 2026
7Lincoln Marathon 2026Lincoln Marathon 2026Free4.4★ (23)YesNoJul 2026
8Marathon Runner: M,HM,10K,5KMarathon Runner: M,HM,10K,5KFree3.4★ (48)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Marathon Tracking

RTRT.me#1

RTRT.me by Dilltree Inc

Real-Time Race Tracking
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
4.8(1.4K ratings)
Free
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Follow live race progress with real-time updates on participant times, paces, and locations. Access interactive course maps, receive push notifications for key milestones, and view live leaderboards. This app enhances the experience for both participants and spectators at tracked events.

RaceJoy#2

RaceJoy by TriPerta LLC

Real-time Tracking
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
3.9😐(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your race day experience with real-time GPS tracking, progress alerts, and motivational cheers for participants and spectators. Offers live tracking for events and training, with features like progress updates and photo sharing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for tracking runners and spectators
  • 🚀 Accurate mile updates and estimated finish times
  • 💡 Ability to send audible cheers to runners
  • 🤝 Helpful for virtual and in-person races

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable tracking
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🤔 Unintuitive and confusing interface
  • 🙅‍♀️ Requires runners to have the app and phone
adidas Running: Run tracker#3

adidas Running: Run tracker by adidas

From Walk to Marathon training
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(108K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful voice feedback
  • 👍 Motivating and inspiring
  • 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • 👍 Detailed data and statistics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 GPS and distance tracking issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 🐛 Unreliable app stability and crashes

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FAQ about Marathon Tracking

What are the best marathon tracking apps for iPhone?
RTRT.me tops our marathon tracking apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top marathon tracking apps we rank are free to download, including RTRT.me and RaceJoy.
RTRT.me has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 235+ marathon tracking apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RTRT.me provides real-time race tracking and other services for world-class events. It allows participants and spectators to follow the progress of races with live updates on times, paces, and locations.
Key features include real-time participant times, paces, and places, an interactive course map with live tracking, the ability to track multiple participants, push notifications for progress, event information, live leaderboards, and social sharing.

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