Best Marathon Training Apps

4.8😊(35K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app offers personalized running training plans for all levels, from beginner 5k to marathon and ultra-marathon distances. It includes strength training, nutrition advice, and community support, with seamless integration for tracking your runs.

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

Strong Contender

4.8😊(420K ratings)

FreeAds

#59in 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

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® by Zen Labs

42K Run Walk Training

Worth Considering

Track & share with friends

4.7😐(1.7K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Great progression & motivation
👍 Easy and fun to use
👍 Helpful for first-time marathoners
👍 Keeps user accountable and motivated

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes, freezes, and malfunctions
💰 Subscription model changes after initial purchase
💰 Requires additional purchases for full functionality
🔋 Drains battery when screen is locked
👎 Run/walk intervals not suitable for all users

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

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21K Run Walk Training by C25K®

14-week run-walk training programAudio coach and alertsRun mapping

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.

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Runtake

by Christopher Knific

Marathon Training: 42K Runner

Marathon trainer: run 26.2 mi

18-week marathon training programAudio coach for walk/run intervalsMusic integration with other apps

This app provides a structured 18-week training program to help users prepare for their first marathon. It offers audio coaching for walk/run intervals, music integration, and motivational features like badges and progress sharing. The program gradually increases running distance from 21K to 42K.

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Activity tracking for running, walking, cycling, and morePersonalized training plans for various distancesSyncs with Health Connect and popular devices

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