Best Mini Marathon Apps & Games

217+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the mini marathon category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 217+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Mini Marathon Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1500 Festival Mini-Marathon500 Festival Mini-MarathonFreeNoSep 2026
2Half Marathon 13.1 TrainerHalf Marathon 13.1 TrainerFree4.7★ (5.6K)YesYesSep 2026
3Marathon Training: 42K RunnerMarathon Training: 42K RunnerFree4.8★ (241)NoYesSep 2026
4Marathon Runner: M,HM,10K,5KMarathon Runner: M,HM,10K,5KFree3.4★ (48)NoYesMay 2026
5Fox Cities MarathonFox Cities MarathonFreeNoNoSep 2026
6Rimi Riga MarathonRimi Riga MarathonFreeNoNoAug 2026
7Portland MarathonPortland MarathonFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Beneva Mississauga MarathonBeneva Mississauga MarathonFreeYesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Mini Marathon

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer#2

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer by Zen Labs

21K Run Walk Training by C25K®
Strong Contender
💪 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
  • 👍 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
Marathon Training: 42K Runner#3

Marathon Training: 42K Runner by FITNESS22 LTD

Marathon trainer: run 26.2 mi
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(241 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to follow plan
  • 👍 Great for motivation
  • 👍 Effective training progression
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Motivates users to run
  • 👍 Simple and functional
  • 👍 Helped users achieve goals
  • 👍 Good for getting back into running

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Stops recording runs
  • 🐛 Runs disappear after completion
  • 🐛 Yearly charges with no explanation
  • 🐛 App won't talk to issue commands
  • 🐛 Minimal functionality
  • 🐛 No target time training
  • 🐛 Commands only in English
  • 🐛 No Apple Watch display
  • 🐛 App needs to run in foreground
  • 🐛 Poor price-performance ratio
  • 🐛 Program jumps to the end
  • 🐛 Timer gets stuck
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
  • 🐛 No walking intervals in interval runs
  • 🐛 Voice prompts confusing

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FAQ about Mini Marathon

Are there free mini marathon apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top mini marathon apps & games we rank are free to download, including 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer.
500 Festival Mini-Marathon has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 217+ mini marathon apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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