Best Upward Running Apps & Games

188+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our upward running list covers 188+ iPhone apps and games updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Upward Running

Upward Run Club#1

Upward Run Club by Upward Unlimited

Run Club
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
3.9(7 ratings)
Free
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This app offers expert training plans and personalized coaching for runners of all levels. Connect with a faith-driven community for motivation and accountability, and access inspiring content and weekly devotionals to support your physical and spiritual journey.

Nike Run Club: Running Coach#2

Nike Run Club: Running Coach by Nike, Inc

Workout App & Distance Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(413K ratings)
FreeAds
#38in 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
Running Man - Speed Survivor#3

Running Man - Speed Survivor by 强 李

You will give it up!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5(26 ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience a fast-paced parkour game with dynamic music. Tap to roll through tight spaces and jump over obstacles, mastering double jumps for taller challenges. Share your high scores with friends and aim for the best performance.

More Upward Running apps to explore

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RunMotion - Running Coach
RunMotion - Running Coach
RunMotion - Running Coach
Adaptive Training Plan & Tips
Free

Get a personalized, adaptive training plan to achieve your running goals, whether you're a beginner or advanced. This app acts as your pocket running coach, offering varied sessions, motivation, and tips for any distance or surface. It syncs with GPS watches and other apps to track your progress.

Adaptive training plansPersonalized to ability and scheduleTrain for any distance (5k to ultras)
💪 Health & Fitness
(71)
freemium
5
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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Couch to 5K® - Run training
Couch to 5K® - Run training
Couch to 5K® - Run training
by Active Network, LLC
$4.99

This app guides new runners from a sedentary lifestyle to completing a 5K race. It offers a structured nine-week training plan with virtual coaches and audio cues. Track your progress, map routes, and log workouts to achieve your running goals.

Structured 9-week training planChoice of 4 virtual coachesAudio cues for workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.7K)
free
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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
8
Running App - Run Tracker
Running App - Run Tracker
Running App - Run Tracker
Running & Mile Tracker
Free

Track your runs with GPS, monitor key stats like distance, speed, and calories burned, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Offers personalized training plans and audio feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Real-time GPS route mappingDetailed run statistics analysisPersonalized training plans
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.1K)
subscription
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Kiprun Pacer Running
Kiprun Pacer Running
Kiprun Pacer Running
Running Training Plans
Free

This app provides personalized running training plans for various race distances, from 10k to marathons and trail runs. It adapts to your progress and offers expert advice to help you achieve your goals and avoid injury.

Tailored training plansPersonalized sessionsPerformance forecasting
💪 Health & Fitness
(60)
free with in-app purchases
10
Ragdoll Runners
Ragdoll Runners
Ragdoll Runners
Physics-Based Athletics
Free

Experience a unique physics-based track and field game where precise leg control is key to victory. Master running, jumping, and hurdling through 8 distinct events. Compete against AI opponents and global records to become a champion.

Physics-based athletics gameplayIndependent leg controls8 track and field events
🎮 Games
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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Running Log Lite
Running Log Lite
Running Log Lite
Classic running log
Free

Track your running progress without GPS. Log distance, duration, effort, and run type. View trends, graphs, and receive reminders to stay motivated and accountable for your fitness goals.

Log run details (distance, duration, effort)Track run types (cross country, intervals, race)View trends and graphs
💪 Health & Fitness
(489)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Running Log
Running Log
Running Log
Classic Running Journal
$19.99

This app allows users to manually log their running activities without requiring GPS. Users can record details like distance, duration, effort, and run type, and view trends and graphs to track progress and stay motivated. It's designed to help runners of all levels improve their performance and understand their training patterns.

Manual run loggingTrack distance, duration, effortLog run types and notes
💪 Health & Fitness
(139)
free
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Jump Run: Jumping Race Runner
Jump Run: Jumping Race Runner
Jump Run: Jumping Race Runner
Fun running and racing arcade
Free

Embark on an exciting endless runner adventure to rescue captured animals from an evil witch. Simply tap the screen to jump and navigate through challenges, becoming a jumping hero.

Endless running gameplayTap to jump controlsRescue captured animals
🎮 Games
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
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Stryd
Stryd
Stryd
by Athlete Architect LLC
Free

This app provides personalized run training based on your fitness level and performance. It uses advanced sensor technology for stride-by-stride guidance, optimal pacing, and in-depth insights to help runners of all levels improve.

Personalized run training plansStride-by-stride guidanceOptimal pacing for every run
⚽ Sports
(236)
free with in-app purchases
16
Lose Weight Running
Lose Weight Running
Lose Weight Running
Weight Loss & Workout Tracker
Free

Achieve your fitness goals with a personalized running program designed by top coaches. This app offers interval workouts to maximize calorie burn and fat loss, with plans for beginners to advanced runners targeting weight loss, staying fit, or completing races like 5K, 10K, and marathons. Track your progress and stay motivated on your journey to a healthier you.

Personalized running workout plans8-week programs for weight lossInterval training for calorie burn
💪 Health & Fitness
(191)
freemium
17
INFINIROOM
INFINIROOM
INFINIROOM
Single-room infinite runner.
Free

Navigate a single, ever-shifting room in this unique runner game. Dodge traps, scale changing walls, and unlock diverse characters with special abilities. Compete globally for the best survival times.

Constantly changing room environmentWall scaling mechanicsVariety of traps and obstacles
🎮 Games
(141)
free with in-app purchases
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RUN — Running Club & Tracker
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
Couch to 5k 10k, Mile distance
Free

This app tracks running workouts with high accuracy using iPhone sensors, even without GPS. It stores your workout history, monitors shoe wear, and allows sharing results with friends. Customize your training stats and access them quickly via widgets and Apple Watch extensions.

GPS-free workout trackingWorkout history storageFootwear wear monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
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Trail Run Project
Trail Run Project
Trail Run Project
by Adventure Projects Inc.
Free

Discover and navigate thousands of miles of running trails with detailed GPS data, elevation profiles, and photos. Find featured runs near you or in searched locations, with offline access for remote adventures. Local expert insights help you plan the perfect trail run.

GPS route informationElevation profilesInteractive trail maps
⚽ Sports
(414)
free
20
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
Powered by voice navigation
Free

Explore new running routes with turn-by-turn voice navigation, discover local gems, and track your progress. This app offers audio-guided tours, custom route creation, and live tracking for friends and family.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationExplore local running routesCreate custom routes
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.4K)
freemium