Zombies, Run! 5k Training (Free)
Health & Fitness In-app purchases
Become a Runner in this epic 8-week training programme and audio adventure
- Rating
- 4.6
- 1.8K ratings
- Downloads
- 290K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Feb 27
- 2026
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About Zombies, Run! 5k Training (Free)
Zombies, Run! 5k Training is an 8-week training program and audio adventure for beginners that’ll improve your fitness so you can run a 5km distance.
We give you clear and detailed instructions about when to walk, jog, run and stretch, building up your confidence and stamina over 25 workouts - combined with a gripping story delivered straight to your headphones.
(If you already have running experience, check out our “Zombies, Run!” app with extra features including 200 more missions, Zombie Chase interval training, a base-building game, time and distance audio notifications, and more!)
Zombies, Run! 5k Training comes from the creators of Zombies, Run! (Six to Start & Naomi Alderman), the world’s most successful smartphone exercise game with 4 million players worldwide.
Featured by the New York Times, BBC, Time, Wired, and Runner's World!
EXPERTLY-DESIGNED 5K TRAINING PROGRAM
Devised by Julia Jones and Shauna Reid of Up and Running e-courses, this 8-week, 25 workout training program combines awesome storytelling with expert training know-how. Using this app isn’t just good for you - it’s also amazingly exciting!
GET FIT AND BECOME A HERO
You’re Runner 5, a vital member of one of the last outposts of humanity at Abel Township. During 25 workouts, you’ll be trained to help find supplies and protect the town from the ever-encroaching horde of the shambling dead, in a story written by award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. You’ll learn about the characters, and you’ll have a vital mission of your own to train for and complete. Once your training is complete, you’ll be in the perfect place to continue the story as the hero in “Zombies, Run!”
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS
Everything about Zombies, Run! 5k Training is designed for beginner runners: clear and detailed workout instructions, a gentle learning curve, and importantly, we don’t make any zombies chase you until you’re ready!
UNLOCK THE STORY
Unlock all 25 workouts for unlimited play by subscribing to the Abel Runner's Club, from just $34.99 USD/year!
YOUR OWN MIX
Choose your own custom music playlists before you start running: the story unfolds in during your tracks through a series of dynamic radio messages and voice recordings. Supports Spotify, Pandora, Google Play Music, and more!
ANDROID WEAR 2.0 SUPPORT
Check out your run stats and pause and complete runs – all without touching your phone.
STATS & PROGRESS REPORTS
View split-time graphs and stats for your running and game progress!
VIEW YOUR RUNS ONLINE WITH ZOMBIELINK
We integrate fully with our free online ZombieLink service, so you can check your running stats and view and share your maps online, all in a beautiful and easy-to-use interface! Plus you can export your runs to Runkeeper via ZombieLink.
ALREADY PLAYED ZOMBIES, RUN!?
Zombies, Run! 5k Training takes place between Mission 1 and Mission 2 of Season 1, so it’s a fantastic way to experience 24 all-new missions about how Runner 5 first trained up with Sam, Doctor Myers, and the rest of Abel Township to become a valued Runner.
BOUGHT OUR OLD 5K TRAINING APP?
You get full and unlimited access to this new 5k Training app - just make sure you have the old app installed and updated.
Follow us at @zombiesrungame and visit zombiesrungame.com
We give you clear and detailed instructions about when to walk, jog, run and stretch, building up your confidence and stamina over 25 workouts - combined with a gripping story delivered straight to your headphones.
(If you already have running experience, check out our “Zombies, Run!” app with extra features including 200 more missions, Zombie Chase interval training, a base-building game, time and distance audio notifications, and more!)
Zombies, Run! 5k Training comes from the creators of Zombies, Run! (Six to Start & Naomi Alderman), the world’s most successful smartphone exercise game with 4 million players worldwide.
Featured by the New York Times, BBC, Time, Wired, and Runner's World!
EXPERTLY-DESIGNED 5K TRAINING PROGRAM
Devised by Julia Jones and Shauna Reid of Up and Running e-courses, this 8-week, 25 workout training program combines awesome storytelling with expert training know-how. Using this app isn’t just good for you - it’s also amazingly exciting!
GET FIT AND BECOME A HERO
You’re Runner 5, a vital member of one of the last outposts of humanity at Abel Township. During 25 workouts, you’ll be trained to help find supplies and protect the town from the ever-encroaching horde of the shambling dead, in a story written by award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. You’ll learn about the characters, and you’ll have a vital mission of your own to train for and complete. Once your training is complete, you’ll be in the perfect place to continue the story as the hero in “Zombies, Run!”
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS
Everything about Zombies, Run! 5k Training is designed for beginner runners: clear and detailed workout instructions, a gentle learning curve, and importantly, we don’t make any zombies chase you until you’re ready!
UNLOCK THE STORY
Unlock all 25 workouts for unlimited play by subscribing to the Abel Runner's Club, from just $34.99 USD/year!
YOUR OWN MIX
Choose your own custom music playlists before you start running: the story unfolds in during your tracks through a series of dynamic radio messages and voice recordings. Supports Spotify, Pandora, Google Play Music, and more!
ANDROID WEAR 2.0 SUPPORT
Check out your run stats and pause and complete runs – all without touching your phone.
STATS & PROGRESS REPORTS
View split-time graphs and stats for your running and game progress!
VIEW YOUR RUNS ONLINE WITH ZOMBIELINK
We integrate fully with our free online ZombieLink service, so you can check your running stats and view and share your maps online, all in a beautiful and easy-to-use interface! Plus you can export your runs to Runkeeper via ZombieLink.
ALREADY PLAYED ZOMBIES, RUN!?
Zombies, Run! 5k Training takes place between Mission 1 and Mission 2 of Season 1, so it’s a fantastic way to experience 24 all-new missions about how Runner 5 first trained up with Sam, Doctor Myers, and the rest of Abel Township to become a valued Runner.
BOUGHT OUR OLD 5K TRAINING APP?
You get full and unlimited access to this new 5k Training app - just make sure you have the old app installed and updated.
Follow us at @zombiesrungame and visit zombiesrungame.com
What’s new
Updated February 27, 2026
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User reviews
You want to keep 🏃 for the story
I am now on my 5th week and totally hooked on the app. I have tried to start running again with other 5k training plans after an injury, but so far none has been as fun or effective as this one. The actors, the story, the progression, the support notes... I'm loving all of it. I can hardly wait to finish training an...
This app is a game changer!! I hate running because I get bored or think a out how tired I am and quit early. This app keeps me interest and excited to run and I dont think about how tired I am, so I run faster and farther than ever now. They story is great! The voice actors are wonderful! And I was having issues lo...
I love this app!! I'm on week 4 and I can't wait to get to know more about the people in the story. It not only keeps me motivated, it actually gets me excited to go for a run by now! (I did not experience any crashes or bugs regarding other comments. Everything runs smooth! 😊 )
This app makes running fun. I normally hate it. :)
After I figured out that I had to turn off my battery optimization in order to get the app to work without crashing, it's worked like a charm. It's a great app I'm really enjoying it.
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