C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map
Zen Labs Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Zen Labs. Rated 4.8/5 from 171,119 ratings. Requires iOS 14.0.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 171K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 329 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 26
- 2026 · v5.3.36
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About C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map
■ The OFFICIAL C25K® (Couch to 5K) program with millions of success stories! ■ Official partners and featured on FITBIT and SAMSUNG smart watches! ■ Featured on The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Men's Fitness, Forbes, Mashable, Glamour Magazine, Popsugar Fitness, CBS News, NBC News, Macworld, Cosmopolitan, The Verge, Lifehacker, WebMD and many more! "C25K is easy to use, as you would hope for a beginner app." - New York Times "Daily programs that alternate between short bursts of walking and running until you're ready to go the distance." - Forbes "One of the highest-rated health and fitness apps... A modest, realistic workout schedule." - Men's Fitness Our community is our priority. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? See why our community has made us the #1 5K training app. [email protected] ≈ Real-Life Inspirational Transformations ≈ ◎ Over 185,000 Likes and 1500 Success Photos at facebook.com/c25kfree ◎ Our community inspires one another (and inspires us!) everyday. Hear their amazing stories. "In this last year I have lost 97 lbs, gotten off insulin and 9 other medications, completed the C25K running app and started the 10k app. Life is a blessing." - Diana “I went from a size 16 to a size 7. I tell anyone I can about the app. because it was nothing short of a life changer.” - Amber "I'm now down 50 pounds from when I began C25K in August. I've gone through the program 3 times increasing my speed by a half MPH each time." - Claire C25K® is the easiest program to get beginners from couch potatoes to 5K distance runners in 8 weeks. The proven C25K program was designed for inexperienced runners who are just beginning. The plan's structure prevents new runners from giving up and challenges them to continue moving forward. C25K works because it starts with a mix of running and walking, gradually building up strength and stamina. ≈ Less is More ≈ ◎ First week free! Easy to learn. Just press start! ◎ Ideal for first-time runners ◎ 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week, 8 weeks total. Millions have finished their first 5K. You will too! ≈ Features ≈ ◉ Convenient audio coach and alerts ◉ Map your run at the end of your workout! ◉ Light and dark modes ◉ Health app integration ◉ Free iPad integration for indoor treadmills ◉ Integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ◉ Access to our forums with thousands of veterans and newcomers starting the app. Join the community and meet other runners! ≈ NEW Zen Unlimited Pass - Try it for free! ≈ ◉ Award winning music curated from top DJ's! ◉ Scientifically proven to increase motivation by 35% ◉ Unlimited access to all pro features across ALL Zen Labs Fitness apps ◉ Unlock calories, distance, Apple watch integration, and more ◉ One subscription unlocks all our apps! ≈ Connect ≈ Facebook: @C25Kfree Twitter: @C25Kfree Instagram: @officialc25k Hashtag: #C25K Zen Labs is a proud supporter of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. breastcancerdeadline2020.org Subscription pricing and terms: The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/ Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it or by Zen Labs LLC are for educational purposes only. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. C25K® is a registered trademark of Zen Labs LLC
Ratings & reviews
4.8
171K ratings
What’s new
Version 5.3.36 · Updated August 26, 2026
◎ New Apple Watch App ◎ Minor bug fixes and optimization Our community is our number one priority. We answer each and every email. Most of our updates have been suggestions from our community. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? See why our community has made us the #1 5K training app. [email protected]
App privacy
The developer, Zen Labs, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location, Precise Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Other Usage Data, Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Health & Fitness: Fitness
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map | 4.8 / 5 (171,119 ratings) | Free | August 26, 2026 |
| 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K | 4.9 / 5 (118,656) | Free | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K) | 5.0 / 5 (1,278) | Free | Aug 28, 2026 |
| 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run | 4.9 / 5 (38,754) | Free | Aug 26, 2026 |
| iRun. Couch to Runner : Run 5k | 4.8 / 5 (5,017) | Free | Sep 25, 2026 |
| None to Run: Beginner, 5K, 10K | 4.8 / 5 (5,130) | Free | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Runna: Running Plans & Coach | 4.8 / 5 (34,351) | Free | Sep 23, 2026 |