Run5K: Couch to 5K Trainer
Ferran Espuna Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Run5K: Couch to 5K Trainer is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Ferran Espuna. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated July 14, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 36 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 14
- 2026 · v1.0
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About Run5K: Couch to 5K Trainer
Run5K is the friendly couch to 5K trainer that turns complete beginners into confident 5K runners with a simple, proven run-walk plan. No experience, no gym and no account required - just press start and let the interval coach guide every step, from your very first minute of jogging to crossing the 5K finish line. If you have always wanted to start running but never knew how to begin, Run5K removes the guesswork. The original progressive eight-week plan gently alternates running and walking, building your stamina a little more each session so you never feel overwhelmed. It is the perfect beginner running plan for anyone learning to run from scratch. WHY RUNNERS LOVE RUN5K - A structured couch to 5K program that tells you exactly what to do, session by session. - Run-walk intervals with clear audio, voice and haptic cues so you can keep your phone in your pocket. - A big, glanceable workout timer that counts down every warm-up, run and walk segment. - Pause, resume and skip freely - the plan adapts to your day. - A follow-on 5K to 10K plan for when you are ready to go further. YOUR INTERVAL RUN-WALK COACH The heart of Run5K is its interval coach. Every workout is broken into easy-to-follow segments: a gentle warm-up walk, timed running intervals, recovery walks and a cool down. Spoken announcements and vibration cues tell you exactly when to run and when to walk, so you can focus on your breathing and your surroundings instead of watching the screen. It works entirely offline, so it is perfect for the park, the treadmill, the track or the trail. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE - Track every completed session and watch your weekly running time and distance grow. - A calendar streak heatmap keeps you motivated to lace up again and again. - Clear charts show how far you have come, from your first walk to your first 5K. - Personal records celebrate your longest run, your best week and your longest streak. ACHIEVEMENTS AND MOTIVATION Unlock dozens of badges as you reach milestones - your first run, your first full week, your first non-stop kilometre and many more. Gentle, optional reminders help you stay consistent, because consistency is exactly what turns a beginner into a runner. PERFECT FOR - Absolute beginners learning to run for the very first time. - Former runners getting back into shape after a long break. - Walkers who want to progress to jogging and running. - Anyone training for a first 5K fun run or a charity race. - Busy people who want a simple running plan for beginners without a subscription or a personal coach. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Run5K respects your privacy. Everything runs on your device with no account, no sign-up and no internet connection required to train. Your workout history stays on your phone. There is no route tracking on a map and no personal data is collected by us. You are always in control of your information. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Run5K is a general fitness and training app and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program, especially if you have any health concerns. Start today. Download Run5K, press start, and take the first step from the couch to your first 5K - one run-walk interval at a time. Every runner started somewhere, and Run5K is here to help you make it a habit that lasts.
App privacy
The developer, Ferran Espuna, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
Alternatives to Run5K: Couch to 5K Trainer
Looking for apps like Run5K: Couch to 5K Trainer? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K) (5.0/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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Startline - couch to 5k
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5K Run: Beginner Training plan
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Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K)
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None to Run: Beginner, 5K, 10K
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10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run5K: Couch to 5K Trainer | – | Free | July 14, 2026 | |
| Startline - couch to 5k | 1.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Oct 22, 2025 | Compare |
| 5K Run: Beginner Training plan | 4.7 / 5 (2,169) | Free | Jul 12, 2024 | Compare |
| Start Running For Beginners | 4.7 / 5 (2,097) | Free | Jul 28, 2026 | Compare |
| Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K) | 5.0 / 5 (1,321) | Free | Aug 28, 2026 | Compare |
| None to Run: Beginner, 5K, 10K | 4.8 / 5 (5,171) | Free | Oct 15, 2026 | Compare |
| 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run | 4.9 / 5 (38,817) | Free | Oct 13, 2026 | Compare |