5K Runner: Couch potato to 5K

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About this app

5K Run Training for beginners: go from sitting on your couch to running 5K, losing weight and getting in great shape.

5K Runner is a guided training program that will get you in shape in only 8 weeks. Its a Walk / Run interval training program, guided by an audio coach. Just plug-in your headphones and the coach will tell you when to walk and when to run, helping you build stamina and get to 5K in 8 weeks. 5K Runner® is the most effective 5K run training app, and is highly recommended by health & fitness experts.

FEATURES
- 30 minutes, 3 times a week, 8 weeks
- The easiest way to run 5K
- Alternating walk / run intervals
- Outdoors or treadmill
- Burn calories and lose weight
- Audio coach tells you when to walk / run
- Listen to your music and the run training coach will blend in
- Compatible with all music apps
- Earn achievements & badges
- Great way to boost your cardio and get you ready for your first 5k race!
- The best & most effective 5K training app

- 5K Runner community -
https://www.facebook.com/fitness22.apps
Couch potato to 5K Runner ®. Get in shape in 8 weeks, with run - walk intervals
Updated on
Aug 27, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Personal info, Health and fitness and 3 others
  • This app may collect these data types
    Health and fitness
  • Data isn’t encrypted

Ratings and reviews

35.9K reviews
Caleb Brooks
July 9, 2026
definitely worth paying the one time payment if you are out of shape and need something consistent and simple to get you going. it's not complicated or overwhelming but very effective. I've seen people online saying that this kind of training plan is not efficient and that you should be doing all these other workouts and exercises. but that's all overwhelming for a beginner and this just works to get you to that 5k. it's a little dated but in kind of a nostalgic charming way. old but works!
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John James
August 23, 2024
As a lapsed distance runner of 6 years I was looking for something simple and straightforward to encourage me back on the road. I took a punt on this app, and I'm delighted I did. Very easy to use, not intrusive, and can be used with music if desired. Well organised training which builds nicely. 3 runs a week was perfect. I followed it fully and did not do any extra and achieved 5k easily. Give it a go you won't regret it. Onto the 10k app now.
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Mary McKitrick
November 21, 2024
Great and gradual progression as time goes by! Really a must for my arthritis. Update: 11-21-24 The app is still working well. I use it to train after periods of bad weather and not being able to run outside as much. I love that I can listen to my own music in the background. The prompt "hey there! Awesome runner, have a great run today", is pretty cheesy in my opinion. Lol. That being said, I have no complaints.
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