# Nike Run Club - Running Coach > Running for Beginners to Regulars: Guided Runs for 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & More Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nike.plusgps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nike.plusgps) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.nike.plusgps` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Nike, Inc. - **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS - **Downloads:** 57,310,822 - **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (1,112,613 ratings) - **Version:** 4.80.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-17 - **First published:** 2012-06-21 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 85 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-22 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nike.plusgps) - **Website:** [https://www.nike.com/nrc-app](https://www.nike.com/nrc-app) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nike.com/help/a/privacy-global](https://www.nike.com/help/a/privacy-global) ## Description Nike Run Club (NRC) is a comprehensive running app designed to support runners at every stage — from beginners aiming for their first 5k to seasoned marathoners. The app features GPS run tracking, heart rate monitoring, and mileage tracking for your shoes to keep your running routine optimized. NRC provides personalized training plans, including half marathon and marathon schedules, as well as diverse guided runs with coaching by elite athletes such as Eliud Kipchoge. Beyond tracking and training, NRC fosters motivation with in-run audio cheers, community challenges, and the ability to create or join running groups worldwide. A fitness feed offers health and wellness tips, nutrition guidance, and recovery advice to enhance overall performance. Compatible with Google Fit, Wear OS watches, and Garmin devices, Nike Run Club empowers you to reach your fitness goals with expert coaching and community support. ## Rankings - #2,682 — Overall - #92 — Android wear (Free) - #158 — Health and fitness (Free) - #24 — health ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_HEALTH` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_PROFILE` - `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_ACTIVE_CALORIES_BURNED` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_DISTANCE` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_EXERCISE` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_HEART_RATE` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_SPEED` - `android.permission.health.WRITE_STEPS` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.nike.ntc.BROADCAST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `com.nike.plusgps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Nike Run Club is praised for being free, easy to use, and offering strong guided runs and training plans. However, many reviews repeatedly report reliability problems such as crashes, data loss, and incorrect pace calculations, plus occasional map and pausing glitches. While the app remains valuable for training and long-term use, these stability and accuracy issues significantly affect user experience. ### Pros - Free and feature-rich, offering essential running tracking without a paywall. - Guided runs and structured training plans are a strong motivator for many users. - Simple, intuitive UI with a clean design that’s easy to use. - Long-term usefulness: many runners have used it for years and find it dependable overall. ### Cons - Frequent stability issues: crashes, freezes, and runs not saving, with some users unable to open the app. - Inaccurate pace/average pace calculations across updates. - Data integrity problems: lost history, repeated data disappearance, and needing reinstalls. - Occasional map and interaction glitches: difficulty with pausing, unclear maps, and changes to audio feedback. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Runna: Running Plans & Coach](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.runbuddy.prod) — 3,680,766 users, 4.56 / 5 - [Start 2 Run](https://chrome-stats.com/d/be.energylab.start2run) — 491,862 users, 4.38 / 5 - [Campus Coach Running & Trail](https://chrome-stats.com/d/campus.coach.mobileApp) — 213,336 users, 5.00 / 5 - [FitRunner - Running Coach](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.fitrunner) — 241,604 users, 4.05 / 5 - [RunMotion Coach - Running](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.runmotion.android) — 689,220 users, 4.19 / 5 - [Running Coach - ProRun](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.prorun.prorun) — 7,806 users - [Start Running: Treadmill Coach](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.startrunning) — 34,777 users, 4.17 / 5 - [Runnify: Running Plans App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/club.runnify.runningtrainingplansrunmaptracker) — 16,929 users - [RunScene](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.myrunclub.app) — 342 users - [5K, Triathlon, Marathon Plans](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mymottiv.mottivapp) — 27,960 users, 3.92 / 5 - [WeRun - Run Groups & AI Coach](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.we.run.werun.WeRun) — 12,054 users, 4.20 / 5 - [The Run Experience](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.running.android) — 237,425 users, 4.37 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nike.plusgps)