# 5K Run - Couch to 5K Training

> Run a 5K in 8 weeks! Beginner walk-to-run training with audio running coach.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vandersw.fivekrun](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vandersw.fivekrun)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vandersw.fivekrun`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vandersoft
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 813,820
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (3,414 ratings)
- **Version:** 50.0.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2015-09-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vandersw.fivekrun)
- **Website:** [https://vandersoft.co/couch-to-5k-app/](https://vandersoft.co/couch-to-5k-app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://vandersoft.co/privacy-policy/](http://vandersoft.co/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The 5K Run - Couch to 5K Walk/Jog extension is the perfect training companion for beginners aiming to run their first 5K race. Using interval training, the app gradually increases your stamina and endurance over an 8-week period starting with walk and jog intervals. The app provides real-time audio coaching and allows you to listen to your favorite music while running, making workouts engaging and motivating.

Enjoy features like interval timers, pause and skip controls, and a running plan overview. Whether you’re running outside or on a treadmill, the app directs your workouts with clear instructions delivered through your headphones or speakers. This user-friendly extension is designed to effectively guide you from couch to 5K, helping boost your cardio fitness and reach your running goals safely and enjoyably.

## Rankings

- #77,040 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.health.READ_ACTIVE_CALORIES_BURNED`
- `android.permission.health.READ_DISTANCE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_HEART_RATE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_STEPS`
- `android.permission.health.WRITE_ACTIVE_CALORIES_BURNED`
- `android.permission.health.WRITE_DISTANCE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.vandersw.fivekrun.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its easy, free, complete Couch to 5K program and beginner-friendly interval progression that helps them finish a first 5K. Persistent GPS/tracking bugs, distance measurement inaccuracies, and the perception that reliable tracking may require upgrading to Pro are the main recurring drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to use and navigate with a simple interface
- Free, comprehensive Couch to 5K program that guides you through the whole plan
- Effective for beginners with progressive interval increases
- Helps users complete their first 5K and stay motivated when the app works

### Cons

- GPS/tracking is buggy and unreliable, especially for free users
- Distance measurements can be inaccurate or inconsistent
- Free version may require upgrading to the Pro version to access reliable tracking

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vandersw.fivekrun)