Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

Name: Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®
Rating: 4.7 (1645 reviews)
Author: Zen Labs

By: Zen Labs

42K Run Walk Training

Features & Capabilities

Official Marathon Trainer by C25K, the only C25K app on Fitbit and Samsung watches, delivering a proven 20-week run/walk marathon plan for beginners with an audio coach and simple start. It helps beginners build confidence and endurance through run-walk intervals, with the option to train for a full 26.2 event.

Key features include health app integration, map your run, light/dark modes, treadmill support, and social communities. A free first week and Zen Unlimited Pass provide access to pro features across Zen Labs running apps.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Zen Labs

Rating:

4.70

(1,645) 1 ratings

Version:

7.0.29 Last updated: 2026-04-03

Version code:

884062730

Creation date:

2012-04-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

311.56MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 46,003 ▼ 52

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Developed by:

Zen Labs

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marathon-26-2-trainer-by-c25k/id514662686

Website:

https://www.zenlabsfitness.com

User Reviews

Users like Marathon 26.2 Trainer for its structured training, beginner-friendly pacing, and proven marathon progression, and many have used it across distances. However, the dominant complaints are the subscription-based access after prior purchases, which cedes previously paid content, plus stability issues (crashes, random stops, distance inaccuracies) and concerns about support. The trainer remains valuable when the business model allows continued access.

Pros

Offers a clear, structured training plan with running, cross-training, and rest days to keep you on track.
Beginner-friendly with pacing guidance that helps first-time runners.
Motivating progression and proven results, including readiness for marathons.
Easy to use and enjoyable; described as 'great app' and 'easy and fun.'
Supports progression across multiple distances (5K/10K to 26.2) and has been used successfully for half to full marathons.

Cons

Major issue: switch to a subscription model after a one-time purchase, removing access to content you already paid for.
Loss of access to previously purchased bundles or programs when the model changed.
Frequent stability problems: crashes, random stops, and distance tracking inaccuracies that disrupt training.
Limited functionality without subscribing (e.g., only the first weeks; push to upgrade).
Perceived poor support/responsiveness to issues.

Recent reviews

This company is highly unethical and doesn’t care about their customers. I purchased this app as part of a bundle prior to 2018 and no longer have access to it. When I emailed them about it they said they changed their business model and now require a $9.99 monthly subscription to access what I already paid for. You should have just made a new app and left this one alone. Instead, you scammed people out of their money. Steer clear of this app and anything associated with Zen Labs. What a terrible company. Edit on 2/18: In response to Zen Labs who keeps commenting the same boring, generic response on everyone’s 1 star reviews calling your company a scam, (including mine), just stop. You did steal peoples money and that’s not okay. Also, you know just as well as I do that the Apple Store does not keep receipts past 2018. I made that very clear in my direct email to you with screenshots showing that. And I showed you screenshots where it clearly says I purchased the bundled app.