# Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

> 42K Run Walk Training

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id514662686](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id514662686)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id514662686`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zen Labs
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,666 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.32
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2012-04-19
- **Size:** 319 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marathon-26-2-trainer-by-c25k/id514662686)
- **Website:** [https://www.zenlabsfitness.com](https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #43,643 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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