Trot: Couch to 5K Run Trainer
Beginner 5K Running Program
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
Trot is now completely free. All 13 weeks, no paywall. If it helps you reach your first 5K, you can buy us a coffee.
Trot takes complete beginners from the sofa to their first 5K — one run/walk session at a time.
Whether you've never run before or you're getting back into it, Trot builds your stamina gently over 13 weeks. No pressure. No injury. Just steady progress.
WHAT YOU GET
- 13 weeks of structured run/walk intervals
- Voice coaching — tells you exactly when to run and when to walk
- Apple Watch app — glanceable progress on your wrist
- Automatic Apple Health logging — steps, distance, calories
- Works with any music, podcast, or audiobook
HOW IT WORKS
Each session guides you through timed intervals that gradually shift from more walking to more running. By the end, you'll be running 5K without stopping.
COMPLETELY FREE
Trot is free — all 13 weeks, no subscription, no paywall. If Trot helps you hit your goal, you can optionally leave a small tip to keep the app going. That's it.
Built by BullForge Labs — an independent studio in the UK.
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Trot is now completely free.
All 13 weeks are unlocked for everyone — no paywall, no subscription.
If Trot helps you reach your first 5K and you'd like to support us, there's now an optional tip jar in Settings. Entirely your call.
Thanks for running with us.
The developer, Craig Paterson, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Health & Fitness
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Craig Paterson
- Size
- 6.3 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Buy us a dinner $4.99
- Buy us a lunch $2.99
- Buy us a coffee $0.99
- Trot Full Access $0.00
- Copyright
- © 2025 BullForge Labs