Road to 5K
Support
Updated September 22, 2026
Start where you are
Road to 5K builds a run/walk plan around how long you can comfortably run today. An iPhone with iOS 18 or later and a paired Apple Watch with watchOS 11 or later are required. Install the app on both devices, complete the short setup on iPhone, and allow the Health permissions you want to use.
Your next run
Open the app on iPhone to sync your next plan to Apple Watch. Start on either device. The Watch runs the workout and gives segment cues; the iPhone can show your live session. Wear the Watch snugly for better heart-rate readings. If a session or plan does not appear, open the app on both devices and check that they are connected.
Progress and recovery
Completed running segments help update your next workout. You can optionally tell the app how hard it felt, or skip that question. Recovery suggestions and heart-rate estimates are general fitness guidance, not medical advice or a guarantee of safety. Always stop if you feel unwell. After reaching 5K, coaching helps you maintain a comfortable running routine. Additional goals are not available yet.
Five free workouts, then monthly coaching
Your first five completed coached workouts are free, with no subscription required. A monthly subscription is required to start more coached workouts. The purchase screen shows your local price before you confirm. The subscription includes adaptive workouts, Watch guidance, recovery suggestions, and maintenance coaching. Your past results remain available without a subscription.
Manage, cancel, or restore
The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation and for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscriptions, or use Manage subscription in the app’s settings. To recover an active subscription, use Restore purchases while signed in to the same Apple Account, then open the app on your Watch to refresh access. Deleting the app does not cancel billing.
Need help?
Email [email protected] with your iPhone and Apple Watch models, software versions, and a description of what happened. Please avoid including sensitive health information. We cannot access your workout history or recover app data from our servers because we do not receive it.