Glanceable
Today’s workout and week context, without digging through menus.
On the App Store
Open it. Know what to run.
Your race plan, from real training. iPhone or Watch. No chat.
Adaptive marathon and half marathon plans on iPhone and Apple Watch
Autonomous
Set a goal once. The plan adapts from real training data — no chat threads.
iPhone or Watch
iPhone GPS runs with Live Activity, or Watch Scheduled via WorkoutKit.
Today at a glance
Today’s workout, on iPhone.
Distance, guidance, and your week in one calm view — start on iPhone GPS or from your Watch when paired.
Outdoor iPhone GPS
Track your run on this iPhone.
Start outdoor runs with GPS, map, and Live Activity metrics — no Watch required to record.
After the run
Route, pace, and plan credit.
See distance, time, and average pace on a map. Linked runs update today’s plan. Optional Pro pace-zone estimates — not HR or medical.
iPhone or Watch
Train where you are.
Outdoor GPS runs on iPhone with Live Activity on Lock Screen, or WorkoutKit sessions under Workout → Scheduled on Apple Watch. Health stays in the loop either way.
Adaptive coaching
Plans that keep up with real life.
Optional AI reviews adjust from your runs, sleep, and load signals. Prefer offline? Keep a full local plan with zero server traffic.
Share
Progress worth posting.
Export race countdown, week in review, or your latest workout as Stories-ready cards — photo square or 10s video 9:16.
How it works
From goal to race day
Four simple steps. No coaching chat required.
- 1
Set your goal
Race, target time, and training level — about two minutes.
- 2
Connect Health
Workouts, sleep, heart rate, and load personalize your plan.
- 3
Train where you are
Start outdoor runs on iPhone GPS (Live Activity on Lock Screen), or open plan sessions on Watch → Workout → Scheduled.
- 4
Adapt
Free: weekly plan reviews when you open the app. Pro: daily coaching, recovery tweaks, and background refresh.
Free core · optional Pro
Built for the race. Ready for more.
Download free and train a full block. Upgrade to Pro in the app when you want daily coaching on top of the weekly loop — same paywall path as Settings → Subscription.
Free core · no subscription required
A complete race system on iPhone and Watch
Goal to race day in one loop: outdoor iPhone GPS runs, Health-aware plans, Watch Scheduled, and weekly AI reviews — built for runners who want coaching without the chat.1 See footnote 1
- Race-specific adaptive plan from day one
- Outdoor iPhone GPS runs + Live Activity (no Watch required)
- Apple Health sync for real recovery signals
- Workouts in Apple Watch → Scheduled
- Weekly AI plan review when the app is open
- Share cards for race countdown and weeks
Optional upgrade · available now
Marathon Coach Pro
You already train with the free coach. Pro is for when recovery and daily load should move the plan — not just once a week. Subscribe in the app; cancel anytime through Apple.2 See footnote 2
- Daily AI plan review (week-to-date), not only weekly
- Recovery-aware adjustments after rough days
- Post–key-workout plan tweaks when it counts
- Background plan refresh while Pro is active
- Post-run pace zone estimates (plan-anchored — not HR or medical)
Set your goal. Own the miles.
Adaptive plans from Apple Health. Outdoor runs on iPhone GPS or Watch Scheduled. Free core for the race — Pro when you want daily coaching. Download on the App Store.
Download on theApp StoreFAQ
Questions, answered
How do I get the app?
Download Marathon Coach from the App Store on iPhone (iOS 17+). A Watch is optional. Outdoor runs work on iPhone GPS. Scheduled Watch workouts need a paired Apple Watch (watchOS 10+).
What makes Marathon Coach different?
It is autonomous and works on iPhone GPS or Apple Watch Scheduled. You set a race goal once; the app builds and adapts your plan from Apple Health — no chat coach, no spreadsheet.
Do I need to chat with an AI coach?
No. Marathon Coach is autonomous — you set your goal once and the app adapts your plan from your training data. There is no chat interface.
Does it work with Apple Watch?
Yes. Plans sync to the native Apple Watch Workout app via WorkoutKit. Workouts appear under Scheduled on watchOS 10+. Re-send weekly to refresh the 7-day horizon. You can also start outdoor runs on iPhone GPS without a Watch.
What is Marathon Coach Pro?
Pro is an optional auto-renewable App Store subscription (available since version 1.1). Free includes your race plan, outdoor iPhone GPS runs with Live Activity, Health sync, Watch Scheduled workouts, weekly AI review when you open the app, and share cards. Pro adds daily AI reviews, recovery and post–key-workout adjustments, background plan refresh when entitled, and post-run pace zone estimates (not HR or medical zones). Subscribe or restore in the app (Settings → Subscription or the Home Pro card). No separate account is required — Apple handles payment and shows pricing for your region.
What stays free?
Onboarding, local or AI initial plan, outdoor iPhone GPS runs with Live Activity, Apple Health, Watch export, weekly AI plan review (app open, free cadence), and share cards. You never need Pro to run a full training block.
How do I subscribe or cancel Pro?
In the app: Settings → Subscription → Marathon Coach Pro, or the Home Pro card. That opens the multi-step paywall (benefits, then pricing). Purchase and Restore use your Apple ID. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID → Subscriptions — we never take a separate payment method.
What data does the app use?
With your permission, we read workouts, heart rate, sleep, and related metrics from Apple Health. AI coaching sends summarized metrics only — never raw GPS tracks.
Does it work on iPad?
Marathon Coach is designed for iPhone. It is not optimized for iPad in the current release.
What if I reinstall the app?
Enable iCloud backup in Settings to restore your training plan and goal after reinstalling. Health workouts remain in HealthKit on your device.
Is this medical advice?
No. Marathon Coach provides training guidance only. Consult a physician before starting or changing any exercise program.