Looking for the best free running app for beginners? Nike Run Club (NRC) is your ultimate run tracker, planner, and tutor. Whether you're embarking on your first 5K, gearing up for a 10K, or aiming for a half marathon, NRC provides comprehensive tools to help you reach your goals. With Training Plans*, Guided Runs**, health and fitness tips, and community challenges, you'll find everything you need to progress from a beginner to a seasoned runner.
Start your journey with the support of Nike coaches who are with you every step of the way. Whether it's half marathon training, wellness runs, or setting a new personal best, NRC equips you with the knowledge and motivation to succeed. The Nike community is here to help you discover movement and run together towards your goals.
Features of Nike Run Club
RUN TRACKER FREE
- Track your cardio, running speed, GPS, elevation, heart rate, and more to monitor your progress effectively.
- Use the distance and fitness tracker to keep tabs on your running goals.
- Benefit from a mobile running coach that monitors your fitness progress.
- Sync your stats easily with Android OS supported devices.
TRAINING PLANS & GUIDED RUNS
- Utilize NRC Training Plans* to run towards your goals, whether it's a 4-Week Get Started Plan or a 12-week Marathon Training Plan*.
- Choose from casual runs, speed intervals, or marathon training with a library of Guided Runs**.
- Get motivated by audio guidance from top Nike athletes like Eliud Kipchoge with Audio Guided Runs**.
- Feel supported with in-run audio cheers from friends.
RUN CHALLENGES
- Participate in challenges from 5K to 10K and beyond, earning badges and trophies for your achievements.
- Stay motivated with NRC's encouragement to reach new monthly running milestones or set distance goals.
- Join existing NRC running challenges or create your own and invite friends to join.
- Track and celebrate your progress with your worldwide run club.
MILE COUNTER & SHOE TAGGING
- Keep track of the distance for all your running shoes with a mile counter that also reminds you when it's time for a new pair.
- Learn which shoes help you run the fastest with our pacer feature.
NIKE FITNESS FEED
- Get health and fitness guidance with wellness tips on motivation, nutrition, athlete stories, and more.
- Stay updated with the latest from Nike Running, including Guided Runs, Run Playlists, and footwear drops.
- Access holistic wellness tips to connect mind and body, unlocking the best of fitness apps.
Download Nike Run Club today and discover movement with the supportive Nike community. NRC seamlessly integrates with Google Fit to sync your workouts and record heart-rate data. Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. NRC is supported on all Wear OS watches and many other devices, including Garmin.
*Training Plans available in the US, UK, JP, CN, BR, FR, DE, ES, IT.
**Guided Runs available in select countries.
What's New in the Latest Version 4.41.0
Last updated on Oct 11, 2024
Bug fixes and enhancements.