Couch Potato to 5K Run Trainer

5K Runner ® OFFICIAL run training app. Go from 0 to running 5K in 8 weeks.

Fitness22 · com.clearskyapps.fitnessfamily.Run5K

3.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v8.3400 58.5 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.3400 (1009)
Updated: Aug 30, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 58.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Health & Fitness (app)
Listed since: Jan 15, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 20 (6 sensitive)
Website: fitness22.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Couch Potato to 5K Run Trainer is an app by Fitness22 in the Health & Fitness category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.2050, the APK grew from 42.6 MB to 58.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 7.1 to 8.0. It asks for 20 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.3300. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v8.3400

Minor updates and bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

5K Run Training for Beginners! Run 5K with our free 5K trainer for beginners! Go from sitting on your couch to running 5K! Get in shape and burn calories with the official 5K Runner ® run training program by Fitness22. Get ready to start your new healthy life! ★ Train to be a 5K Runner in just 8 Weeks, indoors, outdoors OR on a treadmill! ★ As a beginner’s 5k training program, 5K Runner® will help you go from being a couch potato a 5k runner in just 8 weeks - all you need to get in shape is 30 mins, 3 times a week. 5K Runner® is the most effective & popular 0 - 5K run training app, and is highly recommended by health & fitness experts. Our 5K trainer the perfect workout for weight loss, getting in shape, training for a 5k race and slowly building up your endurance one day at a time, by running on a treadmill or outdoors. Don’t delay, run 5k! ★ Features ★ ● Simple, easy, and gets results ● Easy way to run 5k! ● Just press start and the training begins ● Alternating walk / run intervals ● 5k running made simple! ● Track your history across our other Fitness22 apps ● Get in shape running outdoors or treadmill ● A great way to burn calories and impact fat loss and weight loss ● Human voice coach tells you when to walk / run ● Workout segments gradually increase over 8 weeks making it easy to get running even if you’re a couch potato ● Listen to your music and the run training coach will blend in ● Compatible with all music apps ● Earn achievements & badges as you advance ● Ideal for getting in shape ● Excellent for weight loss ● Nothing to learn ● Great way to boost your cardio and get you ready for your first 5k race! ● The best & most effective 5K training app ★ Praises and Press ★ - 4.2 Million people successfully did it! - A great 5K trainer for beginners! ★ Get inspired with real-life success stories of how people get in shape using 5K Runner and other Fitness22 running apps! ★ https://www.facebook.com/fitness22.apps ★ Get off your couch and get fit with our other fitness apps! ★ Did you enjoy your 5K training? Check out our other fitness and free runnings apps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=6419234961105920523 https://www.fitness22.com ★Get weight loss, cardio and workout tips for your workout and more on our blog: http://www.fitness22.com/blog ★ Do Good ★ - We are proud to be associated with several charitable organizations. Although we contribute to several causes, we have a particular soft spot for animals and are proud to contribute to aspca.org and rescuefromthehart.org. Please also consider donating. ----- CONTACT US ----- Dear customers, we are here for you! Got Questions about our 5K running app, cardio, run training, fat loss or running can burn calories? Comments? Ideas? [email protected]

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v8.2050. Since v8.3200 it requires Android 8.0+.

v8.3400 LATEST Aug 30, 2026 58.5 MB TRUSTED v8.3300 Nov 8, 2025 56.6 MB TRUSTED v8.3200 Aug 13, 2025 55.7 MB TRUSTED v8.2000 Jun 5, 2023 42.7 MB TRUSTED v8.2050 Nov 28, 2023 42.6 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 30, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Fitness22” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 30, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 30, 2026
Signed byO=Fitness22, C=IL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)1C:C1:B1:2E:D1:2E:79:64:3C:76:38:11:B4:1E:93:DB:5E:1E:F9:74
File MD5aa7f4c0dba68cd8100da7749f1731f7e
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

Couch Potato to 5K Run Trainer requests 20 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.clearskyapps.fitnessfamily.Run5K.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Couch Potato to 5K Run Trainer APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Couch Potato to 5K Run Trainer for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 8.2000 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.2000 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Couch Potato to 5K Run Trainer free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Couch Potato to 5K Run Trainer APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is aa7f4c0dba68cd8100da7749f1731f7e.