Runner's World UK

Runner's World is on hand to give you expert advice, information and tips.

Hearst Magazines UK · uk.co.hearst.runnersworld

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v6.20 17.9 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v6.20 (1785756864)
Updated: Aug 29, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 17.9 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Health & Fitness (app)
Listed since: Apr 18, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 16
Website: hearst.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Runner's World UK is an app by Hearst Magazines UK in the Health & Fitness category, listed since at least April 2022. 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 6.11, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 16 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 6.19, it adds 2 new permissions: “Bluetooth” and “Detect screen capture”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v6.20

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Whatever your running goals, Runner's World is on hand to give you the expert advice, information and tips to achieve them. Whether you're a complete beginner, a seasoned pro or somewhere in between, the UK's number one running magazine brand will help motivate you every step of the way.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v6.11. Since v6.15 it requires Android 8.0+.

v6.20 LATEST Aug 29, 2026 17.9 MB TRUSTED v6.19 Feb 14, 2025 14.9 MB TRUSTED v6.15 Jun 6, 2024 13.8 MB TRUSTED v6.11 Apr 28, 2023 12.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 29, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Hearst Magazine UK” 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 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 29, 2026
Signed byCN=James Naylor, OU=Media & Publishing Systems, O=Hearst Magazine UK, L=London, ST=London, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)35:EE:B2:2E:44:05:01:8F:2F:CA:3C:36:52:BD:6F:53:33:3E:2D:21
File MD56ff8cbb1c96bbb6f7ab151788af1aae5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

Runner's World UK requests 16 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Detect screen capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
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) uk.co.hearst.runnersworld.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Runner's World UK APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Runner's World UK for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 6.11 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 6.11 · 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 Runner's World UK free?

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

Is the Runner's World UK 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 6ff8cbb1c96bbb6f7ab151788af1aae5.