Runna review
Personalized running plans that adapt as you train
- Strava
- Subscription
- iPhone & iPad, Android
Does it deserve #8?
Is Runna worth it?
For most people, yes. Runna scores 8.5/10 and ranks #8 in Health & Fitness. It's best for runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach. Skip it if you run casually and a free app like Strava already covers you. Price: 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year.
The verdict
Runna builds a training plan around your race, your schedule and your current fitness, then adjusts it as you log runs. Workouts sync to an Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS or Fitbit, and plans cover everything from a first 5K to an ultramarathon. Coaches design the plans, and a 2026 partnership with Loughborough University is reviewing how they handle load and recovery. It's priced like a coach rather than an app, so casual joggers can skip it.
- Plans from 5K to ultramarathon
- Adapts to your performance
- Watch sync for Apple Watch, Garmin and COROS
- Coach-designed workouts
- Strava connection
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Aug 2026Partnership with Loughborough University to review how plans build load and recovery
- Jul 2026Runna's race database now appears in Strava's Events tab, linked to Runna plans
Privacy 7.4/10
App Store label: identifiers may be used to track you; health, location, purchases, contact info and usage may be linked to you. Google Play lists no data shared with third parties.
What we like
- Plans built around your race date and schedule
- Workouts sync to popular watches
- Plans adapt as your fitness changes
What could be better
- $119.99 a year is steep
- No free tier after the trial
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach
you run casually and a free app like Strava already covers you
Questions about Runna
Is Runna worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Runna scores 8.5/10 and ranks #8 in Health & Fitness. It's best for runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach. Skip it if you run casually and a free app like Strava already covers you. Price: 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year.
How much does Runna cost?
After a 7-day free trial, Runna costs $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year.
Is Runna part of Strava?
Yes. Strava publishes the Runna app, and Runna's race database now appears in Strava's Events tab.
What are the best alternatives to Runna?
The closest alternatives are Strava, Nike Training Club and Gentler Streak. See all of them ranked on our Runna alternatives page.
Where does Runna rank?
Runna ranks #8 of 12 in our Health & Fitness ranking, with an overall score of 8.5 out of 10.