adidas Running
GPS run and workout tracker from adidas, formerly known as Runtastic
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Free plan, plus paid plans
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ASICS RunkeeperStarting price: $11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)
RunnaStarting price: $119.99 a year ($9.99 a month)
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About adidas Running
adidas Running is a GPS activity tracker for iPhone and Android, originally developed by the Austrian company Runtastic before adidas bought it and renamed the app. It records runs, walks and other workouts with distance, pace and route, and adds a voice coach, leaderboards, challenges and community events. Training plans cover goals from walk-to-run and a first 5K through to a first marathon. The basic tracker is free; a Premium membership unlocks more plans and statistics and can now only be bought inside the app, not on the website. It suits casual and intermediate runners who want a free, motivating tracker with built-in challenges. The old Runtastic website now mostly points to the app, and serious data lovers may find the analysis lighter than in Strava or Garmin Connect.
Best for: Casual runners who want a free GPS tracker with challenges and beginner plans.
adidas Running pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from adidas Running's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training plans | Beginner 5K to first marathon | Nov 8, 2026 | runtastic.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Free GPS tracking with voice coach
- Plans from walk-to-run up to a first marathon
- Challenges, leaderboards and events add motivation
Why people leave
- Premium can only be bought in the app
- Less detailed analysis than Strava or Garmin Connect
- Website offers little beyond pointing to the app
adidas Running vs Strava, ASICS Runkeeper and Runna
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | adidas Running | Strava | ASICS Runkeeper | Runna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Verified price | — | — | $11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go) | $119.99 a year ($9.99 a month) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes, free to join and use | Yes, Basic tracking and stats | No |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Top adidas Running alternatives
See all 5- 1Strava68.8
The biggest running community, with segments and deeper analysis.
- 2ASICS Runkeeper64.8
Similar free GPS tracker from a rival shoe brand, with simple plans and goals.
- 3Runna61.8
Paid, adaptive coach-built plans for runners targeting a specific race.
- 4
Garmin Connect59.4Detailed training metrics and free plans for Garmin watch owners.
- 5
Fitbit57.5All-day activity, sleep and step tracking beyond just runs.
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adidas Running: common questions
What is adidas Running?
adidas Running: GPS run and workout tracker from adidas, formerly known as Runtastic. Best for casual runners who want a free GPS tracker with challenges and beginner plans. Available for iOS and Android.
Is adidas Running free?
adidas Running has a free plan and paid plans.
How much does adidas Running cost?
adidas Running is free with paid plans. Training plans: Beginner 5K to first marathon. Checked on adidas Running's own site, November 2026.
Is adidas Running open source?
No, adidas Running is not open source.
What platforms does adidas Running run on?
adidas Running is available for iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to adidas Running?
The highest-ranked adidas Running alternatives right now are Strava, ASICS Runkeeper and Runna. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
adidas Running vs Strava: what's the difference?
Both adidas Running and Strava are free with paid plans. Only Strava runs on Web.