Nike Run Club

Nike's GPS running app with audio-guided runs, coach-built training plans and challenges.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · iOS, Android

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Is Nike Run Club free?

Yes, free to use

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Strava
Free plan + paid
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ASICS Runkeeper
Starting price: $11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)
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Free plan + paid
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Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 6
Approved reviews: 0
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About Nike Run Club

Nike Run Club, often shortened to NRC, is Nike's free app for tracking runs. It records pace, distance, route, elevation, heart rate and splits using your phone's GPS or an Apple Watch, and keeps a history of runs, personal records and streaks. Its standout feature is a large library of Audio-Guided Runs, where Nike coaches and athletes talk you through easy runs, speed sessions and long runs. Training plans pick a sequence of these runs for goals from a first 5K to a marathon. You can create challenges with friends, join community challenges and share your live location with contacts while you run. There is no paid tier; it needs a free Nike account. It runs on iPhone, Android and Apple Watch, and suits beginners and casual runners who want coaching and motivation more than deep training analytics or a social feed of other athletes.

Best for: Beginner and casual runners who want free coaching through audio-guided runs and training plans.

What works

Large library of free audio-guided runs from Nike coaches
Training plans and challenges at no cost
Live run location sharing with contacts
Apple Watch support

Why people leave

Focused on running; other sports are not its strength
Less detailed training analysis than Strava or Garmin Connect
Requires a Nike account

Nike Run Club vs Strava, ASICS Runkeeper and adidas Running

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	Nike Run Club	Strava	ASICS Runkeeper	adidas Running
Pricing	Free	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Verified price	—	—	$11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)	—
Free plan	Free app	Yes, free to join and use	Yes, Basic tracking and stats	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android

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Top Nike Run Club alternatives

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1
Strava
The social network for runners and cyclists, with segments, clubs and deeper stats in its paid tier.
68.8
2
ASICS Runkeeper
ASICS's GPS run tracker with goal-based plans and audio cues, similar in scope to NRC.
64.8
3
adidas Running
adidas's free run tracker with training plans and community challenges, the closest brand rival.
59.6
4
Garmin Connect
Free companion to Garmin watches with far more detailed training load and recovery data.
59.4
5
Peloton App
Also built around coach-led audio runs for outdoor and treadmill sessions, plus strength and yoga classes in the same app.
57.5

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Nike Run Club: common questions

What is Nike Run Club?

Nike Run Club: Nike's GPS running app with audio-guided runs, coach-built training plans and challenges. Best for beginner and casual runners who want free coaching through audio-guided runs and training plans. Available for iOS and Android.

Is Nike Run Club free?

Yes, Nike Run Club is free to use.

Is Nike Run Club open source?

No, Nike Run Club is not open source.

What platforms does Nike Run Club run on?

Nike Run Club is available for iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Nike Run Club?

The highest-ranked Nike Run Club alternatives right now are Strava, ASICS Runkeeper and adidas Running. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Nike Run Club vs Strava: what's the difference?

Nike Run Club is free to use; Strava is free with paid plans. Only Strava runs on Web.

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Nike Run Club facts

4 of 4 verified

Tracked metrics: Pace, distance, elevation, heart rate, splits; Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab); “We Keep Track of the Details NRC pays attention to your pace, location, distance, elevation, heart rate, and mile splits — so you can pay attention to the scenery.”
Audio-guided runs: Yes; Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab); “Whether just getting started or training for a marathon, our always-on Audio-Guided Runs provide in-the-moment training tips to help you run your best.”
Live location sharing: Yes; Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab); “This new community feature allows you to share your run location with any of your contacts so they see your real-time location.”
Smartwatch: Apple Watch; Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab); “Made to Move NRC and the Apple Watch Nike are your teammates for a better run.”