TrainPace vs. Runna

TrainPace vs Runna compared. TrainPace is a free, no-app toolkit for self-coached runners: training paces, plans, GPX course pacing, and race fueling.

Runna is a paid app with adaptive plans and audio-guided workouts. TrainPace is a free, no-signup web toolkit that gives you the training paces, plan, course pacing, and fueling strategy without a subscription.

TrainPace is free with no app or subscription; Runna is a paid mobile subscription
Both build structured running plans from your goal race and fitness
TrainPace adds VDOT pace zones, GPX course pacing, and an AI fuel planner Runna does not have
Runna offers adaptive plans, audio guidance, and device sync that TrainPace does not
Use your Strava or Garmin GPX export in TrainPace to analyze your race course

Frequently asked questions

Is TrainPace a free alternative to Runna?

Yes. TrainPace is completely free with no app download or subscription. You can generate a periodized training plan, calculate VDOT-based paces, analyze your race course elevation, and plan race fueling without paying anything.

What does Runna do that TrainPace does not?

Runna is a native mobile app with adaptive plans that adjust automatically, audio-guided workouts, strength plans, and direct device sync with Garmin and Apple Watch. TrainPace is a web tool and does not record activities or sync from a watch automatically.

What does TrainPace do that Runna does not?

TrainPace includes a VDOT race-time predictor, GPX course pacing that adjusts effort for hills, and an AI race-day fuel planner. All of it is free and needs no login for the core tools.

Can I use TrainPace and Runna together?

Yes. Many runners follow a plan in one tool and use TrainPace to check training paces, analyze a specific race course from a GPX file, and dial in fueling.

Training pace reference

Training paces by recent 5K time (min/km)
5K time	VDOT	Easy	Marathon	Threshold	Interval	Rep
15:00	69.6	3:45–4:30	3:23–3:42	3:15	2:56	2:32
17:30	58.2	4:20–5:12	3:54–4:17	3:46	3:23	2:56
20:00	49.8	4:54–5:53	4:26–4:51	4:16	3:51	3:19
22:30	43.4	5:29–6:34	4:57–5:25	4:46	4:18	3:43
25:00	38.3	6:03–7:14	5:28–5:59	5:16	4:45	4:06
27:30	34.2	6:37–7:53	5:59–6:33	5:46	5:13	4:30
30:00	30.8	7:11–8:32	6:30–7:06	6:16	5:40	4:54
32:30	28.0	7:44–9:10	7:01–7:39	6:46	6:07	5:17
35:00	25.6	8:17–9:48	7:31–8:12	7:15	6:34	5:41

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