Runna is only partly free. Without a subscription, you get Week 1 of any plan, plus run recording and your completed workouts, but you need Runna Premium for every session after Week 1. Runna also moved its beginner plans, New to Running, Return to Running, and Path to parkrun, to paid subscriptions on 5 June 2026; until then, they were fully free. Runners already on one of those plans can finish it. Full access is free only during a 7- to 30-day trial, depending on how you sign up.
Runna is owned by Strava and is sold on its own or bundled with a Strava subscription. A subscription unlocks every Runna plan, from a first 5K to an ultramarathon, plus strength sessions and the pace adjustments explained in how its plans adapt.
How much Runna costs
These are Runna’s listed prices in October 2026.
| Plan | UK | US | Eurozone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | £15.99 | $19.99 | €19.99 |
| Annual | £99.99 | $119.99 | €119.99 |
| Annual, per month | £8.33 | $9.99 | €9.99 |
| Strava + Runna bundle (annual only) | £119.99 | $149.99 | Not confirmed |
Paying annually halves the cost. Twelve months on the monthly plan costs £191.88 or $239.88, compared with £99.99 or $119.99 for a year paid upfront. Prices vary by country, so check the figure shown at checkout.
Free trials
There are four ways to try Runna without paying. Each trial becomes a paid subscription unless you cancel before it ends, and on iPhone, you must turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends.
- Signing up through Runna’s website or app gives a 7-day trial on either the monthly or annual plan.
- A referral code from an existing Runna user extends the trial to two weeks.
- Buying Runna in the Strava app gives runners who have never trialled Strava or Runna a 14-day trial.
- The Strava + Runna bundle has a 30-day trial for new Strava users. It is rolling out on iPhone first, with Android to follow.
The Strava + Runna bundle
The bundle gives full Strava and Runna subscriptions for £119.99 or $149.99 a year. Strava sells and bills it; it is annual only; it cannot be combined with other discounts, and it is not part of Strava’s Family Plan.
Against buying both separately on annual plans, Strava at $79.99 and Runna at $119.99, the bundle saves about $50 a year. Compared with Runna alone, it costs $30 more, and the extra includes a Strava subscription. Bundle subscribers need to connect their Strava account in Runna; otherwise, Runna still shows them as a free user. The Strava + Runna subscription guide covers switching from an existing subscription.
Strava’s own training plans now run on Runna
Strava no longer lets runners create new running training plans on its website. New plans come from Runna, which isn’t included in the standard Strava subscription. Runners part-way through an old Strava plan can finish it, and Strava’s STRAVA-TP code adds an extra free week of Runna for runners who haven’t trialled Runna before.
Free alternatives
Garmin owners already have free adaptive plans in Garmin Coach, and Garmin’s daily suggested workouts set a session each day without any plan at all. Runna plans also work on any Garmin watch that supports Garmin Coach, so a Garmin owner can compare both on the same watch during a Runna trial. Free tools such as Intervals.icu and Golden Cheetah are covered in the guide to independent coaching platforms.
Quick answers
Is Runna free?
Runna is only partly free. Without a subscription, you get Week 1 of any plan, plus run recording and your completed workouts, but you need Runna Premium for every session after Week 1. Its New to Running, Return to Running and Path to parkrun plans were free in full until 5 June 2026. Full access is free only during a 7- to 30-day trial.
How much does Runna cost?
Runna costs £15.99 or $19.99 a month, or £99.99 or $119.99 a year. The annual plan works out at £8.33 or $9.99 a month. The Strava + Runna bundle costs £119.99 or $149.99 a year.
How long is the Runna free trial?
The trial lasts 7 days when you sign up with Runna and two weeks with a referral code. Buying Runna inside the Strava app gives new users 14 days, and the Strava + Runna bundle gives new Strava users 30 days.
Is the Strava and Runna bundle worth it?
The bundle saves about $50 a year if you would otherwise pay for annual Strava and Runna subscriptions separately. If you only want Runna, the bundle costs $30 more than Runna on its own.
Last Updated on 14 October 2026 by tfk the5krunner
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Kineon MOVE+: Red light therapy for niggles. It works.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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