C2K — Couch to 5K & 10K

C2K — Couch to 5K & 10K

Open-source C25K/C210K running trainer. No ads, no tracking.

Matt Brown Timer Workout

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Description

C2K is a free, open-source running trainer for Android that guides you from the couch to running 5K or 10K — with no ads and no tracking.

Features:
• Couch to 5K (C25K) — 9-week program, 3 runs per week
• Couch to 10K (C210K) — 14-week program
• Audible voice prompts — "Start running", "Walk for 90 seconds", countdown warnings
• Background workout timer — continues with screen off
• GPS tracking (optional) — records distance and pace; works without GPS too
• Progress tracking — remembers which weeks and days you've completed
• Works offline — no internet permission required
• No proprietary services required — compatible with GrapheneOS and privacy-focused devices

Permissions:
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE — keeps the workout timer running with screen off
• WAKE_LOCK — prevents the CPU sleeping mid-workout
• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION — optional GPS for distance/pace tracking (you can skip this)
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS — workout notification with pause/stop controls

C2K is free software released under the GNU General Public License v3.

What’s new (1.2.8)

• Countdown warning times are now customizable (previously fixed at 10s and 5s)

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.2.8 current
ef2dd2202d21795f…
2026-07-26 1.6 MB API 26
1.2.7
3b9ae234b8038b4c…
2026-07-21 1.6 MB API 26
1.2.6
a3fbda1a13ca4a8c…
2026-07-19 1.5 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_HEALTH
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
Show 3 more permissions
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • c2k.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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