Last updated: April 2026
PaceKit is a real-time coach that talks to you during your race. It uses your pace, heart rate, and location on the course to deliver audio coaching tailored to the terrain you're running and the runner you are. Hills, aid stations, wind exposure, and crowd density are all factored in.
Yes. PaceKit is free on the App Store. No subscription, no paywalled features.
An iPhone running iOS 17 or later. An Apple Watch is recommended for heart rate and a better audio experience, but isn't strictly required.
We support 112+ US race courses across marathons, half marathons, and shorter distances. The full list is in the app. If your race isn't there, email us and we'll see if we can add it.
Six coaches, each with a distinct personality. Scott is the hype man. Eric is the hard coach. Raul is the chill buddy. Samantha, Jordan, and Sally each bring their own style. You pick whoever you want in your ear on race day.
A pace chart gives you a target number. PaceKit gives you a plan for the specific course you're running. It knows where the hills are, where the aid stations are, where the wind hits, where the crowds drop off, and how that should change your pacing and your mental approach. It adjusts in real time if you're ahead or behind.
Yes. PaceKit has a training mode for regular runs, not just race day. Coach personality and intensity carry over.
See the privacy policy for specifics. Your coach memory stays on your device. Your GPS traces aren't stored on our servers after your run ends.
No. PaceKit is iOS only.
Your run keeps recording on Apple Watch and iPhone even if the coach goes quiet, so you won't lose progress. After the race, email us with the race name, date, and what happened. See the support page for more.