Trackside
Trackside: AI-assisted race planning with guided Apple Watch workouts, but not a verified standalone tracker. Ranked #24 of 33 in Running Apps for Apple Watch by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for runners who want AI plan adjustments on Apple Watch.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forRunners who want AI plan adjustments on Apple Watch
- Free planYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Builds race plans for 5K through ultra distances
- Adjusts plans by chat and rebuilds them every two weeks
- Guides scheduled Watch workouts with auto-laps and spoken splits
Where it doesn't
- Premium is needed for race plans and plan adjustments
- Standalone GPS recording is not verified
- Phone-free operation is not verified
Our verdict on Trackside
Trackside is a running-coach app for Apple Watch users and runners with connected training devices. Its free tier lets runners ask questions using synced training data; Premium adds race plans, chat-based changes, and automatic rebuilds. That makes it a fit for runners seeking adaptive coaching and guided workouts, rather than a clear choice as a standalone activity tracker.
The coaching covers 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances. Premium plans can change through chat and rebuild every two weeks based on completed runs. Trackside sends structured workouts to Apple Watch’s Workout app, while its Watch app guides a scheduled Premium workout step by step, with auto-laps and optional spoken splits. This is a focused training workflow: runners get prompts for planned sessions and can ask questions informed by synced activity, rather than simply collecting run data.
Trackside syncs workouts from Apple Health, Garmin, Polar, Suunto, and Wahoo, accepts FIT, TCX, and ZIP uploads, and can show splits, laps, routes, elevation, and running dynamics when available. The App Store lists Premium at $12.99 and describes monthly memberships, but the billing period for that price is not stated. Choose Trackside if adaptive plans and Apple Watch workout guidance matter more than recording every run directly in the app. Runners who need verified standalone GPS recording or phone-free operation should consider another core tracking option; those capabilities are not verified for Trackside.
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Trackside fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| GPS run tracking | Not verified |
| Guided workouts | Yes |
| Training plans | Yes |
| Offline run support | Not verified |
| Phone-free tracking | Not verified |
| Other platforms | iOS, Apple Watch, web |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Apple Health, Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Wahoo |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | trackside.training |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
Trackside integrations
Trackside lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Health
- Garmin
- Polar
- Suunto
- Wahoo
Alternatives to Trackside
- StravaGPS tracking and route tools meet training analysis and community features.9.3
- Apple WorkoutA free Apple Watch running app with detailed metrics and customizable workouts.9.1
- Nike Run ClubA free running app with Apple Watch support, coaching audio and goal-based plans.9.0
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