Vert: Trail Running Coach

Vert Run Inc

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About this app

Your trail running coach, in your pocket. Train for any trail race — 5K to 100 miles — with adaptive trail running training plans, expert running coaches, and the first AI coaching engine built for trail and ultra running.

Vert.run is the trail running app made by trail runners, for trail runners. Whether you're training for your first trail 5K, a 50K, a 100K, or a 100-mile mountain ultra marathon, Vert.run gives you a personalized training plan, real human coaching, and the tools to run stronger in the mountains.

Trusted by trail runners in 100+ countries.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERT PRO 2.0

- A completely rebuilt training engine with smarter plan algorithms
- A redesigned dashboard that shows exactly where your training stands, every day
- The VERT AI Coach: daily insights and real-time workout advice based on your energy, training history, and goals
- ITRA integration: connect your race history and performance index
- Groups: find runners who share your goals, your terrain, and your mindset

WHY TRAIL RUNNERS CHOOSE VERT.RUN

1. Personalized Trail Running Training Plans
Science-backed running training tailored to your race distance, terrain, elevation gain, and weekly availability. From trail 5K plans to ultramarathon and 100-mile training — we've got you covered.

2. Real Running Coaches + AI Precision
Message real expert trail and ultra coaches, not bots — and get daily guidance from an AI running coach built for the trails.

3. Built for the Mountains
Train for vert, technical terrain, and mountain running with our exclusive Mountain Index, vertical gain tracking, and terrain-focused workouts. Fell running, skyrunning, vertical K — if it goes uphill, we train for it.

4. Smart Race Adaptation
Add a new race anytime — even mid-block — and your training plan instantly restructures around your A, B, and C races, with the right taper for each.

5. Adaptable to Your Life
Swap workouts, add recovery weeks, or log cross-training like cycling, skiing, and swimming. Your running plan moves with you, not against you.

6. Seamless GPS Watch Syncing
Connect Strava, Garmin, Suunto, and COROS to log your runs automatically and track your progress in one place.

MORE THAN A TRAINING PLAN

- Race-specific plans: vertical K, skyrunning, stage races, backyard ultras, and everything in between
- Strength training for trail runners — build durability and prevent injury
- Post-race and injury recovery plans
- Progress tracking with weekly volume and elevation goals
- A global trail running community across 100+ countries

VERT.RUN PRO

- Unlimited personalized training plans (5K to 100 miles)
- The VERT AI Coach: daily insights and real-time plan adjustments
- Smart race adaptation across your full season
- Strength training and injury-prevention workouts
- Mountain Index: optimize how much vert to run in every workout
- Full workout flexibility and custom sessions
- Real-time syncing with your GPS watch

VERT.RUN COACHING

- Everything in Pro
- 1:1 onboarding call with your personal running coach
- In-app chat with your coach throughout the week
- Real human feedback, motivation, and expert adjustments to your training plan

Trail-tested. Coach-backed. Built for every mountain runner.
Download Vert.run and start training today.

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Terms of Use: https://vert.run/terms-of-use/

Ratings and reviews

Love the structure of the app. The freedom to run to time rather than pace. I like the option to add numerous races to my calendar and the plan will be adapted to suit. The workout videos are good but it would be nice to expand that side of things so that when its in my plan to do a 30 minute workout, I can choose a 30 minute video. At present I can only choose the 5 minute workouts and keep looping them. It would be nice to bring back the rest day suggestions. Sort the app glitches for 5 stars

If you look past some of the bugs in the app, it's good. I used it for my first couple of ultras and did well, and have now come back for another go and it does seem to have improved. the subscription model has changed and the pro subscription seems a bit more involved now, with 1:1 calls at the start and message twice a week. I don't think you can get a "personal" coach for much cheaper. The one thing I REALLY wish it did, was let you start hill-reps with the lap button after the warm up.

This app is built by trail runners for trail runners. I can't rate the app and coaching team highly enough. The app is easy to follow. Training plans are designed for each individual by real coaches. By far the best tool to get you to achieve your running goals, however big or small or if you're just starting out or a seasoned athlete.

What’s new

**Faster, smoother, better.**
We’ve made major improvements under the hood to make Vert faster and more responsive.
This update brings a smoother authentication experience, faster data loading, and improved data processing across the app. The result? Less waiting, better performance, and a more seamless training experience every time you open Vert.