Marathon Pace Calculator

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Pace mode: enter your goal finish time and get the required pace. Time mode: enter a pace and get the predicted finish time. Progress mode: enter how far you have run and how long it took to project your finish.
Hours part of your target finish time.
h
Minutes part of your target finish time.
min
sec
Even split: identical pace from gun to tape. Negative split: first half is 1.5% slower, second half 1.5% faster - the strategy used by most marathon world records. Positive split: go out 1.5% faster then hold on.
Required paceSub-4:30 (mid-pack)
5:41 /km

Average pace per km (metric) or per mile (imperial) needed to hit your goal

Projected finish time4:00:00
First half time2:00:00
Second half time2:00:00
Average speed (km/h)10.55km/h
Average speed (mph)6.55mph
Pace per km5:41 /km
Pace per mile9:09 /mi
Finish groupSub-4:30 (mid-pack)
10.55 km/h
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Target pace: 5:41 /km - finish in 4:00:00.

  • You need to average 5:41 /km for all 42.195 km (26.22 mi) to finish in 4:00:00.
  • Your pacing plan uses a even split (same pace throughout). First half: 2:00:00, second half: 2:00:00.
  • Running slower than your target in the first 10 km is the most reliable protection against blowing up in the final 10 km.

Next stepAn even split is a great starting strategy. Aim to feel "too easy" in the first 15 km.

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