Running Pace Calculator

It depends on your experience level. Beginners typically run at 7–9 min/km (11–14 min/mile). Intermediate runners average 5–7 min/km (8–11 min/mile). Advanced runners maintain under 5 min/km (under 8 min/mile). Elite marathon runners sustain paces below 3:00/km. The best pace is the one that lets you finish your run feeling challenged but not completely exhausted.

Multiply your min/km pace by 1.60934 to get min/mile. For example, a 5:00/km pace equals 5:00 × 1.60934 = 8:03/mile. Conversely, divide your min/mile pace by 1.60934 to get min/km. This calculator handles the conversion automatically when you toggle between units.

To finish a half marathon (21.0975 km) in under 2 hours, you need to maintain a pace faster than 5:41/km (9:09/mile), which equals a speed of about 10.6 km/h (6.6 mph). This is a common intermediate goal — aim to build your base by consistently running at 6:00–6:30/km before targeting the sub-2-hour barrier.

Most recreational runners run at 6–8 min/km (10–13 min/mile). The average finish time for a 5K race is around 28–35 minutes, implying a pace of 5:30–7:00/km. For half marathons, average finish times cluster around 2:00–2:20, and for full marathons around 4:20–4:45. These vary significantly by age, fitness level, and terrain.

Combine three types of training for best results: interval runs (short bursts at faster-than-race pace with recovery), long slow runs (build aerobic base at conversational pace), and tempo runs (sustained effort at comfortably hard pace). Add strength training 1–2 times per week for injury prevention. Consistency matters most — aim to run at least 3 times per week and increase weekly mileage by no more than 10% to avoid injury.