Running Pace Calculator
Formula
Pace = Time ÷ Distance
Divide your total time by the distance to get pace per unit. A 25-minute 5K = 5:00 min/km pace.
How to use
- Enter how far you ran in the Distance (km) field.
- Enter your total run time in the Total Minutes field.
- Read your pace per km, pace per mile, and speed.
Example
Run 5 km in 25 minutes: dividing 25 by 5 gives a 5.00 min/km pace, which works out to about 8.05 min/mile and a speed of 12.0 km/h.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good 5K pace?
Beginner: 7-8 min/km. Intermediate: 5-6 min/km. Advanced: under 4:30 min/km.
How do I use pace to predict my finish time for a longer race?
Multiply your target pace by the race distance to estimate finish time. If you can hold a 5:30 min/km pace, a 10K would take about 55 minutes and a half marathon (21.1 km) about 1 hour 56 minutes. Keep in mind most runners slow slightly over longer distances, so add a small buffer for races beyond 10K.
What pace do I need to run a sub-30-minute 5K?
To finish a 5K in under 30 minutes, you need to average faster than 6:00 min/km, or about 9:39 min/mile. That works out to a steady speed of just over 10 km/h. It is a popular milestone for newer runners because it is challenging but achievable with a few months of consistent training.