Running Pace Calculator
Calculate running pace, time, or distance with flexible time formats and multiple units. Perfect for training and race planning.
Pace Calculation
Enter time and distance to calculate your running pace
Examples: 5:30, 25:45, 1:30:00
Your Pace
Enter your time and distance to calculate your running pace.
Understanding Running Pace
Pace vs Speed
- Pace: Time per unit distance (min/mile, min/km)
- Speed: Distance per unit time (mph, km/h)
- Faster pace = lower time per mile
- Higher speed = more distance per hour
Example Calculation
5K in 25:00
Distance: 5 km = 3.11 miles
Pace: 25:00 ÷ 5 = 5:00 min/km
Pace: 25:00 ÷ 3.11 = 8:02 min/mile
Speed: 7.5 mph or 12 km/h
Training Zones
- Easy Run: 1-2 min/mile slower than 5K pace
- Tempo: 15-30 sec/mile slower than 5K pace
- Interval: 5K pace or faster
- Long Run: 30-90 sec/mile slower than 5K pace
Common Race Paces
5K: 6:00-10:00 min/mile (recreational)
10K: 6:30-10:30 min/mile
Half Marathon: 7:00-11:00 min/mile
Marathon: 7:30-12:00 min/mile
How to Use This Calculator
Step-by-step guide to get accurate results
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What is a Running Pace Calculator?
Our Running Pace Calculator makes it simple to calculate running pace online for any distance and time. Whether you’re training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or just jogging for fitness, this free tool helps you track your pace per mile or pace per km with ease.
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How to Calculate Running Pace
Running pace is the time it takes to cover one mile or one kilometer. The formula is simple: Pace = Total Time ÷ Distance. For example: If you run 5K in 25 minutes, your pace is 5:00 min/km (or 8:03 min/mile). If you run a marathon (42.2 km) in 4 hours, your pace is 5:41 min/km. This tool automatically calculates it for you in both metric (km/min) and imperial (mile/min) units.
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Why Running Pace Matters
Race Planning
Helps with pacing for 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon events.
Training Zones
Used to set easy runs, tempo runs, and interval workouts.
Progress Tracking
Compare your jogging pace vs race pace over time.
Walking Pace
Estimate walking times for fitness or hiking.
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Running Pace vs Speed – What’s the Difference?
Pace = minutes per km or minutes per mile (slower is a higher number). Speed = distance per hour (km/h or mph). Our calculator works as both a pace calculator and a running speed to pace converter.
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Average Running Paces & Training Examples
Here’s how pace looks across common events:
5K
Finish Time: 25:00 | Pace: 5:00 min/km | 8:03 min/mile
10K
Finish Time: 50:00 | Pace: 5:00 min/km | 8:03 min/mile
Half Marathon
Finish Time: 2:00:00 | Pace: 5:41 min/km | 9:09 min/mile
Marathon
Finish Time: 4:00:00 | Pace: 5:41 min/km | 9:09 min/mile
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Training Zones with a Pace Calculator
Easy Run Pace
60–75% effort, conversational pace.
Tempo Pace
Comfortably hard, sustainable for 20–40 minutes.
Marathon Pace
Target pace for your 26.2-mile race.
Interval Pace
Faster efforts for speed training.
AI Running Pace Calculator
Helps set realistic training zones from your latest race time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good running pace for beginners?
A good starting pace is 7:00–9:00 min/km (11–14 min/mile), depending on fitness level.
What is a 5 min/km pace in miles?
It equals about 8:03 min/mile or 12 km/h (7.5 mph).
How do I calculate pace if I run 10K in 55 minutes?
Divide 55 by 10 → 5:30 min/km (8:51 min/mile).
Can I use this for walking or jogging pace?
Yes, it works for walking pace, jogging pace, or running pace in both km and miles.
What’s the difference between a Race Pace Calculator and a Jogging Pace Calculator?
Race Pace Calculator helps predict competitive race splits, while Jogging Pace Calculator is useful for casual fitness tracking.