Running Pace Calculator

Enter distance and finish time to get running pace per km and per mile, plus speed. Works for any race distance.

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Formula

Pace = Time ÷ Distance (min per km or mile) · Speed = Distance ÷ Time (km/h). 1 mile = 1.609344 km

Examples

InputResult
21.0975 km in 105 min4:59 /km · 8:01 /mi · 12.06 km/h
5 km in 25 min5:00 /km · 8:03 /mi · 12 km/h
42.195 km in 240 min5:41 /km · 9:10 /mi · 10.55 km/h

Frequently Asked Questions

How is running pace calculated?

Pace is time divided by distance. Run 21.0975 km in 105 minutes and your pace is 105 ÷ 21.0975 = 4.977 min/km = 4:59 per kilometre.

How do I read pace like 4:59 /km?

It means 4 minutes 59 seconds per kilometre. Multiply by 42.195 for a marathon finish prediction at that pace.

What is a good running pace?

Recreational runners commonly average 5:30–7:00 /km; sub-4-hour marathoners run about 5:41 /km for 42.2 km. Compare with your own recent races rather than absolute numbers.

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