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Pace Calculator

Calculate running pace, finish time or distance. Convert between pace per kilometre and pace per mile, use race presets, generate split tables, estimate speed, predict equivalent race times and view training pace zones.

Calculator

Pace = time ÷ distance. Time = pace × distance. Distance = time ÷ pace.

Race preset

Choose a common race distance or enter a custom distance.

Enter the race or training distance.

km

Hours, minutes and seconds.

h m s

Distance between split rows.

km

Adjust split table pacing.

Used for equivalent race times.

Equivalent race predictions

5K
10K
Half marathon
Marathon

Predictions are estimates only. Longer races depend heavily on endurance, fuelling, weather, course profile and pacing discipline.

Pace breakdown

Distance
Time
Pace intensity

Split table

Cumulative times based on your selected interval and pacing strategy.

Split Distance Split pace Cumulative time

How the pace calculation works

Pace is the time taken to cover one unit of distance. Runners usually use minutes per kilometre or minutes per mile.

Pace = total time ÷ distance
Finish time = pace × distance
Distance = total time ÷ pace

Speed is the inverse of pace. For example, if you run 5:00 per kilometre, your speed is 12 km/h. Equivalent race predictions are estimated from your current result and adjusted depending on the selected model.

Note: Predictions are not guarantees. Course elevation, wind, heat, surface, fuelling, fatigue, training background and race-day execution all affect real finish times.

How to use a pace calculator well

Use even pacing for most races

An even or slight negative split is usually easier to sustain than starting too fast and fading.

Train at different speeds

Easy, long, tempo and interval runs should not all be the same pace. Different intensities develop different systems.

Check splits before race day

Knowing target splits helps you stay controlled early and avoid chasing an unrealistic pace.

Adjust for conditions

Heat, hills, wind and trail surfaces can all require a slower target pace than a flat road estimate.

Common questions

What is a good running pace?
A good pace depends on your experience, distance and goal. A pace that feels easy for a 5K may be too hard for a marathon. Compare pace against your own progress rather than a single universal standard.
Should I pace in miles or kilometres?
Use whichever unit your watch, race markers or training plan uses. UK road races often display miles, while many training plans and parkrun-style distances use kilometres.
What is negative splitting?
Negative splitting means running the second half faster than the first half. It is often a smart race strategy because it prevents going too hard early.
Why do prediction formulas get longer races wrong?
Longer races depend more on endurance, fuelling, heat management and pacing. A fast 5K does not automatically convert to a marathon unless the aerobic base is there.

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