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Pace Calculator

Calculate running pace, finish time, or distance for any race, with quick presets for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Finish time
27:30
Pace / km
5:30
Pace / mile
8:51

About the Pace Calculator

A pace calculator works out your running pace, finish time, or distance for a race, with quick presets for common distances like 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

The pace formula

Finish time = Pace per unit × Distance

Rearranged, this also works backward: Pace = Finish time ÷ Distance, useful for figuring out what pace you'd need to hit a target time.

How to use

1

Select a preset distance or enter a custom one.

2

Enter your pace per kilometer or mile.

3

View your estimated finish time and pace in both units.

Worked examples

Example: 10K finish time

Running a 10K at a 5:30 per kilometer pace.

Input
5:30 × 10
Result
Finish time = 55:00

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the pace I need for a target finish time?
Enter your target distance and desired finish time, and the calculator works backward to show the pace per kilometer or mile you'd need to maintain.
What's a good pace for a beginner runner?
This varies widely by individual fitness level, so it's more useful to track your own pace over time and aim for gradual improvement rather than comparing to a fixed benchmark.

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