5K Pace Calculator
Determine required splits per kilometer and mile to hit your 5K goal, or convert your target pace into an exact 5,000m finish time.
Kilometer Splits (1K to 5K)
| Kilometer | Split Pace | Cumulative Time |
|---|
Mile Splits (Mile 1 to 3.11)
| Mile Split | Split Time | Cumulative Time |
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5K Target Time Comparison Matrix
The table below illustrates required paces and kilometer splits across common recreational and competitive 5K benchmark goals:
| 5K Target | Pace /km | Pace /mi | Speed (km/h) | Speed (mph) | 1K Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | 4:00 | 6:26 | 15.00 | 9.32 | 4:00 |
| 22:00 | 4:24 | 7:05 | 13.64 | 8.48 | 4:24 |
| 25:00 | 5:00 | 8:03 | 12.00 | 7.46 | 5:00 |
| 30:00 | 6:00 | 9:39 | 10.00 | 6.21 | 6:00 |
| 35:00 | 7:00 | 11:16 | 8.57 | 5.33 | 7:00 |
| 40:00 | 8:00 | 12:52 | 7.50 | 4.66 | 8:00 |
Typical Races and World Record Paces
Reference paces across official standard track, middle-distance, and road racing events.
| Category | Men's World Record Pace | Women's World Record Pace |
|---|---|---|
100 meters | 2:35/mile or 1:36/km | 2:49/mile or 1:45/km |
200 meters | 2:35/mile or 1:36/km | 2:52/mile or 1:47/km |
400 meters | 2:54/mile or 1:48/km | 3:12/mile or 1:59/km |
800 meters | 3:23/mile or 2:06/km | 3:48/mile or 2:21/km |
1,500 meters | 3:41/mile or 2:17/km | 4:07/mile or 2:34/km |
| 3:43/mile or 2:19/km | 4:13/mile or 2:37/km | |
| 4:04/mile or 2:31/km | 4:34/mile or 2:50/km | |
| 4:14/mile or 2:38/km | 4:45/mile or 2:57/km | |
Half Marathon(13.11 miles / 21.098 km) | 4:27/mile or 2:46/km | 4:58/mile or 3:05/km |
Marathon(26.22 miles / 42.195 km) | 4:41/mile or 2:55/km | 5:10/mile or 3:13/km |
Values represent official outdoor track and World Athletics certified course records converted into standard min/mile and min/km splits.Convert your custom pace →
5K Running Pace FAQs
Practical answers to common pacing, split calculation, and training questions.
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