Marathon Pace Calculator
Required per-mile pace for a target marathon finish time.
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Results
- Required pace
- 9:10 per mi
- Total finish time
- 4h 0m
- Pace per 5K equivalent
- 28.5 min
- Average speed
- 6.55 mi/hr
Quick answer
Required pace is your target finish time divided by the marathon distance (26.2 miles or 42.195 km).
pace per mile = target time / 26.2
How to use the Marathon Pace Calculator
- 1Enter your target marathon finish time in hours and minutes.
- 2Choose miles or kilometers for your pace display.
- 3Hold the calculated per-mile or per-km pace throughout the race to hit your goal time.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Target hours4
- Target minutes0
- Distance unitMiles (26.2)
Results
- Required pace9:10 per mi
- Total finish time4h 0m
- Pace per 5K equivalent28.5 min
- Average speed6.55 mi/hr
Frequently asked questions
Should I run even splits?
Even or slightly negative splits (second half faster) generally produce the best results and avoid late-race blowups.
How do I train for this pace?
Include tempo runs at or near goal pace and long runs that gradually build to marathon distance.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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