Your Marathon Pace Chart
Use our detailed marathon pace chart to calculate your ideal race pace. Set achievable goals, plan your strategy, and optimize your performance to achieve your personal best.
Marathon Pace Chart
Create your custom marathon pace chart and discover the ideal pacing strategy to help you achieve your personal best on race day.
Average Pace | 5mi | 10mi | 15mi | 13.1094mi Half Marathon | 20mi | 25mi | Marathon Finish Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:35/mi | 00:22:53 | 00:45:46 | 01:08:39 | 01:00:00 | 01:31:32 | 01:54:25 | 02:00:00 |
| 4:57/mi | 00:24:47 | 00:49:34 | 01:14:22 | 01:05:00 | 01:39:09 | 02:03:57 | 02:10:00 |
| 5:20/mi | 00:26:41 | 00:53:23 | 01:20:05 | 01:10:00 | 01:46:47 | 02:13:29 | 02:20:00 |
| 5:43/mi | 00:28:36 | 00:57:12 | 01:25:48 | 01:15:00 | 01:54:25 | 02:23:01 | 02:30:00 |
| 6:06/mi | 00:30:30 | 01:01:01 | 01:31:32 | 01:20:00 | 02:02:02 | 02:32:33 | 02:40:00 |
| 6:29/mi | 00:32:25 | 01:04:50 | 01:37:15 | 01:25:00 | 02:09:40 | 02:42:05 | 02:50:00 |
| 6:52/mi | 00:34:19 | 01:08:39 | 01:42:58 | 01:30:00 | 02:17:18 | 02:51:37 | 03:00:00 |
| 7:15/mi | 00:36:13 | 01:12:27 | 01:48:41 | 01:35:00 | 02:24:55 | 03:01:09 | 03:10:00 |
| 7:38/mi | 00:38:08 | 01:16:16 | 01:54:25 | 01:40:00 | 02:32:33 | 03:10:42 | 03:20:00 |
| 8:01/mi | 00:40:02 | 01:20:05 | 02:00:08 | 01:45:00 | 02:40:11 | 03:20:14 | 03:30:00 |
| 8:23/mi | 00:41:57 | 01:23:54 | 02:05:51 | 01:50:00 | 02:47:49 | 03:29:46 | 03:40:00 |
| 8:46/mi | 00:43:51 | 01:27:43 | 02:11:35 | 01:55:00 | 02:55:26 | 03:39:18 | 03:50:00 |
| 9:09/mi | 00:45:46 | 01:31:32 | 02:17:18 | 02:00:00 | 03:03:04 | 03:48:50 | 04:00:00 |
| 9:32/mi | 00:47:40 | 01:35:21 | 02:23:01 | 02:05:00 | 03:10:42 | 03:58:22 | 04:10:00 |
| 9:55/mi | 00:49:34 | 01:39:09 | 02:28:44 | 02:10:00 | 03:18:19 | 04:07:54 | 04:20:00 |
| 10:18/mi | 00:51:29 | 01:42:58 | 02:34:28 | 02:15:00 | 03:25:57 | 04:17:26 | 04:30:00 |
| 10:41/mi | 00:53:23 | 01:46:47 | 02:40:11 | 02:20:00 | 03:33:35 | 04:26:58 | 04:40:00 |
| 11:04/mi | 00:55:18 | 01:50:36 | 02:45:54 | 02:25:00 | 03:41:12 | 04:36:31 | 04:50:00 |
| 11:27/mi | 00:57:12 | 01:54:25 | 02:51:37 | 02:30:00 | 03:48:50 | 04:46:03 | 05:00:00 |
| 11:49/mi | 00:59:07 | 01:58:14 | 02:57:21 | 02:35:00 | 03:56:28 | 04:55:35 | 05:10:00 |
| 12:12/mi | 01:01:01 | 02:02:02 | 03:03:04 | 02:40:00 | 04:04:05 | 05:05:07 | 05:20:00 |
| 12:35/mi | 01:02:55 | 02:05:51 | 03:08:47 | 02:45:00 | 04:11:43 | 05:14:39 | 05:30:00 |
| 12:58/mi | 01:04:50 | 02:09:40 | 03:14:30 | 02:50:00 | 04:19:21 | 05:24:11 | 05:40:00 |
| 13:21/mi | 01:06:44 | 02:13:29 | 03:20:14 | 02:55:00 | 04:26:58 | 05:33:43 | 05:50:00 |
| 13:44/mi | 01:08:39 | 02:17:18 | 03:25:57 | 03:00:00 | 04:34:36 | 05:43:15 | 06:00:00 |
| 14:07/mi | 01:10:33 | 02:21:07 | 03:31:40 | 03:05:00 | 04:42:14 | 05:52:47 | 06:10:00 |
| 14:30/mi | 01:12:27 | 02:24:55 | 03:37:23 | 03:10:00 | 04:49:51 | 06:02:19 | 06:20:00 |
| 14:52/mi | 01:14:22 | 02:28:44 | 03:43:07 | 03:15:00 | 04:57:29 | 06:11:52 | 06:30:00 |
| 15:15/mi | 01:16:16 | 02:32:33 | 03:48:50 | 03:20:00 | 05:05:07 | 06:21:24 | 06:40:00 |
| 15:38/mi | 01:18:11 | 02:36:22 | 03:54:33 | 03:25:00 | 05:12:45 | 06:30:56 | 06:50:00 |
| 16:01/mi | 01:20:05 | 02:40:11 | 04:00:17 | 03:30:00 | 05:20:22 | 06:40:28 | 07:00:00 |
How to Use Our Your Marathon Pace Chart?
Whether you're training for a full marathon, our detailed pace chart helps you stay on track. Customize your intervals and distances to create a strategy that fits your goals.
- View pace strategies in both kilometers and miles.
- Generate pace charts for intervals as short as 1 minute or as long as 60 minutes.
- Customizable distance intervals: 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, or more.
- Perfect for runners aiming to achieve their Boston Qualifier (BQ) time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a custom marathon pace chart?
Use our Your Marathon Pace Chart to set your preferred pace intervals (minimum 1 minute) and race distances (minimum 1 km or 1 mile). You can customize these values to generate a pace chart tailored to your marathon goals.
What should I consider when choosing my pace intervals?
The pace interval should reflect your training and race day strategy. Choose shorter intervals (e.g., 1 km or 1 mile) for more detailed pacing, or longer intervals (e.g., 5 km) for easier tracking during the race.
Can I adjust the pacing chart for different race distances?
Yes, the Your Marathon Pace Chart allows you to choose distances from 1 km to 42 km (or 1 mile to 26 miles) to suit your specific marathon or half marathon race distance.
Why should I use a marathon pace chart?
A pace chart helps you manage your energy and time effectively during the race. By following a tailored pace chart, you can avoid burnout and optimize your performance to achieve your marathon goals.
How can I adjust my pace chart based on race day conditions?
Adjust your pace chart based on expected weather conditions, course elevation, and your level of fitness. The Your Marathon Pace Chart can help you customize your pacing strategy for different race day variables.
What is the best pacing strategy for marathon races?
Many experts recommend even splits or slightly negative splits, where you aim to run the second half of the marathon faster than the first half. The Your Marathon Pace Chart helps you determine the right pacing strategy for your target time.
How does the Your Marathon Pace Chart help with pacing adjustments?
Our calculator provides flexible pacing options, allowing you to set both time intervals (1 minute minimum) and distance intervals (1 km or 1 mile minimum). This gives you full control over your pacing strategy, ensuring the best approach for your race.