Run Pace Sub-60 10K Pace
Required pace: 6:00 /km · 9:39 /mileFinish time 1:00:00
Running 10K in under an hour is the first big goal for many new runners. You need 6:00 per kilometre, a pace most people can reach within a few months of regular running.
Reach 5K at 30:00 or a touch faster. Starting too quickly is the most common reason for missing the hour, so let the crowd go in the first kilometre.
Distance
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
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Required pace
6:00min/km
1:00:00
Finish
9:39
min/mi
10.0
km/h
| Checkpoint | Distance | Elapsed time |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5 km | 30:00 |
| Finish | 10 km | 1:00:00 |
| Mile | Elapsed time |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 9:39 |
| 2 mi | 19:19 |
| 3 mi | 28:58 |
| 4 mi | 38:37 |
| 5 mi | 48:17 |
| 6 mi | 57:56 |
| 6.2 mi | 1:00:00 |
Sub-60 10K pace band
KM 1
6:00
KM 2
12:00
KM 3
18:00
KM 4
24:00
KM 5
30:00
KM 6
36:00
KM 7
42:00
KM 8
48:00
KM 9
54:00
KM 10
1:00:00
| Race | Time | Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 28:47 | 5:45 | 9:16 |
| 10 Miles | 1:39:21 | 6:10 | 9:56 |
| Half Marathon | 2:12:23 | 6:16 | 10:06 |
| Marathon | 4:36:01 | 6:32 | 10:32 |
Predicted with the Riegel formula (t2 = t1 × (d2/d1)^1.06). It is most reliable between similar distances.
Frequently asked questions
What pace do I need for a sub-60 10K?
You need to average 6:00 per kilometre, about 9:39 per mile. Run any slower and you finish over 1:00:00.
Is running 10K in under an hour good?
Yes. A sub-60 10K means you can run continuously at a steady effort for an hour, and it is quicker than the average finish at many community races.