Run Pace 5K Pace Calculator
The 5K is short enough to race often and long enough that a small pacing error costs you. Go out ten seconds per kilometre too fast and the last mile turns into survival. Set your goal time below to see the exact pace to hold for all 5 km.
Prefer to start from a pace you can already run? Switch to Target Pace and the calculator shows where that pace takes you at the finish. The chart below lists common 5K times from 15:00 to 40:00.
Predicted from this effort using the Riegel formula.
- 5KCurrent6:00/km30:00
- 10K6:15/km1:02:33
- 10 Miles6:26/km1:43:35
- Half Marathon6:32/km2:18:00
- Marathon6:49/km4:47:44
| Finish time | Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | 3:00 | 4:50 |
| 16:00 | 3:12 | 5:09 |
| 17:00 | 3:24 | 5:28 |
| 18:00 | 3:36 | 5:48 |
| 19:00 | 3:48 | 6:07 |
| 20:00 | 4:00 | 6:26 |
| 21:00 | 4:12 | 6:46 |
| 22:00 | 4:24 | 7:05 |
| 23:00 | 4:36 | 7:24 |
| 24:00 | 4:48 | 7:43 |
| 25:00 | 5:00 | 8:03 |
| 26:00 | 5:12 | 8:22 |
| 27:00 | 5:24 | 8:41 |
| 28:00 | 5:36 | 9:01 |
| 29:00 | 5:48 | 9:20 |
| 30:00 | 6:00 | 9:39 |
| 31:00 | 6:12 | 9:59 |
| 32:00 | 6:24 | 10:18 |
| 33:00 | 6:36 | 10:37 |
| 34:00 | 6:48 | 10:57 |
| 35:00 | 7:00 | 11:16 |
| 36:00 | 7:12 | 11:35 |
| 37:00 | 7:24 | 11:55 |
| 38:00 | 7:36 | 12:14 |
| 39:00 | 7:48 | 12:33 |
| 40:00 | 8:00 | 12:52 |
Frequently asked questions
What pace do I need for a 25-minute 5K?
A 25:00 5K needs an even pace of 5:00 per kilometre, which is about 8:03 per mile.
What is a good 5K time for a beginner?
Many new runners finish their first 5K in 30 to 40 minutes. A 30:00 5K is 6:00 per kilometre (about 9:39 per mile), a common first target once you can run the whole distance.
Should I run a 5K at an even pace?
Mostly, yes. Aim to run the first kilometre no more than a few seconds faster than goal pace, settle in through the middle, and save any extra for the final 500 metres.