Run Pace Sub-25 5K Pace
Required pace: 5:00 /km · 8:03 /mileFinish time 25:00
Sub-25 is the 5K goal most parkrunners have in their sights. It is 5:00 per kilometre, a round number that makes every split easy to check: 10:00 at 2 km, 15:00 at 3 km.
Because the target is so even, it pays to run a second or two under 5:00 each kilometre. Those few seconds cover a long finish funnel or a slow start in a busy field.
Distance
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
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Required pace
5:00min/km
25:00
Finish
8:03
min/mi
12.0
km/h
| Checkpoint | Distance | Elapsed time |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | 5 km | 25:00 |
| Mile | Elapsed time |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 8:03 |
| 2 mi | 16:06 |
| 3 mi | 24:08 |
| 3.1 mi | 25:00 |
Sub-25 5K pace band
KM 1
5:00
KM 2
10:00
KM 3
15:00
KM 4
20:00
KM 5
25:00
| Race | Time | Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 52:07 | 5:13 | 8:23 |
| 10 Miles | 1:26:19 | 5:22 | 8:38 |
| Half Marathon | 1:55:00 | 5:27 | 8:46 |
| Marathon | 3:59:47 | 5:41 | 9:09 |
Predicted with the Riegel formula (t2 = t1 × (d2/d1)^1.06). It is most reliable between similar distances.
Frequently asked questions
What pace is a sub-25 5K?
A sub-25 5K means 5:00 per kilometre or faster, which is about 8:03 per mile.
Is a sub-25 5K a good time?
Yes. A sub-25 5K is quicker than the typical parkrun finish time and is a solid result for any runner who trains a few times a week.