Run Pace 1:30 Half Marathon Pace
Required pace: 4:16 /km · 6:52 /mileFinish time 1:30:00
Ninety minutes is the half marathon time that separates keen runners from serious ones. It asks for 4:16 per kilometre from start to finish, with 10K reached in about 42:40 and no slack for a slow middle section.
Runners who manage it usually have a 10K in the region of 40 to 41 minutes. If yours is slower, use the equivalent race times below to set a stepping-stone target first.
| Checkpoint | Distance | Elapsed time |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5 km | 21:20 |
| 10K | 10 km | 42:40 |
| Finish | 21.1 km | 1:30:00 |
| Mile | Elapsed time |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 6:52 |
| 2 mi | 13:44 |
| 3 mi | 20:36 |
| 4 mi | 27:28 |
| 5 mi | 34:20 |
| 6 mi | 41:12 |
| 7 mi | 48:03 |
| 8 mi | 54:55 |
| 9 mi | 1:01:47 |
| 10 mi | 1:08:39 |
| 11 mi | 1:15:31 |
| 12 mi | 1:22:23 |
| 13 mi | 1:29:15 |
| 13.1 mi | 1:30:00 |
| Race | Time | Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 19:34 | 3:55 | 6:18 |
| 10K | 40:47 | 4:05 | 6:34 |
| 10 Miles | 1:07:33 | 4:12 | 6:45 |
| Marathon | 3:07:39 | 4:27 | 7:09 |
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 1:30 half marathon?
A 1:30:00 half marathon is 4:16 per kilometre, or about 6:52 per mile, held for the full 21.1 km.
What 10K time do I need for a 1:30 half marathon?
The Riegel formula pairs a 1:30 half with a 10K of about 40:47. In practice, runners with a sub-41 10K and solid long runs have a good shot at 1:30.
Does a 1:30 half mean I can run a sub-3:10 marathon?
On paper a 1:30 half predicts about 3:07 for the marathon. That holds only if your training includes long runs of 30 km or more; without them, expect to lose time after 30K.