Run Pace 2:30 Half Marathon Pace
Required pace: 7:07 /km · 11:27 /mileFinish time 2:30:00
Two and a half hours is a relaxed, achievable half marathon goal, and a popular choice for run-walk runners. The average is 7:07 per kilometre, so short walk breaks fit in comfortably if you keep the running sections steady.
Expect to reach 5K in about 35:33 and 10K in 1:11:06. Starting slower than that and finishing stronger is a perfectly good way to hit 2:30.
| Checkpoint | Distance | Elapsed time |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5 km | 35:33 |
| 10K | 10 km | 1:11:06 |
| Finish | 21.1 km | 2:30:00 |
| Mile | Elapsed time |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 11:27 |
| 2 mi | 22:53 |
| 3 mi | 34:20 |
| 4 mi | 45:46 |
| 5 mi | 57:13 |
| 6 mi | 1:08:39 |
| 7 mi | 1:20:06 |
| 8 mi | 1:31:32 |
| 9 mi | 1:42:59 |
| 10 mi | 1:54:25 |
| 11 mi | 2:05:52 |
| 12 mi | 2:17:18 |
| 13 mi | 2:28:45 |
| 13.1 mi | 2:30:00 |
| Race | Time | Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 32:36 | 6:31 | 10:30 |
| 10K | 1:07:59 | 6:48 | 10:56 |
| 10 Miles | 1:52:35 | 7:00 | 11:15 |
| Marathon | 5:12:44 | 7:25 | 11:56 |
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 2:30 half marathon?
Average 7:07 per kilometre, about 11:27 per mile, including any walk breaks you take.
Can I walk part of a 2:30 half marathon?
Yes. Running about 6:30 per kilometre with a one-minute walk every ten minutes still finishes close to 2:30. Practise the pattern on your longer training runs first.