Distance Enter the distance you ran in miles or kilometers

Distance Unit Select unit Miles Kilometers

Hours Enter the hours portion of your time

Minutes Enter the minutes portion of your time

Seconds Enter the seconds portion of your time

Quick Examples:

5K in 25 minutes 10K in 50 minutes Half Marathon in 2 hours Marathon in 4 hours

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How Running Pace Is Calculated

Running pace represents the time it takes to cover one specific unit of distance, such as a mile or kilometer. We determine this using the standard formula to ensure your splits are accurate for race day.

First, the tool converts your hours, minutes, and seconds into a total number of seconds to ensure precision.

Then, it divides this total time by the distance you ran to find the seconds per unit.

Finally, the result is converted back into a minutes and seconds format that is easy to read while running.

What Your Running Pace Means

Your running pace tells you exactly how fast you are moving per mile or kilometer, which is crucial for managing your energy during a race. Understanding this number helps you run smarter rather than just harder.

Easy Runs should build aerobic base and feel conversational, often ranging from 9:00 to 12:00 minutes per mile for many recreational runners.

Tempo Runs are "comfortably hard" efforts that improve lactate threshold, typically 10 to 20 seconds per mile faster than your easy pace.

Interval Training demands much faster speeds, such as 5K race pace or quicker, held for short bursts with recovery.

Important: Weather, hills, and fatigue can drastically alter your pace even if your effort remains consistent. Please note that this information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or coaching advice.

Always monitor your heart rate and perceived effort alongside your pace to ensure you are training in the correct zone.