Pace chart

Marathon pace chart

The pace to hold over 42.195 km (26.2 miles) for every goal from 2:30 to 6:00.

Target timePace (min/km)Pace (min/mi)Speed (km/h)
2:30:003:335:4316.9
2:45:003:556:1815.3
3:00:004:166:5214.1
3:15:004:377:2613.0
3:30:004:598:0112.1
3:45:005:208:3511.3
4:00:005:419:0910.5
4:15:006:039:449.9
4:30:006:2410:189.4
4:45:006:4510:528.9
5:00:007:0711:278.4
5:15:007:2812:018.0
5:30:007:4912:357.7
5:45:008:1113:107.3
6:00:008:3213:447.0

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A marathon goal comes down to consistency. Going out too fast usually costs you in the last ten kilometres, so an even pace, or a slightly faster second half, is the safest plan. Find your goal time in the chart, then use the calculator to check your halfway split.

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