Running pace by goal time › Half marathon
Half marathon in 1:40: what pace do you need?
To run a half marathon in 1:40 you need to average 4:44 per kilometre, which is 7:38 per mile or 12.7 km/h.
Splits at an even pace
Run every kilometre at the same speed and you pass these points at these times.
| Point | Time |
|---|---|
| 5 km | 23:42 |
| 10 km | 47:24 |
| 15 km | 1:11:06 |
| 20 km | 1:34:48 |
| finish | 1:40:00 |
What paces should you train at?
These paces fit a runner who can run a half marathon in 1:40 today. If you are not there yet, train at the paces for your current level and move up as you get faster.
| Workout | Pace per km |
|---|---|
| Easy run you can hold a conversation | 5:33 – 6:07/km |
| Tempo run comfortably hard, sustainable for about an hour | 4:37/km |
| Intervals repeats of 3 to 5 minutes | 4:14/km |
What does that mean for other distances?
The same fitness gives roughly these times at other distances, provided you have trained for that distance.
| Distance | Expected time |
|---|---|
| 5K | 21:46 |
| 10K | 45:07 |
| Marathon | 3:27:47 |
Other half marathon goal times
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