Running pace by goal time › Half marathon
Half marathon in 1:50: what pace do you need?
To run a half marathon in 1:50 you need to average 5:13 per kilometre, which is 8:23 per mile or 11.5 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 | 26:04 |
| 10 km | 52:08 |
| 15 km | 1:18:12 |
| 20 km | 1:44:17 |
| finish | 1:50:00 |
What paces should you train at?
These paces fit a runner who can run a half marathon in 1:50 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 | 6:04 – 6:41/km |
| Tempo run comfortably hard, sustainable for about an hour | 5:03/km |
| Intervals repeats of 3 to 5 minutes | 4:38/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 | 23:55 |
| 10K | 49:37 |
| Marathon | 3:47:50 |
Other half marathon goal times
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