Running Pace Calculator
Enter your running distance and finishing time to calculate your average pace per kilometre, pace per mile, and running speed.
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Choose a common race distance or enter your own.
Running Pace Results
Results show your average pace and speed over the entered distance and elapsed time. They do not account for changes in speed during the run.
How is running pace calculated?
Running pace tells you how much time you spend covering one kilometre or one mile. Average pace is calculated by dividing your total time by the distance covered.
Example: Running 5K in 25 minutes
If you run five kilometres in 25 minutes, divide 25 by five. Your average pace is 5:00 min/km.
At that pace, your average speed is 12 km/h, which is approximately 7.46 miles per hour.
How should you use the results?
You can compare your average pace between runs, estimate the speed you maintained, or use the result when planning future training sessions.
Pace is an average. A run with hills, walking breaks, or changing speeds may have the same overall pace as a run completed at a constant speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between running pace and speed?
Pace measures the time needed to cover a unit of distance, usually minutes per kilometre or mile. Speed measures distance covered per hour, usually km/h or mph. A faster run has a lower pace number and a higher speed.
What pace is needed to finish a 5K in 30 minutes?
Divide 30 minutes by 5 kilometres. The required average pace is 6:00 min/km, which is equivalent to 10 km/h.
Can I calculate pace in miles instead of kilometres?
Yes. Change the distance unit to Miles before calculating. The results display both minutes per mile and minutes per kilometre, regardless of your selected input unit.
Should I include walking breaks or pauses in my time?
Use your total elapsed time if you want the average pace for the entire outing, including any pauses. Use moving time if you want an average based only on the time you spent moving. The calculator uses whichever time you enter.
Why is my average pace different from individual splits?
Average pace combines the entire distance and total time into one figure. Individual kilometres or miles may be faster or slower because of hills, fatigue, terrain, or changes in effort.
Does this calculator predict my next race result?
No. This tool calculates average pace and speed for the distance and time you provide. Race predictions use additional assumptions and are handled by our separate Race Time Predictor.