Marathon Pace Calculator

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Marathon pace chart Pace and splits for every finish time from 2:30 to 6:30. Split calculator Even, negative or positive splits for any race. Marathon time calculator Predicted marathon finish, pace and splits from one race.

A marathon is 42.195 kilometers, or 26.2 miles. Over that distance even small pacing errors compound, which is why most runners race from a pace band or a split plan.

Enter your goal time to get the pace you need, then use the splits table as your plan for every mile or kilometer. For example, a 3:30:00 marathon is about 4:59 per kilometer, or about 8:01 per mile.

If you don't have a goal yet, enter the pace of your long runs plus a margin and see what finish time it points to.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles is a marathon?

A marathon is 26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometers.

What pace is a 4-hour marathon?

About 5:41 per kilometer, or about 9:09 per mile.

What pace is a sub-3:30 marathon?

Faster than about 4:59 per kilometer, or about 8:01 per mile.

How should I pace a marathon?

Run the first half at goal pace or a few seconds slower. Most of the time lost in a marathon comes from starting too fast, not from finishing too slowly.