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5K pace chart
Find your goal 5K time in the first column to read the even pace you need, per mile and per km.
| Finish time | Pace /mile | Pace /km |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | 4:50 | 3:00 |
| 16:00 | 5:09 | 3:12 |
| 17:00 | 5:28 | 3:24 |
| 18:00 | 5:48 | 3:36 |
| 19:00 | 6:07 | 3:48 |
| 20:00 | 6:26 | 4:00 |
| 21:00 | 6:46 | 4:12 |
| 22:00 | 7:05 | 4:24 |
| 23:00 | 7:24 | 4:36 |
| 24:00 | 7:43 | 4:48 |
| 25:00 | 8:03 | 5:00 |
| 26:00 | 8:22 | 5:12 |
| 27:00 | 8:41 | 5:24 |
| 28:00 | 9:01 | 5:36 |
| 29:00 | 9:20 | 5:48 |
| 30:00 | 9:39 | 6:00 |
| 31:00 | 9:59 | 6:12 |
| 32:00 | 10:18 | 6:24 |
| 33:00 | 10:37 | 6:36 |
| 34:00 | 10:57 | 6:48 |
| 35:00 | 11:16 | 7:00 |
| 36:00 | 11:35 | 7:12 |
| 37:00 | 11:55 | 7:24 |
| 38:00 | 12:14 | 7:36 |
| 39:00 | 12:33 | 7:48 |
| 40:00 | 12:52 | 8:00 |
| 41:00 | 13:12 | 8:12 |
| 42:00 | 13:31 | 8:24 |
| 43:00 | 13:50 | 8:36 |
| 44:00 | 14:10 | 8:48 |
| 45:00 | 14:29 | 9:00 |
Questions
What pace is a 25:00 5K?
8:03 per mile, or 5:00 per km, held for the whole 5K (3.11 miles, 5 km). Paces are rounded to the nearest second, so run a second or two faster per mile to be safely under 25:00.
What pace is a 30:00 5K?
9:39 per mile, or 6:00 per km, held for the whole 5K (3.11 miles, 5 km). Paces are rounded to the nearest second, so run a second or two faster per mile to be safely under 30:00.
What pace is a 20:00 5K?
6:26 per mile, or 4:00 per km, held for the whole 5K (3.11 miles, 5 km). Paces are rounded to the nearest second, so run a second or two faster per mile to be safely under 20:00.
How many miles is a 5K?
A 5K is 5 km, which is 3.11 miles.
What is a good 5K time for a beginner?
Many first-time runners finish a 5K in 30 to 40 minutes, which is about 9:39 to 12:52 per mile (6:00 to 8:00 per km). Use the calculator with a recent run of your own to set a realistic goal.
How it's calculated
Pace is your finish time divided by the distance. A mile is 1.609344 km. Finish time is pace multiplied by distance, and splits assume an even pace. Results are rounded to the nearest second.
Real runs vary with course, weather and how you feel on the day, so treat the numbers as a guide rather than training or medical advice.