Plan your pace

Pace Calculators

Free pace calculators for endurance sports. Work backwards from your goal time to understand the pace you need to hit to reach your finish time.

Every sport, its own units

Running9:30 /mi
Swimming2:45 /100m
Road Cycling13 mph

Why pacing matters

Pacing helps you understand your goal time

Break your goal into attainable split times so you can show up to the start line with a plan instead of a hope. Pick your sport below and work backwards to better understand how you can reach your goal.

Work backwards

Enter your goal finish time and understand the pace you need to hold to get there.

Race smarter

Per mile, per 100m, miles per hour — understand the numbers and your pacing so you are ready to go on race day.

Plan, don’t guess

Turn a target into a race plan so nothing about your pace is a surprise.

Every sport

Pace calculators by sport

Triathlon & On The Water

Multisport and water racing — swim, bike, and run in any combination, plus pure paddle and open-water events.

Aquabike

A swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. Sprint and Olympic distances, often alongside a tri at the same venue.

Duathlon

Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.

Open Water Swimming

Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.

Paddle Sports

Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.

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SwimRun

A continuous race alternating open-water swimming and running across a series of segments. Distances, format, and legs vary by event.

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Triathlon

Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.

Running

Putting one foot in front of the other — from a first 5K on the road to singletrack trails and 100-mile mountain ultras.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Trail Running

Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.

Ultramarathon

An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.

Biking

Sustained effort and pacing on two wheels — smooth pavement, mixed gravel, or technical singletrack.

Gravel Racing

Off-road cycling on mixed terrain — pavement, gravel, dirt — for miles. Enjoy the outdoor adventure and welcoming community.

Mountain Bike

Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.

Road Cycling

Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.

Adventure, Obstacle, & Hybrid

Racing that mixes disciplines or adds obstacles, navigation, or load. From a stadium fitness race to a multi-day expedition. Raw fitness meets grit and problem-solving.

Adventure Racing

Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.

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HYROX

A fitness race combining 8km of running with 8 functional workout stations. Think gym meets race day — in a stadium, with hundreds of athletes going simultaneously.

Obstacle Course Racing

Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.

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Endurance Sports Resources

Find a sport, find your race, then show up ready

Pace calculators are just one piece of the puzzle. Here are more tools to help you keep moving forward towards a finish line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pace calculator?
A pace calculator works backwards from your goal finish time to the pace you would need to hold to get there — or forwards from a pace to an estimated finish time. Endurance Grid has one built for each endurance sport, using the distances and units that sport actually races.
Which sports have a pace calculator?
Right now, 12 pace calculators are live: Aquabike, Duathlon, Gravel Racing, HYROX, Mountain Bike, Open Water Swimming, Road Cycling, Rucking, Running, Trail Running, Triathlon, and Ultramarathon. The rest of Endurance Grid's 16 endurance sports are on the roadmap and shown as coming soon.
Are Endurance Grid pace calculators free?
Yes. Every pace calculator is free to use, with no account or sign-up required. Enter your goal and you get your paces right away.
How accurate is a pace calculator?
A pace calculator gives you an estimate, not a guarantee. It is a planning tool — your real pace on race day depends on the course, the conditions, and how your day is going. Use the number as a target to plan around rather than a promise.