Running Pace Calculator

Explore the pace you need to hit to reach your running goal finish time.

Pick your distance and goal time to see the pace per mile and per kilometer you need to hold, plus a full split breakdown. Choose whether you want to hold a consistent pace or change speed in the second half, and the splits adjust to match.

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The same pace from start to finish.

Running Race Summary

Pace / mile
14:29
Pace / km
9:00
Finish time
45:00
Distance
3.1 mi

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Splits

Edit pacing details below and your finish time & race summary will update accordingly.
MarkSplitPace / mi
1 mi14:290:14:29 elapsed
2 mi14:290:28:58 elapsed
3 mi14:290:43:27 elapsed
3.1 mi · finish1:330:45:00 elapsed

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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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.

Race Near You

Find a Running Race Near You

Enter a city or ZIP to see the closest upcoming running races to line up for.

Upcoming Running races

Oct
12
Mon
Running
Tour de Gourd | 5k run & 2 mile walk | Damariscotta Pumpkinfest | Maine
4 Pump St, Newcastle, ME
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 58° / 43°·139 ft city elevation
Oct
12
Mon
Running
MACAA Conference Championship Meet
5184 Corey Rd, Greenville, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 76° / 54°·56 ft city elevation
Oct
12
Mon
Running
Epiphany Cross Country #3
2301 Trent Rd, New Bern, NC
5K
Avg 76° / 55°·13 ft city elevation
Oct
12
Mon
Running
The North Face Race to the Summit
5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton, VT
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 58° / 38°
Oct
12
Mon
Running
SHS Athletics Columbus Day 5K
261 Arcade Ave, Seekonk, MA
5K
Avg 65° / 46°
Oct
12
Mon
Running
TEST SET
1000 innovation, North Port, FL
5K
Avg 92° / 73°·16 ft city elevation
Oct
12
Mon
Running
Sachem Jeff Stone Cross Country Runs
177 Granny Rd, Farmingville, NY
1 Mile
Avg 66° / 49°
Oct–Nov
12–19
Mon–Thu
Running
Saline County Striders 6-week Free Run/Walk Clinic
301 Hill Farm Rd, Bryant, AR
5K
Avg 78° / 53°·465 ft city elevation
Oct–Dec
12–5
Mon–Sat
Running
DAVE'S HOLIDAY 5K TRAINING • 2026
5700 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH
Avg 67° / 46°·663 ft city elevation
Oct
13
Tue
Running
MRT 2026 5k
2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC
5K
Avg 74° / 51°·869 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my running pace?
Divide your goal finish time by the race distance. This calculator does it for you: choose a distance and enter a target time, and it returns your pace per mile and per kilometer along with a split for every mile or kilometer of the course.
What is a good 5k pace?
It depends entirely on the runner — a first 5k athlete vs. a seasoned marathon runner will run different times. Any pace that gets you to the finish is a valid goal. Use the calculator to work backward from whatever finish time you are aiming for to the pace it requires.
What do the race execution options mean?
Consistent pace means holding the same pace the whole way. "Go slower at the end" spreads your effort so the second half is a little slower than the first. "Go faster at the end" does the opposite. Pick whichever matches how you plan to run, and the split table updates so your target times reflect it.
What distances does this running pace calculator handle?
This running pace calculator can help you track pacing for any running distance. It will help you track your goal time, pace by split, and split time.