Trail Running Pace Calculator

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

Pick your distance and goal time to see the average pace and a full split breakdown. Trail pace swings with the terrain — climbs, descents, and technical footing — so treat the even model as a starting point and tap any split to set your own pace where the course gets hard.

Distance & Goals

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The same pace from start to finish.

Your pace

Pace / mile
16:06
Pace / km
10:00
Finish time
50:00
Distance
3.1 mi

Splits

Tap a pace to set your own for that segment.
MarkSplitPace / miCumulative
1 mi16:060:16:06
2 mi16:060:32:11
3 mi16:060:48:17
3.1 mi · finish1:430:50:00

From Endurance Grid

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.

Trail running swaps the pavement for dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths. Climbs, descents, and uneven footing make every course its own, and the payoff is quiet woods, big views, and a finish that feels like an adventure.

Read the Guide

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.

Race Near You

Find a Trail Running race near you

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

Upcoming Trail Running races

Jul
8
Wed
Trail Running
DFW Burning Soles Trail Series Race 4
Northshore Trail MADD Shelter, Flower Mound, TX
5K · 10K
Avg 93° / 73°·597 ft city elevation
Jul
10
Fri
Trail Running
Central Illinois Summer Trail Series #2
Coal Bank Rd, Metamora, IL
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 86° / 65°·780 ft city elevation
Jul
10–11
Fri–Sat
Trail Running
Silverheels Trail Runs
441-463 Boreas Pass Rd, Como, CO
100K · Ultra · Other
Avg 71° / 42°·9,377 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Trail Running
Jack Settles Deerfly Stomp 2026
North Lake Park, Stevensville, MI
5K
Avg 84° / 62°·610 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Trail Running
The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K & 10K Trail Races
Natural Bridge Campground, Slade, KY
5K · 10K
Avg 84° / 64°·745 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Trail Running
Mineral Creek Trail Race
414 West Hanagita Street, Valdez, AK
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 62° / 47°·639 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Trail Running
San Lorenzo River Trail Run
Harvey West Park (Friendship Picnic Area), Santa Cruz, CA
2 Mile / 3K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K · Other
Avg 74° / 54°·36 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Trail Running
Rudy Rumble Trail Run
137 Overstreet Rd, Owensboro, KY
1 Mile · 10K
Avg 87° / 68°·399 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Trail Running
Blue Mountain 30k and 10k
Peak Health and Wellness Center, Missoula, MT
10K · Other
Avg 84° / 52°·3,168 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Trail Running
Run With The Wild
Morrell Creek Road, Seeley Lake, MT
1K · 5K · 10K
Avg 82° / 44°·4,018 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is trail running pace the same as road pace?+
No — trail running pace is usually slower than road pace because climbs, descents, and technical footing cost time. Use the calculator for your average target, then use the pace calculator to edit individual splits to reflect the hard and easy sections of your race.
How do I pace a hilly trail race?+
Rather than holding a consistent pace, trail runners often plan for slower splits for specific legs of the race that have big climbs, and faster splits on when they are going downhill. Tap any split in the table to set your own pace for that segment, and the finish time updates to match your plan.
What distances does this trail running pace calculator handle?+
This trail running pace calculator can help you track pacing for any trail running distance. It will help you track your goal time, pace by split, and split time.