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Pace Calculator

Calculate your running pace and speed.

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About the Pace Calculator

Calculate your running pace free — enter the distance you ran and your time, and get your pace per kilometer and per mile, plus your speed in km/h and mph. Perfect for planning race splits, checking training runs, and figuring out the pace you need to hit a 5K, 10K, half, or marathon goal. Works for running, walking, cycling, and swimming — any distance and time.

How to use the Pace Calculator

  1. 01Enter the distance and choose kilometers or miles.
  2. 02Enter your time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
  3. 03Read your pace per km and per mile, plus speed.

Frequently asked questions

What is running pace?

Pace is how long it takes to cover one unit of distance — usually minutes per kilometer or per mile. A 5:00/km pace means five minutes for each kilometer.

What pace do I need for a sub-4-hour marathon?

About 5:41 per km (9:09 per mile). Enter 42.195 km and 4:00:00 to see it — or adjust to plan any goal.

Does it work for walking or cycling?

Yes — it works for any distance and time, so you can use it for walking, cycling, and swimming pace too.

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