Race Pace Calculator
Enter your goal finish time and we'll show the pace you need to hold — per kilometre and per mile — plus an even-split table to race by.
Even splits
| km | Cumulative time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5:00 |
| 2 | 10:00 |
| 3 | 15:00 |
| 4 | 20:00 |
| 5 | 25:00 |
Your race pace is simply your finish time divided by the distance. Holding an even pace — running each kilometre at the same effort — is the most reliable way to hit a goal time, because going out too fast is the single most common reason runners fade in the second half.
Use the splits table to memorise a few checkpoints. If your 5K goal is 25:00, that's 5:00 per kilometre, so you want to pass 1K at 5:00, 2K at 10:00, and so on. On race day, terrain, heat, and wind will move you off the exact numbers — aim for even effort rather than even pace on hilly courses.
Want pacing that adapts to your real fitness instead of a flat average? RUNNIQ sets personalised pace zones from your recent runs and builds the whole plan around them.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good pace for a beginner?+
There's no single 'good' pace — the right easy pace is one where you can hold a conversation. Most of your running should be at that comfortable effort, with only a small amount faster.
Should I pace by kilometre or by mile?+
Use whichever your watch and the course markers use. We show both so you can match the race's signage.
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