Half Marathon Pace Chart
Taking on the half marathon? This chart covers finish times from 57:31 (near Jacob Kiplimo's world record of 57:31, set in 2021) all the way to 3:00:00. Find your target, see the pace, and know exactly where you should be at every checkpoint.
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| Finish Time | Pace /km | 5 km | 10 km | 15 km | 20 km | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57:31 | 2:44 | |||||
| 58:01 | 2:45 | |||||
| 58:31 | 2:46 | |||||
| 59:01 | 2:48 | |||||
| 59:31 | 2:49 | |||||
| 1:00:01 | 2:51 | |||||
| 1:00:31 | 2:52 | |||||
| 1:01:01 | 2:54 | |||||
| 1:01:31 | 2:55 | |||||
| 1:02:01 | 2:56 | |||||
| 1:02:31 | 2:58 | |||||
| 1:03:01 | 2:59 | |||||
| 1:03:31 | 3:01 | |||||
| 1:04:01 | 3:02 | |||||
| 1:04:31 | 3:03 | |||||
| 1:05:01 | 3:05 | |||||
| 1:05:31 | 3:06 | |||||
| 1:06:01 | 3:08 | |||||
| 1:06:31 | 3:09 | |||||
| 1:07:01 | 3:11 | |||||
| 1:07:31 | 3:12 | |||||
| 1:08:01 | 3:13 | |||||
| 1:08:31 | 3:15 | |||||
| 1:09:01 | 3:16 | |||||
| 1:09:31 | 3:18 | |||||
| 1:10:01 | 3:19 | |||||
| 1:10:31 | 3:21 | |||||
| 1:11:01 | 3:22 | |||||
| 1:11:31 | 3:23 | |||||
| 1:12:01 | 3:25 | |||||
| 1:12:31 | 3:26 | |||||
| 1:13:01 | 3:28 | |||||
| 1:13:31 | 3:29 | |||||
| 1:14:01 | 3:30 | |||||
| 1:14:31 | 3:32 | |||||
| 1:15:01 | 3:33 | |||||
| 1:15:31 | 3:35 | |||||
| 1:16:01 | 3:36 | |||||
| 1:16:31 | 3:38 | |||||
| 1:17:01 | 3:39 | |||||
| 1:17:31 | 3:40 | |||||
| 1:18:01 | 3:42 | |||||
| 1:18:31 | 3:43 | |||||
| 1:19:01 | 3:45 | |||||
| 1:19:31 | 3:46 | |||||
| 1:20:01 | 3:48 | |||||
| 1:20:31 | 3:49 | |||||
| 1:21:01 | 3:50 | |||||
| 1:21:31 | 3:52 | |||||
| 1:22:01 | 3:53 |
How to Read This Chart
Find your goal finish time in the left column. Read across to see the pace you need to maintain and your expected time at each checkpoint — all based on even splits.
FAQ
- What pace do I need for a sub-2-hour half marathon?
- A sub-2:00 half marathon requires approximately 5:41/km (9:09/mi). This is the most popular goal time among half marathon runners.
- What pace do I need for a sub-1:30 half marathon?
- To break 1:30, you need about 4:16/km (6:52/mi) — a competitive time that requires consistent training.
- What is a good half marathon time for beginners?
- Most first-time half marathoners finish between 2:00 and 2:30. Any finish is a great achievement. Find a realistic goal in this chart.
- How should I pace a half marathon?
- Most coaches recommend even splits or a slight negative split — starting conservatively and finishing strong. This chart shows even-split pacing.
- What is the half marathon world record?
- The men's half marathon world record is 57:31, set by Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) on November 21, 2021, in Lisbon. Source: World Athletics.
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