Marathon Pace Chart
Getting ready for 26.2? This chart covers marathon finish times from 2:00:00 to 6:00:00 — in 30-second increments. From elite-level pacing to a comfortable 6-hour finish, find your target and see the exact pace and checkpoint splits you need to stay on track. Based on Kelvin Kiptum's world record of 2:00:35, set in Chicago 2023.
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| Finish Time | Pace /km | 5 km | 10 km | 15 km | 20 km | 25 km | 30 km | 35 km | 40 km | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00:00 | 2:51 | |||||||||
| 2:00:30 | 2:51 | |||||||||
| 2:01:00 | 2:52 | |||||||||
| 2:01:30 | 2:53 | |||||||||
| 2:02:00 | 2:53 | |||||||||
| 2:02:30 | 2:54 | |||||||||
| 2:03:00 | 2:55 | |||||||||
| 2:03:30 | 2:56 | |||||||||
| 2:04:00 | 2:56 | |||||||||
| 2:04:30 | 2:57 | |||||||||
| 2:05:00 | 2:58 | |||||||||
| 2:05:30 | 2:58 | |||||||||
| 2:06:00 | 2:59 | |||||||||
| 2:06:30 | 3:00 | |||||||||
| 2:07:00 | 3:01 | |||||||||
| 2:07:30 | 3:01 | |||||||||
| 2:08:00 | 3:02 | |||||||||
| 2:08:30 | 3:03 | |||||||||
| 2:09:00 | 3:03 | |||||||||
| 2:09:30 | 3:04 | |||||||||
| 2:10:00 | 3:05 | |||||||||
| 2:10:30 | 3:06 | |||||||||
| 2:11:00 | 3:06 | |||||||||
| 2:11:30 | 3:07 | |||||||||
| 2:12:00 | 3:08 | |||||||||
| 2:12:30 | 3:08 | |||||||||
| 2:13:00 | 3:09 | |||||||||
| 2:13:30 | 3:10 | |||||||||
| 2:14:00 | 3:11 | |||||||||
| 2:14:30 | 3:11 | |||||||||
| 2:15:00 | 3:12 | |||||||||
| 2:15:30 | 3:13 | |||||||||
| 2:16:00 | 3:13 | |||||||||
| 2:16:30 | 3:14 | |||||||||
| 2:17:00 | 3:15 | |||||||||
| 2:17:30 | 3:16 | |||||||||
| 2:18:00 | 3:16 | |||||||||
| 2:18:30 | 3:17 | |||||||||
| 2:19:00 | 3:18 | |||||||||
| 2:19:30 | 3:18 | |||||||||
| 2:20:00 | 3:19 | |||||||||
| 2:20:30 | 3:20 | |||||||||
| 2:21:00 | 3:20 | |||||||||
| 2:21:30 | 3:21 | |||||||||
| 2:22:00 | 3:22 | |||||||||
| 2:22:30 | 3:23 | |||||||||
| 2:23:00 | 3:23 | |||||||||
| 2:23:30 | 3:24 | |||||||||
| 2:24:00 | 3:25 | |||||||||
| 2:24:30 | 3:25 |
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-4-hour marathon?
- A sub-4:00 marathon requires approximately 5:41/km (9:09/mi). This is the most common marathon goal, achieved by about 40% of finishers.
- What pace do I need for a sub-3-hour marathon?
- Breaking 3 hours requires about 4:16/km (6:52/mi) — an elite-level goal achieved by roughly 4% of marathon runners.
- What pace do I need to Boston Qualify (BQ)?
- BQ times vary by age and gender. For the most common qualifying standard (3:05 for men 18–34), you need about 4:23/km (7:04/mi).
- Should I run even splits in a marathon?
- Research shows even or slight negative splits produce the fastest marathon times. Starting too fast is the most common pacing mistake. This chart shows even-split pacing.
- What is the marathon world record?
- The men's marathon world record is 2:00:35, set by Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) on October 8, 2023, at the Chicago Marathon. Source: World Athletics.
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