Pace
Target Pace Calculator
Use this when you have a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or custom goal and want to know the pace and splits needed to get there.
- Calculates average target pace from distance and goal time.
- Shows even-pace checkpoints as a neutral baseline, not the only valid race strategy.
- Long distances use key checkpoints and always include the finish.
Target pace turns a goal time into an average-speed planning baseline. The even-pace checkpoints help verify cumulative timing without prescribing one race strategy.
- Choose a race distance or enter a custom distance.
- Enter the goal finish time you want to test.
- Use kilometers for metric splits or miles when planning by mile markers.
The target pace is the average pace needed for the goal. Actual execution may vary with terrain, weather, congestion, fueling, and pacing strategy.
- Compare the target pace with recent easy and hard runs.
- Practice even pacing before trying faster race goals.
- Use the split table to avoid starting too fast.
Use the target pace as a planning number, then build the fitness to make that pace feel controlled.
What pace do I need for my goal time?
Target pace 6:00 min/km
Target time 30:00
Even-pace baseline checkpoints
These cumulative times assume the same average pace throughout. Use them as a neutral planning baseline, then adjust race execution for terrain, weather, congestion, fueling, and your pacing strategy.