5K Pace Calculator

Calculate the per-mile pace needed to finish a 5K (3.1 miles) in your target time.

min
sec

Pace (min/mile)

8 min

Pace (sec remainder)3 sec
Pace (min/km)5.00 min/km
Average Speed7.46 mph

Pace (min/mile) vs Target Minutes

How 5K Pace Is Calculated

A 5K is 5 kilometers or 3.10686 miles.

Formula

Pace (min/mile) = Total Time (minutes) / 3.10686

About the 5K

The 5K is the most popular race distance worldwide. It is a great starting point for new runners and a benchmark event for experienced athletes testing their speed-endurance.

Example Calculation

You want to finish a 5K in 25 minutes.

  1. 01Total time = 25 + 0/60 = 25 minutes
  2. 02Pace = 25 / 3.10686 = 8.05 min/mile
  3. 03That is 8 minutes and 3 seconds per mile
  4. 04Pace per km = 25 / 5 = 5.00 min/km
  5. 05Speed = 3.10686 / (25/60) = 7.46 mph

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