Marathon calculator
Marathon Pace Calculator
Calculate the pace you need to run for your marathon goal time. Enter your target finish time and get your required min/km pace and average speed.
Marathon pace calculator
Enter your marathon goal time to calculate the pace you need to run.
Popular marathon goals
Marathon goal time
Required pace
5:41 min/km
Average speed
10.55 km/h
How to calculate marathon pace
Marathon pace is calculated by dividing your target finish time by the marathon distance of 42.195 km. For example, a 4 hour marathon requires an average pace of about 5:41 min/km.
This calculator is useful for setting marathon race goals, comparing different finish times and planning your pacing strategy before race day.
Common marathon pace goals
| Goal time | Pace | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 4:16 min/km | 14.07 km/h |
| 3:30:00 | 4:59 min/km | 12.06 km/h |
| 4:00:00 | 5:41 min/km | 10.55 km/h |
| 4:30:00 | 6:24 min/km | 9.38 km/h |
| 5:00:00 | 7:07 min/km | 8.44 km/h |