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Marathon Pacing Chart

Build a marathon pacing chart from a target finish time or target pace. See required pace and cumulative times at every 5 km and every mile.

Use mm:ss or hh:mm:ss.

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How to use a marathon pacing chart

A marathon pacing chart turns your target finish time into checkpoints you can use during training or race day. Enter a finish time, choose kilometers or miles, and select an even, negative or positive split strategy.

The chart shows cumulative clock times at every 5 km mark and every mile, including the finish. The classic reference marks are useful at a glance: sub-3:00 needs 4:16/km (6:52/mile), sub-3:30 needs 4:58/km (8:00/mile), sub-4:00 needs 5:41/km (9:09/mile), sub-4:30 needs 6:24/km (10:18/mile), and sub-5:00 needs 7:07/km (11:26/mile).

Even pacing keeps the same pace throughout. A negative split makes the second half faster; most world records are run as slight negative splits. A positive split makes the first half faster, which usually happens by accident rather than as a plan.

Pace per km = total seconds ÷ 42.195; pace per mile = total seconds ÷ 26.21876

Marathon pacing chart FAQ

What is the best way to use a marathon pacing chart?

Choose a realistic target finish time, then use the cumulative checkpoints to keep effort controlled early and compare your race progress with the plan.

What is an even split?

An even split means covering the marathon at the same pace throughout, with each checkpoint based on the same average pace.

Should I use a negative split?

A negative split means the second half is faster than the first. The chart uses a 1% first-half adjustment and preserves your exact target finish time.

Why are both 5 km and mile tables included?

The two tables let you follow the distance markers used by your race, watch, training route or pacing band.

Does the chart include the final partial mile?

Yes. The mile table includes miles 1 through 26 and the final 0.21876 mile to the 42.195 km finish.