Marathon Pace Chart

Every marathon finish time from 3:30/km to 9:00/km in 15-second pace increments. Plan your 42.195 km race with confidence.

Target marathon times

Sub-2:45

3:55/km · 6:18/mile

2:45:00

Sub-3:00

4:16/km · 6:52/mile

3:00:00

Sub-3:15

4:37/km · 7:26/mile

3:15:00

Sub-3:30

4:59/km · 8:01/mile

3:30:00

Sub-4:00

5:41/km · 9:09/mile

4:00:00

Sub-4:30

6:24/km · 10:18/mile

4:30:00

Sub-5:00

7:07/km · 11:27/mile

5:00:00

Marathon finish time by pace

Pace (min/km)Pace (min/mile)Marathon Time
3:305:382:27:41
3:456:022:38:14
4:006:262:48:47
4:156:502:59:20
4:307:153:09:53
4:457:393:20:26
5:008:033:30:59
5:158:273:41:31
5:308:513:52:04
5:459:154:02:37
6:009:394:13:10
6:1510:044:23:43
6:3010:284:34:16
6:4510:524:44:49
7:0011:164:55:22
7:1511:405:05:55
7:3012:045:16:28
7:4512:285:27:01
8:0012:525:37:34
8:1513:175:48:07
8:3013:415:58:39
8:4514:056:09:12
9:0014:296:19:45

All times rounded to the nearest second. Marathon = 42.195 km / 26.219 miles.

Marathon pace questions

What pace for a sub-3 hour marathon?

A sub-3 hour marathon requires averaging 4:16 per km (6:52 per mile) for the entire 42.195 km. This is an elite amateur time that fewer than 5% of marathon runners achieve.

What pace for a sub-4 hour marathon?

To finish a marathon under 4 hours you need to average 5:41 per km (9:09 per mile). This is a popular goal for experienced recreational runners. Consistent long runs up to 32 km in training are essential.

How should I pace my first marathon?

Run the first half 1–2 minutes slower than your goal split. Most first-time marathon mistakes come from starting too fast. Aim for even effort rather than even pace — you will naturally slow slightly over 42 km.

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