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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 | 5:38 | 2:27:41 |
| 3:45 | 6:02 | 2:38:14 |
| 4:00 | 6:26 | 2:48:47 |
| 4:15 | 6:50 | 2:59:20 |
| 4:30 | 7:15 | 3:09:53 |
| 4:45 | 7:39 | 3:20:26 |
| 5:00 | 8:03 | 3:30:59 |
| 5:15 | 8:27 | 3:41:31 |
| 5:30 | 8:51 | 3:52:04 |
| 5:45 | 9:15 | 4:02:37 |
| 6:00 | 9:39 | 4:13:10 |
| 6:15 | 10:04 | 4:23:43 |
| 6:30 | 10:28 | 4:34:16 |
| 6:45 | 10:52 | 4:44:49 |
| 7:00 | 11:16 | 4:55:22 |
| 7:15 | 11:40 | 5:05:55 |
| 7:30 | 12:04 | 5:16:28 |
| 7:45 | 12:28 | 5:27:01 |
| 8:00 | 12:52 | 5:37:34 |
| 8:15 | 13:17 | 5:48:07 |
| 8:30 | 13:41 | 5:58:39 |
| 8:45 | 14:05 | 6:09:12 |
| 9:00 | 14:29 | 6:19:45 |
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.