Hill Grade Adjusted Pace Calculator

Why Use This Tool?

• Understand Your Performance on Hills: Find out how your pace and time are impacted by elevation gain. Whether you’re training for a hilly marathon or a flat 5K, this tool helps you understand the trade-offs.
• Predict Flat vs. Elevated Performance: Curious how you’d perform on a flat course compared to your usual hilly runs (or vice versa)? The tool calculates your expected pace and completion time, factoring in elevation adjustments.
• Plan Better Workouts: Know exactly how much effort a hilly route requires. Use the tool to simulate “always uphill” scenarios, helping you prepare for challenging races or hill-based workouts.
• Optimise Race Strategy: Gain a realistic understanding of how your pace changes with terrain. Use this insight to plan smarter splits for races, ensuring you don’t burn out too soon on steep climbs.
• Customisable for Your Needs: The tool supports both metric and imperial units, allowing you to view results in the format you’re most comfortable with.

What Does It Work Out for You?

1. Original Pace and Time: Based on your distance and duration, it calculates your pace and total time for the given run.
2. Adjusted Pace and Time: Using elevation gain and your chosen scenario, the tool predicts how your pace and time would change in:
   • A flat-to-elevation simulation.
   • An elevation-to-flat simulation.
   • Always uphill conditions.

This data-driven approach ensures you’re equipped to train smarter, race faster, and achieve your running goals with greater confidence. Perfect for runners of all levels, from beginners aiming to understand terrain impact to seasoned athletes optimising their performance.