Half Marathon Pace Chart
The half marathon is a favorite for good reason: it is a real endurance challenge, but the training fits into a busy life. Getting your pacing right is the key to a strong finish.
A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometers). Find your goal finish time below to see the pace per mile and per kilometer you need to hold, plus your target time at the halfway point.
For example, to run a half marathon in 2:00:00, you need to average 9:09 per mile (5:41 per kilometer). Need a time that is not listed? Use the pace calculator.
Half Marathon finish times and paces
| Finish time | Pace (min/mile) | Pace (min/km) | Halfway split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10:00 | 5:20 | 3:19 | 35:00 |
| 1:15:00 | 5:43 | 3:33 | 37:30 |
| 1:20:00 | 6:06 | 3:48 | 40:00 |
| 1:25:00 | 6:29 | 4:02 | 42:30 |
| 1:30:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 45:00 |
| 1:35:00 | 7:15 | 4:30 | 47:30 |
| 1:40:00 | 7:38 | 4:44 | 50:00 |
| 1:45:00 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 52:30 |
| 1:50:00 | 8:23 | 5:13 | 55:00 |
| 1:55:00 | 8:46 | 5:27 | 57:30 |
| 2:00:00 | 9:09 | 5:41 | 1:00:00 |
| 2:05:00 | 9:32 | 5:55 | 1:02:30 |
| 2:10:00 | 9:55 | 6:10 | 1:05:00 |
| 2:15:00 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 1:07:30 |
| 2:20:00 | 10:41 | 6:38 | 1:10:00 |
| 2:25:00 | 11:04 | 6:52 | 1:12:30 |
| 2:30:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 1:15:00 |
| 2:35:00 | 11:49 | 7:21 | 1:17:30 |
| 2:40:00 | 12:12 | 7:35 | 1:20:00 |
| 2:45:00 | 12:35 | 7:49 | 1:22:30 |
| 2:50:00 | 12:58 | 8:03 | 1:25:00 |
| 2:55:00 | 13:21 | 8:18 | 1:27:30 |
| 3:00:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 1:30:00 |
| 3:05:00 | 14:07 | 8:46 | 1:32:30 |
| 3:10:00 | 14:30 | 9:00 | 1:35:00 |
| 3:15:00 | 14:52 | 9:15 | 1:37:30 |
| 3:20:00 | 15:15 | 9:29 | 1:40:00 |
| 3:25:00 | 15:38 | 9:43 | 1:42:30 |
| 3:30:00 | 16:01 | 9:57 | 1:45:00 |
Tips for pacing your half marathon
- Start controlled. Run the first 2–3 miles at or slightly slower than goal pace. You have plenty of time to make up a few seconds.
- Use the halfway split. For an even race, you should pass the 6.55-mile mark at about half your goal time. The halfway column shows that target.
- Plan your fueling. Many runners take a gel or sports drink around 45–60 minutes. Practice it in training so race day holds no surprises.
- Aim for a negative split. Running the second half slightly faster than the first is the most reliable way to a personal best.
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