Running Pace Calculator

Running pace = Total time divided by distance. For example, completing a 5K (5 km) in 25 minutes gives a pace of 25 divided by 5 = 5:00 minutes per kilometer, or about 8:03 per mile. Our calculator converts between all common pace and speed units and predicts race finish times.

A good 5K time depends heavily on age, sex, and fitness level. For recreational runners: under 30 minutes is a solid benchmark. Intermediate runners aim for 20-25 minutes. Competitive age-group runners target sub-20 minutes. Elite runners complete 5K in under 15 minutes.