Half Marathon Pace Chart

How to Use This Half Marathon Pace Chart

This half marathon pace chart displays the required pace for various finish times. Locate your goal time, then use the corresponding pace to guide your training runs and race day strategy.

Common Half Marathon Goal Times

Sub 1:30 half marathon (1:29:59): An impressive achievement requiring a pace of approximately 4:16/km (6:52/mi).

Sub 1:45 half marathon (1:44:59): A strong performance for experienced runners at 4:58/km (8:00/mi).

Sub 2-hour half marathon (1:59:59): A popular milestone requiring 5:41/km (9:09/mi).

2:15 half marathon: A realistic goal for recreational runners at 6:24/km (10:18/mi).

Half Marathon Pacing Strategy

The half marathon requires a balance between speed and endurance:

• Controlled start: Run the first 2-3 km at or slightly below goal pace to avoid early burnout
• Steady middle: Maintain consistent goal pace from 5-15 km
• Strong finish: The last 5 km can be run at or slightly faster than goal pace if feeling strong
• Even effort: Focus on maintaining even effort rather than exact pace, especially on hilly courses

Training with Half Marathon Pace

Key workouts to incorporate:

• Tempo runs: 6-10 km at goal half marathon pace
• Long runs with pace segments: Include 5-8 km at race pace during long runs
• Race simulation: Practice running 15-18 km at goal pace 2-3 weeks before race day

Need Detailed Splits?

For kilometer-by-kilometer or mile-by-mile splits, use our Half Marathon Pace Calculator. Get customized split tables and pacing advice for your specific goal time.