Running Pace Calculator

What is Running Pace?

Running pace is the time it takes to cover a specific distance, typically expressed as minutes per mile or kilometer. Understanding your running pace is crucial for:

• Training for specific race distances
• Setting realistic race goals
• Planning your training runs
• Tracking your running progress
• Calculating split times for long-distance races

Common Race Distances

Our calculator includes preset distances for popular running events:

• Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km)
• 10K (6.2 miles / 10 km)
• 5K (3.1 miles / 5 km)
• 1 Mile (1.6 km)
• Ultra Marathons (50 miles, 100 miles)

How to Use the Calculator

Enter any two of the following values to calculate the third:

• Time: Your total running time
• Distance: The distance you plan to run
• Pace: Your target pace per mile/kilometer

You can also:

• Convert between different units (miles, kilometers, meters)
• Calculate split times for any distance
• Use preset common race distances
• Calculate pace for different segments of your run

Tips for Using Running Pace

Understanding and using running pace effectively can significantly improve your training and racing:

• Start with a comfortable pace and gradually increase it
• Use negative splits (faster second half) for optimal race performance
• Account for elevation changes and terrain in your pace calculations
• Consider weather conditions when planning your pace
• Use split times to adjust your pace during long runs

Training Applications

This calculator is useful for various training scenarios:

• Planning tempo runs and intervals
• Setting target paces for different training zones
• Calculating recovery paces between intervals
• Planning long run paces
• Setting race day pace targets

What happened to the Cool Running pace calculator?

The original Cool Running pace calculator was a popular tool among runners for many years. While it's no longer available, our calculator provides all the same functionality plus additional features:

• More precise calculations with decimal support
• Modern, mobile-friendly interface
• Real-time unit conversions
• Active development team

Using a pace calculator for 400m track workouts

Track workouts are a crucial part of many runners' training programs. Our calculator makes it easy to plan and execute 400m intervals:

• Calculate target times for 400m repeats
• Plan recovery periods between intervals
• Convert between 400m splits and mile pace
• Calculate total workout time and distance
• Plan progressive interval workouts

For example, if you want to run 400m repeats at 5:00 mile pace, you can quickly calculate that each 400m should take 1:15 (75 seconds).

Better version of Active.com pace calculator

While Active.com's pace calculator is popular, our calculator offers several advantages:

• More intuitive interface with clear input fields
• Support for more precise time inputs (including milliseconds)
• Ability to calculate splits for any distance
• No ads or distracting elements
• Preset common race distances for quick calculations
• Active development team

Our calculator is designed to be both powerful and easy to use, making it the perfect tool for runners of all levels.

Need help with pace calculations?

Here's how to use this calculator:

• Enter your target pace and distance to calculate your finish time
• Enter your finish time and distance to calculate your average pace
• Enter your pace and finish time to calculate the distance you can cover
• Use the splits calculator to plan your race strategy

Common scenarios:

• Planning a marathon: If you want to run 26.2 miles in 4 hours, your pace should be 9:09 per mile
• Training for a 5K: For a 25-minute 5K, you'll need to maintain an 8:03 pace per mile
• Interval training: If you're doing 400m repeats at 90 seconds each, that's a 6:02 pace per mile