How it works
Average pace is calculated over the whole session. A race estimate at constant pace ignores terrain, fatigue and weather.
FormulaPace (minutes/km) = total minutes ÷ distance (km).
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Running pace: a worked example
With distance (km) 5, time (minutes) 28, the average pace per kilometre is 5m 36s.
| Distance (km) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Time (minutes) | 28 |
| Average pace per kilometre | 5m 36s |
|---|---|
| Average speed | 10.71 km/h |
| Projected 5 km time | 28m 00s |
| Projected 10 km time | 56m 00s |
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Frequently asked questions
How is the running pace calculated?
Pace (minutes/km) = total minutes ÷ distance (km). Average pace is calculated over the whole session. A race estimate at constant pace ignores terrain, fatigue and weather.
What does the running pace example show?
With distance (km) 5, time (minutes) 28, the average pace per kilometre is 5m 36s. Average speed: 10.71 km/h; Projected 5 km time: 28m 00s; Projected 10 km time: 56m 00s.
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