Pace Calculator: Plan Your Run, Walk, or Ride

Calculate your speed and crush your fitness goals.

Whether you are training for your first 5K in London, a marathon in Boston, or a cycling tour in Vancouver, knowing your pace is the key to effective training. Our Pace Calculator helps you determine how fast you need to move to hit a specific time goal, or reveals your average speed after a workout.

How to Use This Calculator

You can solve for any of the three variables: Time, Distance, or Pace.

1. To Find Pace: Enter your total time and the distance covered.
2. To Find Time: Enter your target pace and the distance of the race.
3. To Find Distance: Enter your pace and how long you plan to exercise.

Common Race Distances

Quick Presets:

• 5K: 3.1 miles / 5 kilometers
• 10K: 6.2 miles / 10 kilometers
• Half-Marathon: 13.1 miles / 21.09 kilometers
• Marathon: 26.2 miles / 42.19 kilometers

Understanding Pace vs. Speed

While the terms are often used interchangeably, they represent different measurements:

• Pace: Measures the time it takes to cover a specific distance (e.g., 8 minutes per mile). This is the standard for runners.
• Speed: Measures the distance covered in a specific time (e.g., 12 miles per hour). This is the standard for cyclists and drivers.

Pace = Time Distance

Typical Races and World Record Paces