Pace compared with speed

Pace is the time needed to cover one unit of distance, such as 5:00 per kilometer. Speed is distance covered per hour. Runners commonly use pace because it maps directly to split times.

Using race distance

Enter the measured course distance and elapsed finish time. A 5-kilometer result of 25 minutes gives an average pace of 5:00 per kilometer. Actual pace may vary throughout the event.

Planning training

Average race pace can be a useful reference, but training intensity should reflect fitness, recovery, terrain, weather, and professional guidance where appropriate. GPS measurements can also contain small errors.

This calculator reports average pace. It does not account for stops, elevation, or varying split times.