Practical guide
A half marathon pace chart for common finish times, plus how to set realistic goals and pace by effort. Includes links to a pace calculator and race time predictor.
Updated Mar 20, 2026
| Finish time | Pace / mile | Pace / km |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20 | 6:06 | 3:48 |
| 1:25 | 6:29 | 4:02 |
| 1:30 | 6:52 | 4:16 |
| 1:35 | 7:15 | 4:30 |
| 1:40 | 7:38 | 4:44 |
| 1:45 | 8:01 | 4:59 |
| 1:50 | 8:23 | 5:13 |
| 1:55 | 8:46 | 5:27 |
| 2:00 | 9:09 | 5:41 |
| 2:05 | 9:32 | 5:55 |
| 2:10 | 9:55 | 6:10 |
| 2:15 | 10:18 | 6:24 |
| 2:20 | 10:41 | 6:38 |
| 2:25 | 11:04 | 6:52 |
| 2:30 | 11:27 | 7:07 |
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