Practical guide
A marathon pace chart for common finish times, plus how to use it without obsessing over splits. Includes links to a pace calculator and race time predictor.
Updated Mar 20, 2026
| Finish time | Pace / mile | Pace / km |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 |
| 3:15 | 7:26 | 4:37 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 |
| 4:00 | 9:09 | 5:41 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 |
| 4:45 | 10:52 | 6:45 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 |
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