Race Pace Calculator
Calculate target pace and review race splits for a goal time and distance.
This race pace calculator helps you check a target pace and the split table that goes with it.
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What you can do
- Calculate target pace from goal time and distance
- Review the split table based on that pace
- Compare how the result changes when goal time or distance changes
When to use it
Use this tool when you want to:
- Set a race pace goal before a race
- Check split times for a target finish
- Compare different goal times
Example
If your goal is to finish a marathon in 4 hours:
- Target pace: 5:41 min/km
- Half split: ~2:00:00
You can use this calculator to check pace and splits together before race day.
Get the app
Use the full Pace Lab app for more features like split charts, race prediction, heart rate zones, and fueling planning.
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