Pace Calculator

Pace Calculator

Calculate your running pace and splits

About Pace Calculator

Our comprehensive pace calculator helps runners, cyclists, and athletes determine their pace, speed, and split times for various distances. Whether you're training for a race, tracking your fitness progress, or planning your workout strategy, this tool provides accurate pace calculations and conversions.

What It Calculates

  • Pace: Time per unit distance (e.g., minutes per mile)
  • Speed: Distance per unit time (e.g., miles per hour)
  • Split Times: Time for each segment of your distance
  • Unit Conversions: Switch between miles and kilometers
  • Training Paces: Different paces for various workout types

Common Use Cases

Running
  • Marathon and half-marathon pacing
  • 5K and 10K race strategies
  • Training run pace planning
  • Interval workout timing
  • Recovery run pacing
Cycling
  • Century ride planning
  • Time trial pacing
  • Group ride coordination
  • Training zone calculations
  • Race strategy development

Understanding Your Results

Pace

Time per mile or kilometer

Speed

Miles or kilometers per hour

Splits

Time for each distance segment

How to Use

Enter your distance, time, and select your preferred units. The calculator will compute your pace, provide speed conversions, and generate split times for training and race planning.

Pace Training Zones

Easy Pace: 60-70% of race pace

Marathon Pace: 80-85% of race pace

Tempo Pace: 85-90% of race pace

Threshold Pace: 90-95% of race pace

Interval Pace: 95-100% of race pace

Race Pace: 100% of target race pace

Training Applications

  • Race Pacing: Plan your race strategy with even splits
  • Workout Planning: Calculate target paces for different training intensities
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor improvements in your pace over time
  • Group Training: Coordinate paces with training partners
  • Recovery Management: Ensure easy days are truly easy
Pro Tip

Use negative splits (starting slower and finishing faster) for optimal race performance. Your pace calculator can help you plan these splits to ensure you don't start too fast and have energy left for the finish.