# Running Pace Calculator

URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/sports/running-pace/
Last updated: 2026-10-25

> The running pace calculator finds your pace per kilometre or mile from distance and finish time, plus your average speed. Type a pace to find the finish time for a distance.

## Inputs

- Distance (km, mi, m)
- Finish time (min, h, s)

## Results

- Pace
- Speed

## Formula

```
Pace = time ÷ distance
Speed = distance ÷ time
```

## Explanation

Runners plan races and training by pace. Holding an even pace is usually the fastest strategy.

### How to use the Running Pace Calculator

- **Distance**
- **Finish time**
- Want to work backwards? Type a value into **Pace** and **Finish time** is calculated for you.

Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.

### How it works

Divide the total time in minutes by the distance to get minutes per kilometre or mile.

### Inputs explained

FieldWhat to enterDistanceUnits: km, mi, mFinish timeUnits: min, h, s

### What each result means

- **Pace** = [Finish time]÷[Distance]
- **Speed** = [Distance]÷([Finish time]÷60)

## Worked example

Inputs — Distance: 10 km; Finish time: 50 min.

Results — **Pace = 5:00**; Speed = 12 km/h.

## FAQ

**How do I read 5:00 min/km?**
Five minutes per kilometre.

**What pace is a 4-hour marathon?**
About 5:41 per km or 9:09 per mile.

**What formula does the Running Pace Calculator use?**
Pace = time ÷ distance.

**Can I work backwards from the result?**
Yes. Type the result you want into Pace and the calculator finds the matching finish time.