Half Marathon Pace Chart
Complete pace chart for the half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) — find your target pace for any finish time from 1:10 to 3:00.
Half Marathon Finish Time to Pace Conversion
Every finish time from 1:10 to 3:00 with pace per mile, pace per km, and speed. Click any row to highlight it.
| Finish Time | Pace /Mile | Pace /KM | Speed (mph) | Speed (km/h) |
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Half Marathon Split Times for Popular Goal Times
Even-split targets per mile for common half marathon goals.
| Split | Split Time | Cumulative |
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What Your Half Marathon Time Predicts for Other Races
Based on a 2:00:00 half marathon using the Riegel formula. Use the pace calculator for custom predictions.
| Race | Predicted Time | Pace |
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Half Marathon Pace Chart FAQ
For recreational runners, a good half marathon time is 1:45–2:15 (8:01–10:17 per mile). Competitive runners target sub-1:30 (6:51/mile), and the average US half marathon finish time is approximately 2:02. First-time finishers typically complete between 2:00–2:30.
To break 2 hours in the half marathon, you need to average 9:09 per mile (5:41 per km). This is one of the most popular half marathon goals — it requires maintaining a steady pace just under 9:10/mile for 13.1 miles.
A sub-1:30 half marathon requires an average pace of 6:51 per mile (4:15 per km). This is an advanced goal that typically requires structured speedwork, tempo runs, and consistent mileage of 30+ miles per week.
A half marathon is 21.0975 kilometers, which equals 13.1094 miles (commonly rounded to 13.1 miles). It's exactly half the distance of a full marathon (42.195 km).
In the US, most races mark mile splits. Internationally, km markers are standard. Either works — the key is matching your watch alerts to the course markers. The splits table above uses miles since half marathon courses in the US typically mark mile points.
The Riegel formula is the most reliable method. A 50:00 10K predicts approximately a 1:49 half marathon, and a 60:00 10K predicts about 2:11. Your half marathon pace will typically be 20–30 seconds per mile slower than your 10K pace. Use the equivalent race times section or our pace calculator for exact predictions.
Understanding the Half Marathon Pace Chart
This half marathon pace chart covers every realistic finish time from 1:10 (elite) to 3:00 (walk-jog) with the corresponding pace per mile, pace per kilometer, and speed. Whether you're targeting a sub-2:00 finish or running your first half marathon, this chart helps you plan your pacing strategy.
How to Use This Chart on Race Day
Find your goal finish time, note your target pace per mile, and program your running watch with pace alerts. During the race, check your cumulative time at each mile marker against the splits table to know if you're on track. Starting slightly conservative (5–10 seconds/mile slower) for the first 3 miles usually leads to faster overall times.
Half Marathon Pace Zones
- Elite (1:10–1:20) — Sub-6:06/mile. Professional and sub-elite runners.
- Advanced (1:20–1:40) — 6:06–7:38/mile. Serious club runners with high mileage.
- Intermediate (1:40–2:00) — 7:38–9:09/mile. Regular runners with race experience.
- Recreational (2:00–2:30) — 9:09–11:27/mile. Average finishers and first-timers.
- Beginner (2:30–3:00) — 11:27–13:44/mile. Walk-run or power walking approach.
Training for Your Goal Pace
Once you know your target pace from the chart, incorporate tempo runs at that pace into your training. A common approach: run 4–6 miles at half marathon goal pace once per week, with easy runs on other days. Long runs of 10–13 miles at 30–60 seconds slower than goal pace build the endurance you'll need on race day.