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Half marathon pace

2:10 half marathon pace

Per mile9:55
Per km6:10
Treadmill6.1 mph

To run a half marathon in 2:10:00, hold 9:55 per mile or 6:10 per kilometer the whole way. That is about 6.1 mph on a treadmill.

Splits at even pace

PointElapsed time
Mile 19:55
Mile 219:50
Mile 329:45
Mile 439:40
Mile 549:35
Mile 659:30
Mile 71:09:25
Mile 81:19:20
Mile 91:29:15
Mile 101:39:10
Mile 111:49:05
Mile 121:59:00
Mile 132:08:55
Finish2:10:00

Even pacing means running every mile at the same speed. Write two or three of these split times on your hand or set them as pace alerts on your watch, and check them as you pass the markers.

Same pace, other units

Per mile9:55
Per kilometer6:10
Per 400 m track lap2:28
Treadmill speed6.1 mph

A little faster or slower

How much each change in pace moves your finish time:

ChangePace per mileFinish time
-20 sec/mile9:352:05:38
-10 sec/mile9:452:07:49
-5 sec/mile9:502:08:54
+5 sec/mile10:002:11:06
+10 sec/mile10:052:12:11
+20 sec/mile10:152:14:22

What this time equals at other distances

RaceEquivalent time
5K28:16
10K58:55
Marathon4:31:02

Equivalents use Riegel's endurance formula (T2 = T1 x (D2/D1)^1.06) and assume equal training for each distance. Try your own in the race time predictor.

Other half marathon goal times

Frequently asked questions

What pace do I need for a 2:10 half marathon?

To run a half marathon in 2:10:00, hold 9:55 per mile or 6:10 per kilometer the whole way. That is about 6.1 mph on a treadmill.

What is a 2:10 half marathon equal to at other distances?

Using Riegel's endurance formula (exponent 1.06), it is roughly 5K 28:16, 10K 58:55, Marathon 4:31:02. Predictions assume equal training for each distance.

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