Enter your running pace to estimate your official 5K finish time (5 km / 3.1069 miles).
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Use this 5K pace calculator to estimate your 5K finish time from your running pace. Enter your pace in minutes per kilometre or minutes per mile, and the calculator will show your projected time for the full 5K distance.
A 5K is 5 kilometres, or approximately 3.1 miles. It is one of the most popular running distances because it is short enough for beginners but still demanding enough for experienced runners chasing a faster personal best.
How to use the 5K pace calculator
Enter your target pace, choose whether you run in min/km or min/mile, and the calculator will estimate your 5K finish time.
You can use it to answer questions such as:
What pace do I need for a 30 minute 5K?
What is my 5K time if I run 5:00 per kilometre?
What is my 5K finish time at 8:00 per mile?
How fast do I need to run to break 25 minutes?
This is useful before a race, during training, or when comparing different pace targets.
Popular 5K finish time targets
| 5K finish time | Pace per km | Pace per mile |
|---|---|---|
| 40:00 | 8:00/km | 12:52/mile |
| 35:00 | 7:00/km | 11:16/mile |
| 30:00 | 6:00/km | 9:39/mile |
| 27:30 | 5:30/km | 8:51/mile |
| 25:00 | 5:00/km | 8:03/mile |
| 22:30 | 4:30/km | 7:15/mile |
| 20:00 | 4:00/km | 6:26/mile |
| 17:30 | 3:30/km | 5:38/mile |
| 15:00 | 3:00/km | 4:50/mile |
What is a good 5K pace?
A good 5K pace depends on your current fitness, experience, age, and training history. For many beginner runners, finishing a 5K is the first goal. After that, common targets include running under 35 minutes, under 30 minutes, under 25 minutes, or under 20 minutes.
A 30 minute 5K requires an average pace of 6:00 per kilometre or about 9:39 per mile. A 25 minute 5K requires 5:00 per kilometre or about 8:03 per mile. A 20 minute 5K requires 4:00 per kilometre or about 6:26 per mile.
The calculator helps you turn those targets into clear pacing numbers instead of guessing.
Why pacing matters in a 5K
The 5K is short, but pacing still matters. Start too fast and the final kilometre can become ugly. Start too slowly and you may leave time on the course.
A useful approach is to choose a realistic target pace, check the expected finish time, and then compare your splits across each kilometre. For example, if your target is a 25 minute 5K, each kilometre needs to average around 5 minutes.
Who this 5K pace calculator is for
This tool is useful for:
Beginner runners planning their first 5K
Parkrun participants checking weekly progress
Runners aiming for a sub 30 minute 5K
Runners trying to break 25 minutes or 20 minutes
Coaches setting simple pace targets
Anyone comparing min/km and min/mile pacing
Whether you are training for a local 5K, a parkrun, a charity race, or using 5K as a fitness benchmark, this calculator gives you a quick and reliable way to convert pace into finish time.
5K pace calculator FAQ
How far is a 5K?
A 5K is 5 kilometres, which is approximately 3.1 miles.
What pace is needed for a 30 minute 5K?
To run a 30 minute 5K, you need to average 6:00 per kilometre or about 9:39 per mile.
What pace is needed for a 25 minute 5K?
To run a 25 minute 5K, you need to average 5:00 per kilometre or about 8:03 per mile.
What pace is needed for a 20 minute 5K?
To run a 20 minute 5K, you need to average 4:00 per kilometre or about 6:26 per mile.
Is this calculator for min/km or min/mile?
The calculator works with both. You can enter your pace in minutes per kilometre or minutes per mile and calculate your estimated 5K finish time.