5K Pace Chart: Per Mile Splits for Every Finish Time (15–50 Minutes)

Use this 5K pace chart to quickly find your ideal pace per mile based on your goal finish time. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or running your first 5K, knowing your pace helps you stay consistent and avoid starting too fast.

This chart breaks down exactly where you should be at each mile so you can track your progress and race with confidence. Use it to plan your strategy, practice your pacing in training, and run your strongest 5K from start to finish.

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5k Pace Chart (Miles Version)

5k finishing goal time by pace

A 5K is 3.1 miles, so your pace per mile determines your total finish time.

5K Goal Time Average Pace Per Mile
15:00 5K 4:49 per mile
18:00 5K 5:47 per mile
20:00 5K 6:26 per mile
22:00 5K 7:05 per mile
25:00 5K 8:03 per mile
27:30 5K 8:52 per mile
30:00 5K 9:39 per mile
35:00 5K 11:16 per mile
40:00 5K 12:52 per mile
45:00 5K 14:29 per mile

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how to use this 5k pace chart

This 5K pace chart helps you quickly find your ideal pace per mile and stay on track during your race:

Step 1: Choose your goal time
Find your target 5K finish time in the chart (for example, 25:00 or 30:00).


Step 2: Identify your pace per mile
Use the chart to see exactly how fast you need to run each mile to hit that goal.


Step 3: Follow your mile splits
Check your projected time at each mile marker so you know if you’re on pace throughout the race.


Step 4: Practice in training
Use your goal pace during workouts to build confidence and make race pace feel more natural.

what is a good 5k pace?

A “good” 5K pace per mile depends on your experience, fitness, and race goals. Here’s a simple breakdown:

  • Beginner:
     10:00–13:00+ per mile
    Perfect for new runners or those running for fun. Focus is on finishing the race comfortably and building endurance.
  • Intermediate:
     7:30–10:00 per mile
    For runners who train regularly and aim for goals like sub-30 or sub-25 minutes. Steady pacing and consistency are important.
  • Advanced:
     5:00–7:30 per mile
    Strong, competitive runners targeting faster times like sub-22 or sub-20 minutes. These paces require structured training and race strategy.

common 5k pacing mistakes

Even though a 5K is short, pacing mistakes can cost you a strong finish. Watch out for these common errors:

Starting too fast
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and go out way faster than your goal pace. This often leads to fatigue by mile 2 and a tough final mile.


Going out too slow
Being overly cautious can leave you with too much time to make up. A 5K is short enough that you need to settle into your pace quickly after the start.


Inconsistent mile splits
Running one mile too fast and the next too slow wastes energy. Aim for steady pacing so you can maintain effort across all 3.1 miles.


Ignoring your goal pace
Not knowing your target pace—or not checking it during the race—can cause you to drift off pace without realizing it.


Not practicing race pace
If you haven’t trained at your goal pace, it will feel much harder on race day. Practicing pace in workouts helps you stay in control.


Here are some more pacing tips for long and short runs.

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