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5K time calculator
How long your 5K will take, running the whole way or with run/walk intervals, from your own running and walking pace.
| At your paces | 5 km |
|---|---|
| Run 1 min, walk 2 min | 47:32 |
| Run 1 min, walk 1.5 min | 46:08 |
| Run 1 min, walk 1 min | 44:30 |
| Run 2 min, walk 1 min | 41:56 |
| Run 3 min, walk 1 min | 40:41 |
| Run 5 min, walk 1 min | 39:25 |
| Run 8 min, walk 1 min | 38:46 |
| Run the whole way | 37:30 |
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5K times by running pace
With a walking pace of 11:00 per km.
| Running pace | Run the whole way | Run 3, walk 1 | Run 1, walk 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 /km (9:39 /mi) | 30:00 | 33:38 | 38:38 |
| 6:30 /km (10:28 /mi) | 32:30 | 36:11 | 40:41 |
| 7:00 /km (11:16 /mi) | 35:00 | 38:16 | 42:38 |
| 7:30 /km (12:04 /mi) | 37:30 | 40:41 | 44:30 |
| 8:00 /km (12:52 /mi) | 40:00 | 42:44 | 46:16 |
| 9:00 /km (14:29 /mi) | 45:00 | 47:00 | 49:27 |
| 10:00 /km (16:06 /mi) | 50:00 | 51:06 | 52:22 |
Questions
How long does it take a beginner to run a 5K?
It depends on your pace and how much you walk. Running the whole way at 7:00 per km takes 35 minutes; with 1 minute running and 1 minute walking at that pace, it’s about 43 minutes (with an 11:00 walking pace). The calculator works it out from your own paces.
Is it OK to walk during a 5K?
Yes. Run/walk is a well-known way to finish a first 5K, and many parkruns and charity 5Ks are full of people doing it. Walking breaks let you go further before you tire.
What is a good walking pace to enter?
A brisk walk is roughly 10 to 12 minutes per km (16 to 19 per mile). If you’re not sure, time yourself walking a known distance, or use a recent run from your phone.
How do I go from run/walk to running the whole 5K?
Lengthen the runs and shorten the walks a little each week. The free 8-week beginner plan goes from 1-minute runs to 30 minutes nonstop, three runs a week.
Does this predict my race time?
It assumes you hold the paces you enter. On race day most people run a little faster than in training. For a prediction from a race you’ve already run, use the race time predictor.
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