Time to run a 5K by pace
| Pace /km | Pace /mile | Speed | Finish time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 | 6:26 | 15.0 km/h · 9.3 mph | 20:00 |
| 4:30 | 7:15 | 13.3 km/h · 8.3 mph | 22:30 |
| 5:00 | 8:03 | 12.0 km/h · 7.5 mph | 25:00 |
| 5:30 | 8:51 | 10.9 km/h · 6.8 mph | 27:30 |
| 6:00 | 9:39 | 10.0 km/h · 6.2 mph | 30:00 |
| 6:30 | 10:28 | 9.2 km/h · 5.7 mph | 32:30 |
| 7:00 | 11:16 | 8.6 km/h · 5.3 mph | 35:00 |
| 7:30 | 12:04 | 8.0 km/h · 5.0 mph | 37:30 |
| 8:00 | 12:52 | 7.5 km/h · 4.7 mph | 40:00 |
| 8:30 | 13:41 | 7.1 km/h · 4.4 mph | 42:30 |
| 9:00 | 14:29 | 6.7 km/h · 4.1 mph | 45:00 |
Finish time for a 5K by pace
What is a good time?
“Good” depends on age, sex and experience. Beginners are usually well served by finishing comfortably; regular runners can compare themselves using age grading. See good running times by age and the age grading calculator, or predict your time from another race with the race time predictor.
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Last reviewed: October 2026 · Health disclaimer