What is 10k pace?

On the most basic level, your 10K pace is the pace you can hold consistently for 6.2 miles. If you've never run that distance before, that's okay. Coaches and runners use a couple of different methods for gauging pace.

What is a good 10 K pace?

On average, casual runners are usually able to finish a 10k race in 50 to 70 minutes. The median time it takes a person to run a 10k is between 56 and 64 minutes. Someone who is an avid runner in excellent health could expect to finish a 10k in about 43 to 50 minutes.

Is 10K pace a pace threshold?

Most runners can figure that their threshold pace is equal to a pace they could race at for 50 to 60 minutes. In fact, for slower runners, threshold pace might actually be 10K race pace because they are taking nearly an hour to “race” this distance.

What pace is 10K in 30 minutes?

If you're aiming for a 30 minute 10k pace you will need to run at a pace of around 4:50 minutes per mile or 3:00 minutes per kilometer to come in at just under your desired time.

What pace is 10K in under 60 minutes?

Remember, a sub-60 minute 10K means holding 6 minute/km or 9:39 minute/mile pace for 10K. If you have access to a running track, try running 2:23 minutes per lap – this is the pace you will need to be doing at the end of your 10K race.

How to pace a 5 or 10k race

What pace is a 10K in 57 minutes?

If you want to run a 57 minute 10k pace you will need to run at a pace of around 9:10 minutes per mile or 5:42 minutes per kilometer to come in at just under your desired time.

What pace is a 10K in 56 minutes?

To achieve a 56 minute 10k pace you will need to run at a pace of around 9:01 minutes per mile or 5:36 minutes per kilometer to come in at just under your desired time.

How fast do I need to run to do 10k in 55 minutes?

To run 10k in 55 minutes, you will need to run 8:52 per mile or 5:30 per kilometer. This means a 55-minute 10k pace is 8:52 per mile (8 minutes and 52 seconds) or 5:30 per kilometer (5 minutes and 30 seconds).

What is the average pace 10k in 1 hour?

If you want to run a one hour 10k pace you will need to run at a pace of around 9:39 minutes per mile or 6:00 minutes per kilometer to come in at just under your desired time.

How fast do I need to run to do 10k in 50 minutes?

To run 10k in 50 minutes, you will need to run 8:03 per mile or 5:00 per kilometer. This means a 50-minute 10k pace is 8:03 per mile (8 minutes, 3 seconds) or 5:00 per kilometer (5 minutes).

How to run 10k in 60 minutes?

In order to run a 10k faster in 60 minutes or less, you need to run at a pace of at least 9:39 minutes per mile or 6:00 minutes per kilometre. If this sounds unachievable to you right now, then consider a training plan that will allow you to work on your pace over a series of weeks.

What pace is a 10k in 58 minutes?

To run a 58 minute 10k pace you will need to run at a pace of around 9:20 minutes per mile or 5:48 minutes per kilometer to come in at just under your desired time.

Is 60 min 10K good?

Good 10K Times

Decently fit runners are likely to finish a 10K race in about 60 minutes. Advanced runners can complete a 10K quite a bit faster, at around 45 minutes. The typical 10K running times will change based on your fitness level, which you can read more about below.

Can I run a 10K if I can run a 5k?

If you can walk/run a 5k in less than 40 minutes you will be able to complete a 10k. Ideally you should be able to run 35 minutes non-stop relatively comfortably in order to start 'racing' a 10k.

How do I pace my first 10K?

You should target a pace around 10-13 secs/mile or 6-8 secs/km slower than your goal race pace the first 2 miles. It will feel “slow”, and you may be getting passed, while this feels mentally tough it is the most effective way to run your race.

Is a 35 minute 10k good?

Running 10k in 35 minutes is a super impressive feat. According to Run Repeat, running 10k in 35 minutes places a male in the top 0.7% of all finishers (faster than 99.3% of all finishers) and places a female in the top 0.2% of all females (faster than 99.8% of all females).

What pace is 1 hour 7 minute 10k?

To achieve a one hour seven minute 10k pace you will need to run at a pace of around 10:47 minutes per mile or 6:42 minutes per kilometer to come in at just under your desired time.

How fast to run 10k in 40 minutes?

Considering that the target race pace to run a 10k in 40 minutes is 6 min 24 secs per mile or 4 minutes/km, you'll need to be able to maintain this pace over the whole distance. Thus you'll want your body to be able to sustain faster paces over shorter distances.

What is a good pace per K?

For intermediate level runners, you should be completing a 1km run within 7-8 minutes. A good running pace per km for more experienced runners is completing 1km in about 6 minutes or less.

What is the difference between 5K pace and 10K pace?

The 10K (6.2 miles) is a tough distance. Even though it's twice as long as the 5K, the 10K is only run about 15 to 20 seconds per mile slower than 5K race pace.

What pace is a half-marathon compared to a 10K pace?

How do I determine my half-marathon race pace? Half-marathon race pace is going to average roughly 15-30 seconds slower than your 10K race pace or 15-30 seconds faster than your marathon pace.

What is a good first 10K time?

Average 10K time for beginners

For beginners, you can expect to cross the finish line of a 10K somewhere between 60-80 minutes. If training is new to you, you can start out by doing a combination of running and walking to build up your fitness and avoid injury.

How many calories does a 10K run burn?

On average a 10K run will burn around 600 calories (around 100 calories per mile), however, to find out a more accurate figure and to better plan your workouts to maximise your calorie burn, you will need to take a few things into account.

What pace is a 32 minute 10K?

To run a 32 minute 10k pace you will need to run at a pace of around 5:09 minutes per mile or 3:12 minutes per kilometer to come in at just under your desired time.

How do beginners prepare for a 10K run?

At a minimum, you need to run three times a week to prepare for a 10K. Do two 30-minute runs on, say, Tuesday and Thursday, and a long run on the weekend. When possible, add an additional 20-minute easy run to your schedule to increase time on your feet. Every other weekend, increase your long run by one to 1.5 miles.