Sub 1 hour 10K pace
To run a 10K in 1:00:00 you need to be running 9:39 per mile, or 6:00 per kilometre. That is 6.21 mph, or 10 km/h.
Split breakdown - 9:39/mile (6:00/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:39 | 9:39 |
| 2 | 9:39 | 19:19 |
| 3 | 9:39 | 28:58 |
| 4 | 9:39 | 38:37 |
| 5 | 9:39 | 48:17 |
| 6 | 9:39 | 57:56 |
| 6.21 | 2:04 | 1:00:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 6:00 | 12:00 |
| 3 | 6:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | 6:00 | 24:00 |
| 5 | 6:00 | 30:00 |
| 6 | 6:00 | 36:00 |
| 7 | 6:00 | 42:00 |
| 8 | 6:00 | 48:00 |
| 9 | 6:00 | 54:00 |
| 10 | 6:00 | 1:00:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 8:36 | — |
| 5K | 28:52 | Splits for a 28:52 5K |
| Half marathon | 2:12:57 | Sub 2:15 half marathon pace |
| Marathon | 4:33:22 | Sub 4:30 marathon pace |
| 50K | 5:24:49 | — |
| 100K | 10:51:29 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 1 hour 10K
Browse 10K training plans on Training Plan.
To see what your current fitness predicts, enter a recent race in the race time predictor.
Fine tune your goal pace with the race pace calculator.