Sub 50 minute 10K pace
To run a 10K in 50:00 you need to be running 8:03 per mile, or 5:00 per kilometre. That is 7.46 mph, or 12 km/h.
Split breakdown - 8:03/mile (5:00/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:03 | 8:03 |
| 2 | 8:03 | 16:06 |
| 3 | 8:03 | 24:08 |
| 4 | 8:03 | 32:11 |
| 5 | 8:03 | 40:14 |
| 6 | 8:03 | 48:17 |
| 6.21 | 1:43 | 50:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| 2 | 5:00 | 10:00 |
| 3 | 5:00 | 15:00 |
| 4 | 5:00 | 20:00 |
| 5 | 5:00 | 25:00 |
| 6 | 5:00 | 30:00 |
| 7 | 5:00 | 35:00 |
| 8 | 5:00 | 40:00 |
| 9 | 5:00 | 45:00 |
| 10 | 5:00 | 50:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 7:07 | — |
| 5K | 24:06 | Splits for a 24:06 5K |
| Half marathon | 1:50:52 | Sub 1:50 half marathon pace |
| Marathon | 3:49:34 | Sub 3:50 marathon pace |
| 50K | 4:33:12 | — |
| 100K | 9:09:27 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 50 minute 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.