Sub 17 minute 5K pace
To run a 5K in 17:00 you need to be running 5:28 per mile, or 3:24 per kilometre. That is 10.97 mph, or 17.65 km/h.
Split breakdown - 5:28/mile (3:24/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5:28 | 5:28 |
| 2 | 5:28 | 10:57 |
| 3 | 5:28 | 16:25 |
| 3.11 | 0:35 | 17:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:24 | 3:24 |
| 2 | 3:24 | 6:48 |
| 3 | 3:24 | 10:12 |
| 4 | 3:24 | 13:36 |
| 5 | 3:24 | 17:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 4:57 | — |
| 10K | 35:16 | Sub 35 minute 10K pace |
| Half marathon | 1:17:56 | Splits for a 1:17:56 Half marathon |
| Marathon | 2:42:56 | Sub 2:45 marathon pace |
| 50K | 3:14:35 | — |
| 100K | 6:34:52 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 17 minute 5K
Browse 5K 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.