Sub 25 minute 5K pace
To run a 5K in 25:00 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 |
| 3.11 | 0:52 | 25:00 |
| 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 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 7:24 | — |
| 10K | 51:53 | Splits for a 51:53 10K |
| Half marathon | 1:55:04 | Sub 1:55 half marathon pace |
| Marathon | 3:57:55 | Sub 4 hour marathon pace |
| 50K | 4:43:02 | — |
| 100K | 9:28:52 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 25 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.