Sub 27 minute 5K pace
To run a 5K in 27:00 you need to be running 8:41 per mile, or 5:24 per kilometre. That is 6.9 mph, or 11.11 km/h.
Split breakdown - 8:41/mile (5:24/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:41 | 8:41 |
| 2 | 8:41 | 17:23 |
| 3 | 8:41 | 26:04 |
| 3.11 | 0:56 | 27:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5:24 | 5:24 |
| 2 | 5:24 | 10:48 |
| 3 | 5:24 | 16:12 |
| 4 | 5:24 | 21:36 |
| 5 | 5:24 | 27:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 8:01 | — |
| 10K | 56:05 | Sub 55 minute 10K pace |
| Half marathon | 2:04:20 | Splits for a 2:04:20 Half marathon |
| Marathon | 4:16:19 | Sub 4:15 marathon pace |
| 50K | 5:04:43 | — |
| 100K | 10:11:44 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 27 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.