Sub 1:20 half marathon pace
To run a half marathon in 1:20:00 you need to be running 6:06 per mile, or 3:48 per kilometre. That is 9.83 mph, or 15.82 km/h.
Split breakdown - 6:06/mile (3:48/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| 2 | 6:06 | 12:12 |
| 3 | 6:06 | 18:18 |
| 4 | 6:06 | 24:25 |
| 5 | 6:06 | 30:31 |
| 6 | 6:06 | 36:37 |
| 7 | 6:06 | 42:43 |
| 8 | 6:06 | 48:49 |
| 9 | 6:06 | 54:55 |
| 10 | 6:06 | 1:01:01 |
| 11 | 6:06 | 1:07:08 |
| 12 | 6:06 | 1:13:14 |
| 13 | 6:06 | 1:19:20 |
| 13.11 | 0:40 | 1:20:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:48 | 3:48 |
| 2 | 3:48 | 7:35 |
| 3 | 3:48 | 11:23 |
| 4 | 3:48 | 15:10 |
| 5 | 3:48 | 18:58 |
| 6 | 3:48 | 22:45 |
| 7 | 3:48 | 26:33 |
| 8 | 3:48 | 30:20 |
| 9 | 3:48 | 34:08 |
| 10 | 3:48 | 37:55 |
| 11 | 3:48 | 41:43 |
| 12 | 3:48 | 45:30 |
| 13 | 3:48 | 49:18 |
| 14 | 3:48 | 53:05 |
| 15 | 3:48 | 56:53 |
| 16 | 3:48 | 1:00:40 |
| 17 | 3:48 | 1:04:28 |
| 18 | 3:48 | 1:08:15 |
| 19 | 3:48 | 1:12:03 |
| 20 | 3:48 | 1:15:50 |
| 21 | 3:48 | 1:19:38 |
| 21.10 | 0:22 | 1:20:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 5:05 | — |
| 5K | 17:27 | Splits for a 17:27 5K |
| 10K | 36:11 | Splits for a 36:11 10K |
| Marathon | 2:47:11 | Sub 2:45 marathon pace |
| 50K | 3:19:36 | — |
| 100K | 6:44:44 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 1:20 half marathon
Browse half marathon 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.