Sub 1:40 half marathon pace
To run a half marathon in 1:40:00 you need to be running 7:38 per mile, or 4:44 per kilometre. That is 7.87 mph, or 12.66 km/h.
Split breakdown - 7:38/mile (4:44/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:38 | 7:38 |
| 2 | 7:38 | 15:15 |
| 3 | 7:38 | 22:53 |
| 4 | 7:38 | 30:31 |
| 5 | 7:38 | 38:08 |
| 6 | 7:38 | 45:46 |
| 7 | 7:38 | 53:24 |
| 8 | 7:38 | 1:01:01 |
| 9 | 7:38 | 1:08:39 |
| 10 | 7:38 | 1:16:17 |
| 11 | 7:38 | 1:23:55 |
| 12 | 7:38 | 1:31:32 |
| 13 | 7:38 | 1:39:10 |
| 13.11 | 0:50 | 1:40:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4:44 | 4:44 |
| 2 | 4:44 | 9:29 |
| 3 | 4:44 | 14:13 |
| 4 | 4:44 | 18:58 |
| 5 | 4:44 | 23:42 |
| 6 | 4:44 | 28:26 |
| 7 | 4:44 | 33:11 |
| 8 | 4:44 | 37:55 |
| 9 | 4:44 | 42:40 |
| 10 | 4:44 | 47:24 |
| 11 | 4:44 | 52:08 |
| 12 | 4:44 | 56:53 |
| 13 | 4:44 | 1:01:37 |
| 14 | 4:44 | 1:06:22 |
| 15 | 4:44 | 1:11:06 |
| 16 | 4:44 | 1:15:50 |
| 17 | 4:44 | 1:20:35 |
| 18 | 4:44 | 1:25:19 |
| 19 | 4:44 | 1:30:03 |
| 20 | 4:44 | 1:34:48 |
| 21 | 4:44 | 1:39:32 |
| 21.10 | 0:28 | 1:40:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 6:23 | — |
| 5K | 21:46 | Sub 22 minute 5K pace |
| 10K | 45:07 | Sub 45 minute 10K pace |
| Marathon | 3:27:47 | Sub 3:30 marathon pace |
| 50K | 4:07:31 | — |
| 100K | 8:18:52 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 1:40 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.