Sub 2:30 half marathon pace
To run a half marathon in 2:30:00 you need to be running 11:27 per mile, or 7:07 per kilometre. That is 5.24 mph, or 8.44 km/h.
Split breakdown - 11:27/mile (7:07/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:27 | 11:27 |
| 2 | 11:27 | 22:53 |
| 3 | 11:27 | 34:20 |
| 4 | 11:27 | 45:46 |
| 5 | 11:27 | 57:13 |
| 6 | 11:27 | 1:08:39 |
| 7 | 11:27 | 1:20:06 |
| 8 | 11:27 | 1:31:32 |
| 9 | 11:27 | 1:42:59 |
| 10 | 11:27 | 1:54:25 |
| 11 | 11:27 | 2:05:52 |
| 12 | 11:27 | 2:17:18 |
| 13 | 11:27 | 2:28:45 |
| 13.11 | 1:15 | 2:30:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:07 | 7:07 |
| 2 | 7:07 | 14:13 |
| 3 | 7:07 | 21:20 |
| 4 | 7:07 | 28:26 |
| 5 | 7:07 | 35:33 |
| 6 | 7:07 | 42:40 |
| 7 | 7:07 | 49:46 |
| 8 | 7:07 | 56:53 |
| 9 | 7:07 | 1:03:59 |
| 10 | 7:07 | 1:11:06 |
| 11 | 7:07 | 1:18:12 |
| 12 | 7:07 | 1:25:19 |
| 13 | 7:07 | 1:32:26 |
| 14 | 7:07 | 1:39:32 |
| 15 | 7:07 | 1:46:39 |
| 16 | 7:07 | 1:53:45 |
| 17 | 7:07 | 2:00:52 |
| 18 | 7:07 | 2:07:59 |
| 19 | 7:07 | 2:15:05 |
| 20 | 7:07 | 2:22:12 |
| 21 | 7:07 | 2:29:18 |
| 21.10 | 0:42 | 2:30:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 9:46 | — |
| 5K | 32:35 | Splits for a 32:35 5K |
| 10K | 1:07:49 | Splits for a 1:07:49 10K |
| Marathon | 5:06:57 | Splits for a 5:06:57 Marathon |
| 50K | 6:04:25 | — |
| 100K | 12:10:05 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 2:30 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.