Sub 3:25 marathon pace
To run a marathon in 3:25:00 you need to be running 7:49 per mile, or 4:52 per kilometre. That is 7.67 mph, or 12.35 km/h.
Split breakdown - 7:49/mile (4:52/km)
| Mile | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:49 | 7:49 |
| 2 | 7:49 | 15:38 |
| 3 | 7:49 | 23:27 |
| 4 | 7:49 | 31:17 |
| 5 | 7:49 | 39:06 |
| 6 | 7:49 | 46:55 |
| 7 | 7:49 | 54:44 |
| 8 | 7:49 | 1:02:33 |
| 9 | 7:49 | 1:10:22 |
| 10 | 7:49 | 1:18:11 |
| 11 | 7:49 | 1:26:00 |
| 12 | 7:49 | 1:33:50 |
| 13 | 7:49 | 1:41:39 |
| 14 | 7:49 | 1:49:28 |
| 15 | 7:49 | 1:57:17 |
| 16 | 7:49 | 2:05:06 |
| 17 | 7:49 | 2:12:55 |
| 18 | 7:49 | 2:20:44 |
| 19 | 7:49 | 2:28:33 |
| 20 | 7:49 | 2:36:23 |
| 21 | 7:49 | 2:44:12 |
| 22 | 7:49 | 2:52:01 |
| 23 | 7:49 | 2:59:50 |
| 24 | 7:49 | 3:07:39 |
| 25 | 7:49 | 3:15:28 |
| 26 | 7:49 | 3:23:17 |
| 26.22 | 1:43 | 3:25:00 |
| Km | Split | Clock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4:52 | 4:52 |
| 2 | 4:52 | 9:43 |
| 3 | 4:52 | 14:35 |
| 4 | 4:52 | 19:26 |
| 5 | 4:52 | 24:18 |
| 6 | 4:52 | 29:09 |
| 7 | 4:52 | 34:01 |
| 8 | 4:52 | 38:52 |
| 9 | 4:52 | 43:44 |
| 10 | 4:52 | 48:35 |
| 11 | 4:52 | 53:27 |
| 12 | 4:52 | 58:18 |
| 13 | 4:52 | 1:03:10 |
| 14 | 4:52 | 1:08:01 |
| 15 | 4:52 | 1:12:53 |
| 16 | 4:52 | 1:17:44 |
| 17 | 4:52 | 1:22:36 |
| 18 | 4:52 | 1:27:27 |
| 19 | 4:52 | 1:32:19 |
| 20 | 4:52 | 1:37:10 |
| 21 | 4:52 | 1:42:02 |
| 22 | 4:52 | 1:46:53 |
| 23 | 4:52 | 1:51:45 |
| 24 | 4:52 | 1:56:36 |
| 25 | 4:52 | 2:01:28 |
| 26 | 4:52 | 2:06:19 |
| 27 | 4:52 | 2:11:11 |
| 28 | 4:52 | 2:16:02 |
| 29 | 4:52 | 2:20:54 |
| 30 | 4:52 | 2:25:45 |
| 31 | 4:52 | 2:30:37 |
| 32 | 4:52 | 2:35:28 |
| 33 | 4:52 | 2:40:20 |
| 34 | 4:52 | 2:45:11 |
| 35 | 4:52 | 2:50:03 |
| 36 | 4:52 | 2:54:54 |
| 37 | 4:52 | 2:59:46 |
| 38 | 4:52 | 3:04:37 |
| 39 | 4:52 | 3:09:29 |
| 40 | 4:52 | 3:14:20 |
| 41 | 4:52 | 3:19:12 |
| 42 | 4:52 | 3:24:03 |
| 42.20 | 0:57 | 3:25:00 |
Equivalent race times for other distances
| Distance | Equivalent time | Every split |
|---|---|---|
| Mile | 6:18 | — |
| 5K | 21:28 | Splits for a 21:28 5K |
| 10K | 44:30 | Sub 45 minute 10K pace |
| Half marathon | 1:38:37 | Sub 1:40 half marathon pace |
| 50K | 4:04:14 | — |
| 100K | 8:12:24 | — |
Equivalents come from the same VDOT model as the race time predictor, which assumes you are trained for each distance.
Training for a sub 3:25 marathon
Browse 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.