Half Marathon Pace Chart: Splits for 1:15 to 3:00 (2026)
Printable half marathon pace chart with per-km and per-mile splits from 1:15 to 3:00, plus 2-hour checkpoint tables and FAQs for race-day pacing.
· 9 min read · Training
A **half marathon pace chart** (sometimes searched as a **1/2 marathon pacing chart**) answers the most common race-week panic before it starts: *if I want to finish in X, what do I need every kilometre?* Print one on race morning or save it to your phone.
The tables use the standard half marathon distance of **21.0975 km (13.109 miles)**. Per-km and per-mile splits are the even pace for a flat course. On hills, chase even effort, not even pace.
**Printable version:** open the [printable half marathon pace chart](/downloads/half-marathon-pace-chart.html) and use your browser’s print dialog (Save as PDF works well).
For a custom finish time, use the [half marathon pace calculator](/tools/half-marathon-pace-calculator).
Half marathon pace chart (km and miles)
| Finish time | Pace per km | Pace per mile | | --- | --- | --- | | 1:15 | 3:33/km | 5:43/mi | | 1:20 | 3:48/km | 6:06/mi | | 1:25 | 4:02/km | 6:29/mi | | 1:30 | 4:16/km | 6:52/mi | | 1:35 | 4:30/km | 7:15/mi | | 1:40 | 4:44/km | 7:38/mi | | 1:45 | 4:59/km | 8:01/mi | | 1:50 | 5:13/km | 8:23/mi | | 1:55 | 5:27/km | 8:46/mi | | **2:00** | **5:41/km** | **9:09/mi** | | 2:05 | 5:55/km | 9:32/mi | | 2:10 | 6:10/km | 9:55/mi | | 2:15 | 6:24/km | 10:18/mi | | 2:20 | 6:38/km | 10:41/mi | | 2:25 | 6:52/km | 11:04/mi | | 2:30 | 7:07/km | 11:27/mi | | 2:45 | 7:49/km | 12:35/mi | | 3:00 | 8:32/km | 13:44/mi |
Times from about 2:30 to 3:00 often suit a steady run-walk race strategy. That is still a valid half marathon finish.
2 hour half marathon pace (checkpoint splits)
A **2 hour half marathon pace** is **5:41 per km** or **9:09 per mile**. Use these markers so you are not doing maths at kilometre 12.
Kilometre checkpoints (2:00)
| Distance | Clock time | | --- | --- | | 5 km | 28:26 | | 10 km | 56:53 | | 15 km | 1:25:19 | | Finish (21.1 km) | 2:00:00 |
Mile checkpoints (2:00)
| Distance | Clock time | | --- | --- | | 1 mile | 9:09 | | 3 miles | 27:28 | | 5 miles | 45:46 | | 10 miles | 1:31:32 | | Finish (13.1 miles) | 2:00:00 |
If you hit 10 km more than about a minute early, you are probably borrowing from the second half. Ease back toward goal pace rather than “banking” time.
Other popular goal times
1:30 goal (4:16/km)
| Distance | Clock time | | --- | --- | | 5 km | 21:20 | | 10 km | 42:40 | | 15 km | 1:03:59 | | Finish | 1:30:00 |
1:45 goal (4:59/km)
| Distance | Clock time | | --- | --- | | 5 km | 24:53 | | 10 km | 49:46 | | 15 km | 1:14:39 | | Finish | 1:45:00 |
2:15 goal (6:24/km)
| Distance | Clock time | | --- | --- | | 5 km | 32:00 | | 10 km | 1:03:59 | | 15 km | 1:35:59 | | Finish | 2:15:00 |
2:30 goal (7:07/km)
| Distance | Clock time | | --- | --- | | 5 km | 35:33 | | 10 km | 1:11:06 | | 15 km | 1:46:39 | | Finish | 2:30:00 |
Need mile-by-mile tables for another finish time? The [race splits calculator](/tools/splits) builds a full checkpoint list from any goal.
How to pick a goal from recent fitness
Choose a goal from recent races, not from a round number that looks good on a bib photo. A rough guide:
- Recent 10K × 2.2 is a common half estimate when training has been consistent - If your long runs still feel like survival at easy pace, aim for finish-first, not a stretch time - Heat, hills, and a crowded start all slow you down, so leave a buffer on a tough course rather than pacing off a flat solo PB
When you have a recent 5K or 10K, the [race predictor](/tools/race-predictor) gives a more honest half target than guessing from a watch PR.
How to practise the pace in training
A common approach in the last six to eight weeks of a build: hold one long run each week about 30 to 45 seconds per km slower than goal race pace, then practise shorter blocks at goal pace mid-week, for example 3 x 2 km or a continuous 5 to 8 km stretch inside an otherwise easy run. Scale the dose to your current mileage rather than copying it blindly.
By race week, goal pace should feel controlled for the first 10 km, not like a tempo workout from the gun.
A [half marathon training plan for beginners](/plans/half-marathon) builds long-run durability first, then layers race-pace work closer to the event. Base before speed.
Not sure about the distance itself? Start with [half marathon distance: how many km and miles](/blog/half-marathon-distance). For typical finish times by age, see [average half marathon time](/blog/average-half-marathon-time) and [what counts as a good half marathon time](/blog/good-half-marathon-time). Jump to common goals in the tables above for **1:30**, **2:00**, **2:15**, or **2:30**.
Half marathon pace chart FAQs
What pace is a 2 hour half marathon?
**5:41 per km** or **9:09 per mile**, held evenly across 21.0975 km. See the checkpoint tables above.
Should I run even splits or negative splits?
Even effort is the priority. On a flat course, that often looks like even or slightly negative splits. On hills, expect slower kilometres uphill and faster ones downhill for the same effort.
Can I use this chart with walk breaks?
Yes. Decide your average pace from your target finish time, then use planned walk breaks so your overall average still matches the chart. The [walk-run calculator](/tools/walk-run-calculator) helps set intervals.
Where can I get a printable version?
Use the [printable half marathon pace chart](/downloads/half-marathon-pace-chart.html), or print this page. Keep one copy in your race bag and one on your phone.
**Find races:** Browse [half marathon races](/races/half), or search by city:
- [Half marathons in London](/races/united-kingdom/london) - [Half marathons in Manchester](/races/united-kingdom/manchester) - [Half marathons in Melbourne](/races/australia/melbourne) - [Half marathons in Sydney](/races/australia/sydney) - [Half marathons in Brisbane](/races/australia/brisbane) - [Half marathons on the Gold Coast](/races/australia/gold-coast)
Pair race week with the [half marathon training plan](/plans/half-marathon) or the interactive [half marathon pace calculator](/tools/half-marathon-pace-calculator). Compare your goal to [average half marathon time](/blog/average-half-marathon-time) and [good half marathon time](/blog/good-half-marathon-time).