Sub-2:30 Half Marathon Pace
To break 2:30:00 you need 7:07 per kilometer or 11:27 per mile (8.4 km/h, 5.2 mph). Set your own target below, then take the splits and a pace band to the start line.
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- Pace
- 7:07 /km
- Status
- Right on 2:30 pace
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Your pace band
Clock time at every marker. Print it, cut it, tape it to your wrist.
The same pace from start to finish.
- Half marathon2:30:00
- 5K35:33
- 10K1:11:06
- 15K1:46:39
- 20K2:22:12
- Finish2:30:00
If you can run 2:30:00
Equivalent race times from the Riegel formula. Longer-race predictions assume your endurance training matches.
Workout paces
Interval targets based on your equivalent 5K effort.
| Rep | Target |
|---|---|
| Mile | 10:23–10:45 |
| 1000m | 6:12–6:31 |
| 800m | 4:51–5:07 |
| 400m | 2:18–2:26 |
| 200m | 0:59–1:07 |
Sub-2:30 half marathon splits
Even-pace clock times for a 2:30:00 half marathon. Holding 7:06 per kilometer finishes in 2:29:48; holding 11:26 per mile finishes in 2:29:53.
| 5 km | 35:33 |
|---|---|
| 10 km | 1:11:06 |
| 15 km | 1:46:39 |
| 20 km | 2:22:12 |
| Finish | 2:30:00 |
| Mile 1 | 11:27 |
|---|---|
| Mile 2 | 22:53 |
| Mile 3 | 34:20 |
| Mile 4 | 45:46 |
| Mile 5 | 57:13 |
| Mile 6 | 1:08:39 |
| Mile 7 | 1:20:06 |
| Mile 8 | 1:31:32 |
| Mile 9 | 1:42:59 |
| Mile 10 | 1:54:25 |
| Mile 11 | 2:05:52 |
| Mile 12 | 2:17:18 |
| Mile 13 | 2:28:45 |
| Finish (13.1 mi) | 2:30:00 |
Race times that go with a sub-2:30 half marathon
Riegel-formula equivalents for a 2:30:00 half marathon. If your weekly mileage is modest, aim for about 1:06:59 in the 10K rather than 1:07:59 before committing to this goal.
Frequently asked questions
What pace is a 2:30 half marathon?
A 2:30:00 half marathon averages 7:07 per kilometer or 11:27 per mile. Holding 7:06 per kilometer finishes in 2:29:48, and 11:26 per mile finishes in 2:29:53.
What 10K time do I need for a sub-2:30 half marathon?
The Riegel formula lines up a 2:30:00 half marathon with about 1:07:59 for the 10K. A more conservative estimate for runners without high weekly mileage is about 1:06:59.
What is the halfway split for a sub-2:30 half marathon?
At even pace the halfway split is 1:15:00. Many runners aim to pass halfway a few seconds slower and finish with a small negative split.