Sub-1 10 mile pace (1:00)
A 1-hour (sub-1) 10-mile race is 3:44/km (6:00/mi), 16.1 km/h.
| Change | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| −2:00 | 58:00 | 3:365:48 |
| −1:30 | 58:30 | 3:385:51 |
| −1:00 | 59:00 | 3:405:54 |
| −0:30 | 59:30 | 3:425:57 |
| Your target /km | ||
| +0:30 | 1:00:30 | 3:466:03 |
| +1:00 | 1:01:00 | 3:476:06 |
| +1:30 | 1:01:30 | 3:496:09 |
| +2:00 | 1:02:00 | 3:516:12 |
Arrow keys nudge the value. Hold Shift for bigger steps.
Finish times at 3:44 per km
| Distance | Finish time |
|---|---|
| 1K | 3:44 |
| 1 mile | 6:00 |
| 5K | 18:38 |
| 10K | 37:17 |
| 10 miles | 1:00:00 |
| Half marathon | 1:18:39 |
| Marathon | 2:37:19 |
| 50K | 3:06:25 |
Splits for a 1:00 10-mile race
| km | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:44 | 3:44 |
| 2 | 3:44 | 7:27 |
| 3 | 3:44 | 11:11 |
| 4 | 3:44 | 14:55 |
| 5 | 3:44 | 18:38 |
| 6 | 3:44 | 22:22 |
| 7 | 3:44 | 26:06 |
| 8 | 3:44 | 29:50 |
| 9 | 3:44 | 33:33 |
| 10 | 3:44 | 37:17 |
| 11 | 3:44 | 41:01 |
| 12 | 3:44 | 44:44 |
| 13 | 3:44 | 48:28 |
| 14 | 3:44 | 52:12 |
| 15 | 3:44 | 55:55 |
| 16 | 3:44 | 59:39 |
| Final 0.093 km | 0:21 | 1:00:00 |
| Mile | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 6:00 | 12:00 |
| 3 | 6:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | 6:00 | 24:00 |
| 5 | 6:00 | 30:00 |
| 6 | 6:00 | 36:00 |
| 7 | 6:00 | 42:00 |
| 8 | 6:00 | 48:00 |
| 9 | 6:00 | 54:00 |
| 10 | 6:00 | 1:00:00 |
What a 1:00 10-mile race predicts
Estimate| Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 5K | 17:23 |
| 10K | 36:14 |
| Half marathon | 1:19:57 |
| Marathon | 2:46:41 |
These are estimates from the Riegel formula, T2 = T1 × (D2 ÷ D1)^1.06. They assume you’ve trained for the other distance, so treat them as a guide, not a promise.
Under an hour, 10 miles is a threshold race
Sub-60 for 10 miles means holding close to threshold for the whole hour. Train it with long tempo runs and threshold intervals on a base of easy volume.
Fuel isn’t the limit at this speed, but a few mouthfuls of drink at halfway are worth practising at pace.
Pace questions runners ask
- What pace do I need for a 1:00 10-mile race?
- A 1:00 10-mile race is 3:44/km (6:00/mi), 16.1 km/h, held for the whole race.
- What treadmill speed is 1:00 10 mile pace?
- Set the treadmill to 16.1 km/h or 10.0 mph to run 3:44/km (6:00/mi).
- Where should I be at halfway in a 1:00 10-mile race?
- With even pacing you pass halfway in 30:00; with a negative split, a little later.
- What does a 1:00 10-mile race predict for other distances?
- The Riegel formula estimates 17:23 for the 5K, 36:14 for the 10K, 1:19:57 for the half marathon, 2:46:41 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.