What pace do I need for a 26:00 5K?

A 26:00 5K is 5:12/km (8:22/mi), 11.5 km/h, held for the whole race.

What treadmill speed is 26:00 5K pace?

Set the treadmill to 11.5 km/h or 7.2 mph to run 5:12/km (8:22/mi).

Where should I be at halfway in a 26:00 5K?

With even pacing you pass halfway in 13:00; with a negative split, a little later.

What does a 26:00 5K predict for other distances?

The Riegel formula estimates 54:12 for the 10K, 1:29:46 for the 10-mile race, 1:59:36 for the half marathon, 4:09:22 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.

26:00 5K pace

A 26:00 5K is 5:12/km (8:22/mi), 11.5 km/h.

5K finish times around your target, in 10 seconds steps
Change	Time	Pace
−0:40	25:20	5:048:09
−0:30	25:30	5:068:12
−0:20	25:40	5:088:16
−0:10	25:50	5:108:19
Your target Finish time Pace /km
+0:10	26:10	5:148:25
+0:20	26:20	5:168:29
+0:30	26:30	5:188:32
+0:40	26:40	5:208:35

min/kmmin/mikm/hmph

Arrow keys nudge the value. Hold Shift for bigger steps.

Finish times at 5:12 per km

Finish time at this pace for each distance
Distance	Finish time
1K	5:12
1 mile	8:22
5K	26:00
10K	52:00
10 miles	1:23:41
Half marathon	1:49:42
Marathon	3:39:25
50K	4:20:00

Splits for a 26:00 5K

Negative splitEven pace all the way

Splits per km
km	Split	Elapsed
1	5:12	5:12
2	5:12	10:24
3	5:12	15:36
4	5:12	20:48
5	5:12	26:00

Splits per mile
Mile	Split	Elapsed
1	8:22	8:22
2	8:22	16:44
3	8:22	25:06
Final 0.107 mi	0:54	26:00

What a 26:00 5K predicts

Estimate

Estimated times at other distances (Riegel formula)
Distance	Estimated time
10K	54:12
10 miles	1:29:46
Half marathon	1:59:36
Marathon	4:09:22

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.

Between 25 and 30 minutes, even pacing is free time

Hold an even effort. Slowing in the last kilometre costs more than a fast start ever saves.

Running three times a week, with one session that includes a few faster minutes, builds speed without much risk.

No fuel needed. A light meal a couple of hours before is enough.

Pace questions runners ask

What pace do I need for a 26:00 5K?: A 26:00 5K is 5:12/km (8:22/mi), 11.5 km/h, held for the whole race.
What treadmill speed is 26:00 5K pace?: Set the treadmill to 11.5 km/h or 7.2 mph to run 5:12/km (8:22/mi).
Where should I be at halfway in a 26:00 5K?: With even pacing you pass halfway in 13:00; with a negative split, a little later.
What does a 26:00 5K predict for other distances?: The Riegel formula estimates 54:12 for the 10K, 1:29:46 for the 10-mile race, 1:59:36 for the half marathon, 4:09:22 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.