What pace do I need for a 27:00 5K?

A 27:00 5K is 5:24/km (8:41/mi), 11.1 km/h, held for the whole race.

What treadmill speed is 27:00 5K pace?

Set the treadmill to 11.1 km/h or 6.9 mph to run 5:24/km (8:41/mi).

Where should I be at halfway in a 27:00 5K?

With even pacing you pass halfway in 13:30; with a negative split, a little later.

What does a 27:00 5K predict for other distances?

The Riegel formula estimates 56:18 for the 10K, 1:33:13 for the 10-mile race, 2:04:12 for the half marathon, 4:18:58 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.

27:00 5K pace

A 27:00 5K is 5:24/km (8:41/mi), 11.1 km/h.

5K finish times around your target, in 10 seconds steps
Change	Time	Pace
−0:40	26:20	5:168:29
−0:30	26:30	5:188:32
−0:20	26:40	5:208:35
−0:10	26:50	5:228:38
Your target Finish time Pace /km
+0:10	27:10	5:268:45
+0:20	27:20	5:288:48
+0:30	27:30	5:308:51
+0:40	27:40	5:328:54

min/kmmin/mikm/hmph

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

Finish times at 5:24 per km

Finish time at this pace for each distance
Distance	Finish time
1K	5:24
1 mile	8:41
5K	27:00
10K	54:00
10 miles	1:26:54
Half marathon	1:53:56
Marathon	3:47:51
50K	4:30:00

Splits for a 27:00 5K

Negative splitEven pace all the way

Splits per km
km	Split	Elapsed
1	5:24	5:24
2	5:24	10:48
3	5:24	16:12
4	5:24	21:36
5	5:24	27:00

Splits per mile
Mile	Split	Elapsed
1	8:41	8:41
2	8:41	17:23
3	8:41	26:04
Final 0.107 mi	0:56	27:00

What a 27:00 5K predicts

Estimate

Estimated times at other distances (Riegel formula)
Distance	Estimated time
10K	56:18
10 miles	1:33:13
Half marathon	2:04:12
Marathon	4:18:58

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 27:00 5K?: A 27:00 5K is 5:24/km (8:41/mi), 11.1 km/h, held for the whole race.
What treadmill speed is 27:00 5K pace?: Set the treadmill to 11.1 km/h or 6.9 mph to run 5:24/km (8:41/mi).
Where should I be at halfway in a 27:00 5K?: With even pacing you pass halfway in 13:30; with a negative split, a little later.
What does a 27:00 5K predict for other distances?: The Riegel formula estimates 56:18 for the 10K, 1:33:13 for the 10-mile race, 2:04:12 for the half marathon, 4:18:58 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.