1:26 half marathon pace
A 1:26 half marathon is 4:05/km (6:34/mi), 14.7 km/h.
| Change | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| −2:00 | 1:24:00 | 3:596:24 |
| −1:30 | 1:24:30 | 4:006:27 |
| −1:00 | 1:25:00 | 4:026:29 |
| −0:30 | 1:25:30 | 4:036:31 |
| Your target /km | ||
| +0:30 | 1:26:30 | 4:066:36 |
| +1:00 | 1:27:00 | 4:076:38 |
| +1:30 | 1:27:30 | 4:096:40 |
| +2:00 | 1:28:00 | 4:106:43 |
Arrow keys nudge the value. Hold Shift for bigger steps.
Finish times at 4:05 per km
| Distance | Finish time |
|---|---|
| 1K | 4:05 |
| 1 mile | 6:34 |
| 5K | 20:23 |
| 10K | 40:46 |
| 10 miles | 1:05:36 |
| Half marathon | 1:26:00 |
| Marathon | 2:52:00 |
| 50K | 3:23:49 |
Splits for a 1:26 half marathon
| km | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4:05 | 4:05 |
| 2 | 4:05 | 8:09 |
| 3 | 4:05 | 12:14 |
| 4 | 4:05 | 16:18 |
| 5 | 4:05 | 20:23 |
| 6 | 4:05 | 24:27 |
| 7 | 4:05 | 28:32 |
| 8 | 4:05 | 32:37 |
| 9 | 4:05 | 36:41 |
| 10 | 4:05 | 40:46 |
| 11 | 4:05 | 44:50 |
| 12 | 4:05 | 48:55 |
| 13 | 4:05 | 53:00 |
| 14 | 4:05 | 57:04 |
| 15 | 4:05 | 1:01:09 |
| 16 | 4:05 | 1:05:13 |
| 17 | 4:05 | 1:09:18 |
| 18 | 4:05 | 1:13:22 |
| 19 | 4:05 | 1:17:27 |
| 20 | 4:05 | 1:21:32 |
| 21 | 4:05 | 1:25:36 |
| Final 0.098 km | 0:24 | 1:26:00 |
| Mile | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| 2 | 6:34 | 13:07 |
| 3 | 6:34 | 19:41 |
| 4 | 6:34 | 26:14 |
| 5 | 6:34 | 32:48 |
| 6 | 6:34 | 39:22 |
| 7 | 6:34 | 45:55 |
| 8 | 6:34 | 52:29 |
| 9 | 6:34 | 59:03 |
| 10 | 6:34 | 1:05:36 |
| 11 | 6:34 | 1:12:10 |
| 12 | 6:34 | 1:18:43 |
| 13 | 6:34 | 1:25:17 |
| Final 0.109 mi | 0:43 | 1:26:00 |
What a 1:26 half marathon predicts
Estimate| Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 5K | 18:42 |
| 10K | 38:59 |
| 10 miles | 1:04:33 |
| Marathon | 2:59:18 |
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.
1:25 to 1:40 is where even pacing pays
Bank time early and you’ll give it back, with interest, in the last 5 km. Hold the same pace from the start and let the effort rise instead.
One quality session a week, a tempo run or intervals at goal pace, plus a weekly long run builds most of what you need. Run the rest easy.
You’ll race for well over an hour and a quarter. A gel or sports drink in the second half helps; use one you’ve tried in training.
Pace questions runners ask
- What pace do I need for a 1:26 half marathon?
- A 1:26 half marathon is 4:05/km (6:34/mi), 14.7 km/h, held for the whole race.
- What treadmill speed is 1:26 half marathon pace?
- Set the treadmill to 14.7 km/h or 9.1 mph to run 4:05/km (6:34/mi).
- Where should I be at halfway in a 1:26 half marathon?
- With even pacing you pass halfway in 43:00; with a negative split, a little later.
- What does a 1:26 half marathon predict for other distances?
- The Riegel formula estimates 18:42 for the 5K, 38:59 for the 10K, 1:04:33 for the 10-mile race, 2:59:18 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.