2:04 half marathon pace
A 2:04 half marathon is 5:53/km (9:28/mi), 10.2 km/h.
| Change | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| −2:00 | 2:02:00 | 5:479:18 |
| −1:30 | 2:02:30 | 5:489:21 |
| −1:00 | 2:03:00 | 5:509:23 |
| −0:30 | 2:03:30 | 5:519:25 |
| Your target /km | ||
| +0:30 | 2:04:30 | 5:549:30 |
| +1:00 | 2:05:00 | 5:559:32 |
| +1:30 | 2:05:30 | 5:579:34 |
| +2:00 | 2:06:00 | 5:589:37 |
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Finish times at 5:53 per km
| Distance | Finish time |
|---|---|
| 1K | 5:53 |
| 1 mile | 9:28 |
| 5K | 29:23 |
| 10K | 58:46 |
| 10 miles | 1:34:35 |
| Half marathon | 2:04:00 |
| Marathon | 4:08:00 |
| 50K | 4:53:52 |
Splits for a 2:04 half marathon
| km | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5:53 | 5:53 |
| 2 | 5:53 | 11:45 |
| 3 | 5:53 | 17:38 |
| 4 | 5:53 | 23:31 |
| 5 | 5:53 | 29:23 |
| 6 | 5:53 | 35:16 |
| 7 | 5:53 | 41:09 |
| 8 | 5:53 | 47:01 |
| 9 | 5:53 | 52:54 |
| 10 | 5:53 | 58:46 |
| 11 | 5:53 | 1:04:39 |
| 12 | 5:53 | 1:10:32 |
| 13 | 5:53 | 1:16:24 |
| 14 | 5:53 | 1:22:17 |
| 15 | 5:53 | 1:28:10 |
| 16 | 5:53 | 1:34:02 |
| 17 | 5:53 | 1:39:55 |
| 18 | 5:53 | 1:45:48 |
| 19 | 5:53 | 1:51:40 |
| 20 | 5:53 | 1:57:33 |
| 21 | 5:53 | 2:03:26 |
| Final 0.098 km | 0:34 | 2:04:00 |
| Mile | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:28 | 9:28 |
| 2 | 9:28 | 18:55 |
| 3 | 9:28 | 28:23 |
| 4 | 9:28 | 37:50 |
| 5 | 9:28 | 47:18 |
| 6 | 9:28 | 56:45 |
| 7 | 9:28 | 1:06:13 |
| 8 | 9:28 | 1:15:40 |
| 9 | 9:28 | 1:25:08 |
| 10 | 9:28 | 1:34:35 |
| 11 | 9:28 | 1:44:03 |
| 12 | 9:28 | 1:53:30 |
| 13 | 9:28 | 2:02:58 |
| Final 0.109 mi | 1:02 | 2:04:00 |
What a 2:04 half marathon predicts
Estimate| Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 5K | 26:57 |
| 10K | 56:12 |
| 10 miles | 1:33:04 |
| Marathon | 4:18:32 |
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.
Around two hours, steady beats fast
Two hours is the classic half marathon target. In this band being steady matters more than being quick: an even pace to 15 km, then whatever you have left.
You’ll be out for around two hours, so fuel for it: something in the first hour and again in the second, practised in training.
Three or four runs a week with one longer run build to this. If the long run creeps towards two hours, keep it gentle.
Pace questions runners ask
- What pace do I need for a 2:04 half marathon?
- A 2:04 half marathon is 5:53/km (9:28/mi), 10.2 km/h, held for the whole race.
- What treadmill speed is 2:04 half marathon pace?
- Set the treadmill to 10.2 km/h or 6.3 mph to run 5:53/km (9:28/mi).
- Where should I be at halfway in a 2:04 half marathon?
- With even pacing you pass halfway in 1:02:00; with a negative split, a little later.
- What does a 2:04 half marathon predict for other distances?
- The Riegel formula estimates 26:57 for the 5K, 56:12 for the 10K, 1:33:04 for the 10-mile race, 4:18:32 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.