2:50 half marathon pace
A 2:50 half marathon is 8:03/km (12:58/mi), 7.4 km/h.
| Change | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| −2:00 | 2:48:00 | 7:5812:49 |
| −1:30 | 2:48:30 | 7:5912:51 |
| −1:00 | 2:49:00 | 8:0112:53 |
| −0:30 | 2:49:30 | 8:0212:56 |
| Your target /km | ||
| +0:30 | 2:50:30 | 8:0513:00 |
| +1:00 | 2:51:00 | 8:0613:03 |
| +1:30 | 2:51:30 | 8:0813:05 |
| +2:00 | 2:52:00 | 8:0913:07 |
Arrow keys nudge the value. Hold Shift for bigger steps.
Finish times at 8:03 per km
| Distance | Finish time |
|---|---|
| 1K | 8:03 |
| 1 mile | 12:58 |
| 5K | 40:17 |
| 10K | 1:20:35 |
| 10 miles | 2:09:41 |
| Half marathon | 2:50:00 |
| Marathon | 5:40:00 |
| 50K | 6:42:53 |
Splits for a 2:50 half marathon
| km | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:03 | 8:03 |
| 2 | 8:03 | 16:07 |
| 3 | 8:03 | 24:10 |
| 4 | 8:03 | 32:14 |
| 5 | 8:03 | 40:17 |
| 6 | 8:03 | 48:21 |
| 7 | 8:03 | 56:24 |
| 8 | 8:03 | 1:04:28 |
| 9 | 8:03 | 1:12:31 |
| 10 | 8:03 | 1:20:35 |
| 11 | 8:03 | 1:28:38 |
| 12 | 8:03 | 1:36:42 |
| 13 | 8:03 | 1:44:45 |
| 14 | 8:03 | 1:52:49 |
| 15 | 8:03 | 2:00:52 |
| 16 | 8:03 | 2:08:56 |
| 17 | 8:03 | 2:16:59 |
| 18 | 8:03 | 2:25:02 |
| 19 | 8:03 | 2:33:06 |
| 20 | 8:03 | 2:41:09 |
| 21 | 8:03 | 2:49:13 |
| Final 0.098 km | 0:47 | 2:50:00 |
| Mile | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12:58 | 12:58 |
| 2 | 12:58 | 25:56 |
| 3 | 12:58 | 38:54 |
| 4 | 12:58 | 51:52 |
| 5 | 12:58 | 1:04:50 |
| 6 | 12:58 | 1:17:48 |
| 7 | 12:58 | 1:30:46 |
| 8 | 12:58 | 1:43:45 |
| 9 | 12:58 | 1:56:43 |
| 10 | 12:58 | 2:09:41 |
| 11 | 12:58 | 2:22:39 |
| 12 | 12:58 | 2:35:37 |
| 13 | 12:58 | 2:48:35 |
| Final 0.109 mi | 1:25 | 2:50:00 |
What a 2:50 half marathon predicts
Estimate| Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 5K | 36:57 |
| 10K | 1:17:03 |
| 10 miles | 2:07:35 |
| Marathon | 5:54:26 |
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.
Over 2:15, run the race your way
Run/walk intervals from the start are a sound strategy at this pace and often beat running until you can’t.
Check the race’s cut-off time and keep a comfortable margin.
Over two and a quarter hours, eat and drink on a schedule and carry what you’ve tested. Shoes and socks you’ve already run long in are worth more than new ones on the day.
Pace questions runners ask
- What pace do I need for a 2:50 half marathon?
- A 2:50 half marathon is 8:03/km (12:58/mi), 7.4 km/h, held for the whole race.
- What treadmill speed is 2:50 half marathon pace?
- Set the treadmill to 7.4 km/h or 4.6 mph to run 8:03/km (12:58/mi).
- Where should I be at halfway in a 2:50 half marathon?
- With even pacing you pass halfway in 1:25:00; with a negative split, a little later.
- What does a 2:50 half marathon predict for other distances?
- The Riegel formula estimates 36:57 for the 5K, 1:17:03 for the 10K, 2:07:35 for the 10-mile race, 5:54:26 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.