2:55 half marathon pace
A 2:55 half marathon is 8:18/km (13:21/mi), 7.2 km/h.
| Change | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| −2:00 | 2:53:00 | 8:1213:12 |
| −1:30 | 2:53:30 | 8:1313:14 |
| −1:00 | 2:54:00 | 8:1513:16 |
| −0:30 | 2:54:30 | 8:1613:19 |
| Your target /km | ||
| +0:30 | 2:55:30 | 8:1913:23 |
| +1:00 | 2:56:00 | 8:2113:26 |
| +1:30 | 2:56:30 | 8:2213:28 |
| +2:00 | 2:57:00 | 8:2313:30 |
Arrow keys nudge the value. Hold Shift for bigger steps.
Finish times at 8:18 per km
| Distance | Finish time |
|---|---|
| 1K | 8:18 |
| 1 mile | 13:21 |
| 5K | 41:28 |
| 10K | 1:22:57 |
| 10 miles | 2:13:30 |
| Half marathon | 2:55:00 |
| Marathon | 5:50:00 |
| 50K | 6:54:44 |
Splits for a 2:55 half marathon
| km | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:18 | 8:18 |
| 2 | 8:18 | 16:35 |
| 3 | 8:18 | 24:53 |
| 4 | 8:18 | 33:11 |
| 5 | 8:18 | 41:28 |
| 6 | 8:18 | 49:46 |
| 7 | 8:18 | 58:04 |
| 8 | 8:18 | 1:06:22 |
| 9 | 8:18 | 1:14:39 |
| 10 | 8:18 | 1:22:57 |
| 11 | 8:18 | 1:31:15 |
| 12 | 8:18 | 1:39:32 |
| 13 | 8:18 | 1:47:50 |
| 14 | 8:18 | 1:56:08 |
| 15 | 8:18 | 2:04:25 |
| 16 | 8:18 | 2:12:43 |
| 17 | 8:18 | 2:21:01 |
| 18 | 8:18 | 2:29:18 |
| 19 | 8:18 | 2:37:36 |
| 20 | 8:18 | 2:45:54 |
| 21 | 8:18 | 2:54:11 |
| Final 0.098 km | 0:49 | 2:55:00 |
| Mile | Split | Elapsed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13:21 | 13:21 |
| 2 | 13:21 | 26:42 |
| 3 | 13:21 | 40:03 |
| 4 | 13:21 | 53:24 |
| 5 | 13:21 | 1:06:45 |
| 6 | 13:21 | 1:20:06 |
| 7 | 13:21 | 1:33:27 |
| 8 | 13:21 | 1:46:48 |
| 9 | 13:21 | 2:00:09 |
| 10 | 13:21 | 2:13:30 |
| 11 | 13:21 | 2:26:50 |
| 12 | 13:21 | 2:40:11 |
| 13 | 13:21 | 2:53:32 |
| Final 0.109 mi | 1:28 | 2:55:00 |
What a 2:55 half marathon predicts
Estimate| Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 5K | 38:03 |
| 10K | 1:19:19 |
| 10 miles | 2:11:20 |
| Marathon | 6:04:52 |
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 2:55 half marathon?
- A 2:55 half marathon is 8:18/km (13:21/mi), 7.2 km/h, held for the whole race.
- What treadmill speed is 2:55 half marathon pace?
- Set the treadmill to 7.2 km/h or 4.5 mph to run 8:18/km (13:21/mi).
- Where should I be at halfway in a 2:55 half marathon?
- With even pacing you pass halfway in 1:27:30; with a negative split, a little later.
- What does a 2:55 half marathon predict for other distances?
- The Riegel formula estimates 38:03 for the 5K, 1:19:19 for the 10K, 2:11:20 for the 10-mile race, 6:04:52 for the marathon, assuming you’ve trained for each distance.