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Pace Calculator

Work out the pace you need to hold to hit a target finish time over any distance.

Target pace finder

Required pace

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Frequently asked questions

Should I run even splits?

For most distances, even or slightly negative splits (second half a touch faster) produce the best results and feel easier than going out too hard.