1. What is Half Marathon Pace?

The half marathon pace is the average time per mile needed to complete a 13.1-mile race in your target time. Knowing your pace helps with race strategy and training.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple equation:

Where:

• Pace — Minutes per mile (converted to min:sec format)
• Time — Total race time in minutes
• 13.1 — Distance of half marathon in miles

3. Importance of Pace Calculation

Details: Calculating your target pace helps you maintain consistent speed during the race, prevents starting too fast, and helps achieve your goal time.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your target finish time in minutes (e.g., 120 for 2 hours). The calculator will show your required average pace per mile in minutes:seconds format.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this pace calculator?
A: It provides a mathematical average. Actual race pace may vary due to terrain, weather, and race conditions.

Q2: Should I run exactly this pace the whole race?
A: Most runners benefit from slightly negative splits (faster second half). Consider starting 5-10 seconds per mile slower than target pace.

Q3: What's a good half marathon pace for beginners?
A: Beginner runners typically aim for 10:00-12:00 min/mile pace, depending on fitness level.

Q4: How does this compare to marathon pace?
A: Marathon pace is typically 15-30 seconds per mile slower than half marathon pace.

Q5: Can I use this for metric distances?
A: This calculates pace in min/mile. For min/km, divide time by 21.1 (half marathon distance in km).