10K Pace Chart: 50 minutes Finish

10K pace chart for a 50 minutes finish — average pace 5:00 /km with kilometre and mile splits.

To finish a 10K (10 km) in 50 minutes, you need to hold 5:00 /km (8:03 /mi) — an average speed of 12.00 km/h. The tables below list the time you should pass every kilometre and mile.

Most coaches suggest running the first 10–15% about 5–10 s/km slower than target and making it up later — far safer than going out fast.

10K Split Times (50 minutes)

KilometreCumulative timeSplit pace
1 km5:005:00
2 km10:005:00
3 km15:005:00
4 km20:005:00
5 km25:005:00
6 km30:005:00
7 km35:005:00
8 km40:005:00
9 km45:005:00
10 km50:005:00

Mile Splits

MileCumulative timeSplit pace
Mile 18:038:03
Mile 216:068:03
Mile 324:088:03
Mile 432:118:03
Mile 540:148:03
Mile 648:178:03
6.214 mi (finish)50:008:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast do I need to run a 10K in 50 minutes?

Average pace 5:00 /km (8:03 /mi), 12.00 km/h.

Should I run even splits?

Even effort is the most economical, but the first 10–15% is usually crowded. Start 5–10 s/km slower and settle into target pace.

My GPS shows extra distance

Courses usually measure a few hundred metres long on GPS. Run slightly faster than target by feel, or lap manually at the markers.

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