5K Pace Chart: 22 minutes Finish

5K pace chart for a 22 minutes finish — average pace 4:24 /km with kilometre and mile splits.

To finish a 5K (5 km) in 22 minutes, you need to hold 4:24 /km (7:05 /mi) — an average speed of 13.64 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.

5K Split Times (22 minutes)

KilometreCumulative timeSplit pace
1 km4:244:24
2 km8:484:24
3 km13:124:24
4 km17:364:24
5 km22:004:24

Mile Splits

MileCumulative timeSplit pace
Mile 17:057:05
Mile 214:107:05
Mile 321:157:05
3.107 mi (finish)22:007:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast do I need to run a 5K in 22 minutes?

Average pace 4:24 /km (7:05 /mi), 13.64 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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