5K Pace Chart: 24 minutes Finish

5K pace chart for a 24 minutes finish — average pace 4:48 /km with kilometre and mile splits.

To finish a 5K (5 km) in 24 minutes, you need to hold 4:48 /km (7:43 /mi) — an average speed of 12.50 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 (24 minutes)

KilometreCumulative timeSplit pace
1 km4:484:48
2 km9:364:48
3 km14:244:48
4 km19:124:48
5 km24:004:48

Mile Splits

MileCumulative timeSplit pace
Mile 17:437:43
Mile 215:277:43
Mile 323:107:43
3.107 mi (finish)24:007:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast do I need to run a 5K in 24 minutes?

Average pace 4:48 /km (7:43 /mi), 12.50 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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