5K Pace Chart: 30 minutes Finish

5K pace chart for a 30 minutes finish — average pace 6:00 /km with kilometre and mile splits.

To finish a 5K (5 km) in 30 minutes, you need to hold 6:00 /km (9:39 /mi) — an average speed of 10.00 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.

5K Split Times (30 minutes)

KilometreCumulative timeSplit pace
1 km6:006:00
2 km12:006:00
3 km18:006:00
4 km24:006:00
5 km30:006:00

Mile Splits

MileCumulative timeSplit pace
Mile 19:399:39
Mile 219:199:39
Mile 328:589:39
3.107 mi (finish)30:009:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast do I need to run a 5K in 30 minutes?

Average pace 6:00 /km (9:39 /mi), 10.00 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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