5K Pace Chart: 36 minutes Finish

5K pace chart for a 36 minutes finish — average pace 7:12 /km with kilometre and mile splits.

To finish a 5K (5 km) in 36 minutes, you need to hold 7:12 /km (11:35 /mi) — an average speed of 8.33 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 (36 minutes)

KilometreCumulative timeSplit pace
1 km7:127:12
2 km14:247:12
3 km21:367:12
4 km28:487:12
5 km36:007:12

Mile Splits

MileCumulative timeSplit pace
Mile 111:3511:35
Mile 223:1011:35
Mile 334:4611:35
3.107 mi (finish)36:0011:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast do I need to run a 5K in 36 minutes?

Average pace 7:12 /km (11:35 /mi), 8.33 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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