Sub-2 Hour Half Marathon Pace
The pace and splits you need to break 2:00 in the half marathon.
Pace /mile
9:09
Pace /km
5:41
Finish
2:00:00
Even splits (per mile)
| Mile | Cumulative |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9:09 |
| 2 | 18:18 |
| 3 | 27:28 |
| 4 | 36:37 |
| 5 | 45:46 |
| 6 | 54:55 |
| 7 | 1:04:05 |
| 8 | 1:13:14 |
| 9 | 1:22:23 |
| 10 | 1:31:32 |
| 11 | 1:40:41 |
| 12 | 1:49:51 |
| 13 | 1:58:60 |
| 13.11 | 1:59:60 |
A sub-2 hour half marathon requires roughly 9:09 per mile (5:41 per kilometer) across 13.1 miles — the same per-mile pace as a sub-4 marathon, over half the distance. The split table above shows the cumulative time to hit at each mile.
Sub-2 is one of the most popular running goals. To judge whether you're ready, use the race-time predictor with a recent 5K or 10K, and rehearse the pace with the full calculator's splits.
Frequently asked questions
What pace is a sub-2 hour half marathon?
About 9:09 per mile, or 5:41 per kilometer, for the full 13.1 miles (21.0975 km).
What 10K time predicts a sub-2 half?
A 10K around 53–54 minutes is a common marker for being ready to break 2:00 in the half, though your endurance and the course matter. Confirm with the predictor.