Pace /mile
8:03
Pace /km
5:00
Finish
25:00
Even splits (per mile)
| Mile | Cumulative |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8:03 |
| 2 | 16:06 |
| 3 | 24:08 |
| 3.11 | 25:00 |
Running a sub-25 minute 5K means holding about 8:03 per mile (5:00 per kilometer) for 3.1 miles. A flat 5:00/km is an easy number to remember and pace by, which is part of why this is such a popular target.
The splits above break the effort into per-mile checkpoints. To build toward it, the training paces page estimates the easy, tempo, and interval paces that develop 5K speed.
Frequently asked questions
What pace is a sub-25 minute 5K?
About 8:03 per mile, or exactly 5:00 per kilometer, for the full 5 km (3.1 miles).
Is a sub-25 5K good?
For a recreational runner it's a solid, motivating milestone that reflects consistent training. "Good" is always relative to your own history — beating your previous time is the win that counts.