18-Minute 5K Pace: splits by kilometer and mile
| Kilometer | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 3:36 |
| 2 km | 7:12 |
| 3 km | 10:48 |
| 4 km | 14:24 |
| 5 km | 18:00 |
| Mile | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5:48 |
| 2 mi | 11:35 |
| 3 mi | 17:23 |
| 3.11 mi (finish) | 18:00 |
Even splits. Print this table or write your key splits on your arm or wristband.
Treadmill setting
Set the treadmill to 10.4 mph (16.7 km/h). Many runners add a 1% incline to better match outdoor effort.
Pacing tips
A 5K is short enough that small pacing errors are costly. Run the first kilometer at goal pace (not faster), hold on through kilometers 2–4, and kick in the final 400–800 m.
Other 5k goals
Plan any time
Use the running pace calculator for any distance and finish time, or see all race pace charts.