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50-Minute 10K Pace

To run a 10k in 50:00 you need an average pace of 5:00 per km or 8:03 per mile (12 km/h · 7.46 mph).

Pace per km
5:00 /km
Pace per mile
8:03 /mi
Speed
12 km/h
Speed
7.46 mph
400 m lap
2:00
Halfway split
25:00

50-Minute 10K Pace: splits by kilometer and mile

KilometerElapsed
1 km5:00
2 km10:00
3 km15:00
4 km20:00
5 km25:00
6 km30:00
7 km35:00
8 km40:00
9 km45:00
10 km50:00
MileElapsed
1 mi8:03
2 mi16:06
3 mi24:08
4 mi32:11
5 mi40:14
6 mi48:17
6.21 mi (finish)50:00

Even splits. Print this table or write your key splits on your arm or wristband.

Treadmill setting

Set the treadmill to 7.5 mph (12 km/h). Many runners add a 1% incline to better match outdoor effort.

Pacing tips

In a 10K, the first kilometer is usually the fastest because of adrenaline and crowds. Aim to be within about 5 seconds of goal pace, then build over the last 3 km.

Other 10k goals

Plan any time

Use the running pace calculator for any distance and finish time, or see all race pace charts.