What pace must I run to complete a marathon in under 4 hours?
If you are planning a marathon and have a specific goal, you can use our Marathon Pace Chart below to identify your target average pace for the race.
| Marathon Goal finishing time | Average Pace required (mins / km) |
|---|---|
| 5h 00m | 7:07 |
| 4h 45m | 6:46 |
| 4h 30m | 6:24 |
| 4h 15m | 6:03 |
| 4h 00m | 5:41 |
| 3h 45m | 5:20 |
| 3h 40m | 5:13 |
| 3h 35m | 5:06 |
| 3h 30m | 4:59 |
| 3h 25m | 4:52 |
| 3h 20m | 4:44 |
| 3h 15m | 4:37 |
| 3h 10m | 4:30 |
| 3h 05m | 4:23 |
| 3h 00m | 4:16 |
| 2h 50m | 4:02 |
| 2h 40m | 3:48 |
| 2h 01m (Current world record) | 2:52  |
More interested in a half marathon? Check out our half marathon pace chart instead.
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