Paces to run a 10K in 39:00
Running a 10K in 39:00 means 3:54/km. If that is your current time, these are the paces for every session in the plan and what to expect at other distances.
3:54/km 6:17/mi
Your paces by percentage
Percentages use your current time. If you don't run 39:00 yet, use today's result: training at a pace you don't have costs more than it gives.
| % | /km | /mi | 200 m | 400 m | What it's for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 % | 4:41 | 7:32 | 0:56 | 1:52 | Moderate long run, aerobic base |
| 85 % | 4:29 | 7:13 | 0:54 | 1:48 | Long fast run, general endurance |
| 88 % | 4:22 | 7:02 | 0:52 | 1:45 | Progressive long fast run |
| 90 % | 4:17 | 6:54 | 0:51 | 1:43 | Supportive endurance, long tempo |
| 92 % | 4:13 | 6:47 | 0:51 | 1:41 | Sub-threshold, long reps |
| 95 % | 4:06 | 6:35 | 0:49 | 1:38 | Specific endurance |
| 97 % | 4:01 | 6:28 | 0:48 | 1:36 | Threshold, 1–2 km reps |
| 100 % | 3:54 | 6:17 | 0:47 | 1:34 | Race pace |
| 102 % | 3:49 | 6:09 | 0:46 | 1:32 | Specific reps, slightly faster |
| 105 % | 3:42 | 5:58 | 0:44 | 1:29 | Specific speed |
| 108 % | 3:35 | 5:46 | 0:43 | 1:26 | Speed, short reps |
| 110 % | 3:31 | 5:39 | 0:42 | 1:24 | Supportive speed |
| 115 % | 3:19 | 5:20 | 0:40 | 1:20 | Pure speed, short reps |
Easy days
- Very easy5:39–6:03/km
- Easy5:16–5:39/km
- Moderate4:41–5:04/km
Splits to run a 10K in 39:00
- 1 km3:54
- 2 km7:48
- 3 km11:42
- 4 km15:36
- 5 km19:30
- 6 km23:24
- 7 km27:18
- 8 km31:12
- 9 km35:06
- 10K39:00
Your equivalent times
- 5K18:49
- 10K39:00
- Half marathon1:26:18
- Marathon3:00:04
VDOT estimate with the same fitness. Longer distances also need that distance's specific training.
Your full plan at these paces
A coach writes 8 to 18-week plans, and we set every session to your paces. Free during the beta.
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FAQ
What pace should my intervals be if I run a 10K in 39:00?
It depends on the session's purpose. Run specific work at race pace (3:54/km), specific speed at around 105% and the endurance behind it at 90–95%. The table above lists each pace.
What if my goal is to break 39:00?
Train from your current time and recalibrate every four weeks. When sessions feel easy, raise the reference time and we update every pace.
Why isn't 90% just pace divided by 0.9?
Canova applies the percentage to pace: 90% is 10% slower. Every step sits the same number of seconds apart.