Paces to run a marathon in 3:00:00
Running a marathon in 3:00:00 means 4:16/km. If that is your current time, these are the paces for every session in the plan and what to expect at other distances.
4:16/km 6:52/mi
Your paces by percentage
Percentages use your current time. If you don't run 3:00:00 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 % | 5:07 | 8:14 | 1:01 | 2:03 | Moderate long run, aerobic base |
| 85 % | 4:54 | 7:54 | 0:59 | 1:58 | Long fast run, general endurance |
| 88 % | 4:47 | 7:41 | 0:57 | 1:55 | Progressive long fast run |
| 90 % | 4:42 | 7:33 | 0:56 | 1:53 | Supportive endurance, long tempo |
| 92 % | 4:36 | 7:25 | 0:55 | 1:51 | Sub-threshold, long reps |
| 95 % | 4:29 | 7:13 | 0:54 | 1:48 | Specific endurance |
| 97 % | 4:24 | 7:04 | 0:53 | 1:45 | Threshold, 1–2 km reps |
| 100 % | 4:16 | 6:52 | 0:51 | 1:42 | Race pace |
| 102 % | 4:11 | 6:44 | 0:50 | 1:40 | Specific reps, slightly faster |
| 105 % | 4:03 | 6:31 | 0:49 | 1:37 | Specific speed |
| 108 % | 3:55 | 6:19 | 0:47 | 1:34 | Speed, short reps |
| 110 % | 3:50 | 6:11 | 0:46 | 1:32 | Supportive speed |
| 115 % | 3:38 | 5:50 | 0:44 | 1:27 | 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 marathon in 3:00:00
- 5 km21:20
- 10 km42:40
- 15 km1:03:59
- 20 km1:25:19
- 25 km1:46:39
- 30 km2:07:59
- 35 km2:29:18
- 40 km2:50:38
- Marathon3:00:00
Your equivalent times
- 5K18:48
- 10K38:59
- Half marathon1:26:16
- Marathon3:00:00
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 marathon in 3:00:00?
It depends on the session's purpose. Run specific work at race pace (4:16/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 3:00:00?
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.