Half Marathon Pace Guide

How to Run a Sub 2 Hour 15
Half Marathon.

Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 2:15 half marathon.

Your pace

To run a sub 2:15 half marathon, you need to maintain a pace of 6:24/km (10:18/mi).

Pace /km

6:24

min/km

Pace /mile

10:18

min/mi

Speed

9.4

km/h

Speed

5.8

mph

Full splits

KM Cumulative Time
1 6:24
2 12:48
3 19:12
4 25:36
5 32:00
6 38:24
7 44:48
8 51:11
9 57:35
10 1:03:59
11 1:10:23
12 1:16:47
13 1:23:11
14 1:29:35
15 1:35:59
16 1:42:23
17 1:48:47
18 1:55:11
19 2:01:35
20 2:07:59
21 2:14:23
21.0975 2:15:00
Mile Cumulative Time
1 10:18
2 20:36
3 30:54
4 41:12
5 51:29
6 1:01:47
7 1:12:05
8 1:22:23
9 1:32:41
10 1:42:59
11 1:53:17
12 2:03:35
13 2:13:52
13.11 2:15:00

What does this pace feel like?

A 6:24/km pace is a comfortable, sustainable running effort for the half marathon. You're running at a pace where you could exchange a few words but wouldn't want a full conversation. The main challenge at this pace is the distance itself — two hours on your feet requires patience and steady fuelling.

How to train for a 2:15 half marathon

A 2:15 half marathon needs 25–35 km per week with three to four runs. Include one slightly faster session — such as alternating 3 minutes at 6:10/km with 2 minutes easy, repeated 5–6 times — and build your long run gradually to 16–18 km.

Most of your running should be at 7:00–7:30/km. Don't chase pace on easy days. The long run teaches your body to keep going for 2+ hours, which is the real skill at this level.

Allow 10–12 weeks. Practice drinking water at your target pace during long runs. On race day, walk through aid stations if needed — it costs 10–15 seconds per stop but keeps you hydrated and running well through the final kilometres.

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FAQs

Is a 2:15 half marathon good?

A 2:15 half marathon is a solid achievement, especially for newer distance runners. It shows you can sustain a running pace for over two hours.

Should I walk during a half marathon?

Brief walking at aid stations is fine and won't significantly impact your time. Some runners also use a run-walk strategy (e.g. run 10 minutes, walk 1 minute) very effectively.