How to Run a Sub 2 Hour 30
Half Marathon.

Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 2:30 half marathon.

What pace is a 2:30 half marathon?

A 2:30 half marathon is a pace of 7:07 per kilometre (11:27 per mile), or 8.4 km/h (5.2 mph).

Pace /km

7:07

min/km

Pace /mile

11:27

min/mi

Speed

8.4

km/h

Speed

5.2

mph

2:30 Half Marathon splits.

KM Cumulative Time
1 7:07
2 14:13
3 21:20
4 28:26
5 35:33
6 42:40
7 49:46
8 56:53
9 1:03:59
10 1:11:06
11 1:18:12
12 1:25:19
13 1:32:26
14 1:39:32
15 1:46:39
16 1:53:45
17 2:00:52
18 2:07:59
19 2:15:05
20 2:22:12
21 2:29:18
21.0975 2:30:00
Mile Cumulative Time
1 11:27
2 22:53
3 34:20
4 45:46
5 57:13
6 1:08:39
7 1:20:06
8 1:31:32
9 1:42:59
10 1:54:25
11 2:05:52
12 2:17:18
13 2:28:45
13.11 2:30:00

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Race, tempo and interval paces from the matching 2:30 half marathon training plan, plus two real weeks already on it.

Race

7:07

min/km

Tempo

6:33–7:03

min/km

Intervals

5:46–6:08

min/km

Week 3 24.9 km 11 km long run 3 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Ladder Intervals

6:07 - 6:46 / km

Wednesday

Rest

Thursday

Easy 6km

7:47 - 8:17 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Rest

Sunday

Long Run 11km

8:02 - 8:59 / km

Week 10 35.2 km 21 km long run 3 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Tempo

6:31 - 7:01 / km

Wednesday

Rest

Thursday

Easy 8km

7:47 - 8:17 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Rest

Sunday

21km

8:02 - 8:59 / km

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What does this pace feel like?

At 7:06/km, you're running at a pace that many would describe as a comfortable jog. The pace itself isn't the challenge — it's the duration. Running for two and a half hours requires building up your endurance gradually. This is a great first-time half marathon target.

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FAQs.

Is a 2:30 half marathon OK for a first timer?

Absolutely. A 2:30 half marathon is a respectable first attempt. The achievement is completing the distance — the time will improve with experience.

How far should my longest training run be?

Build to 16–18 km for your longest run, about 3 weeks before race day. You don't need to run the full 21.1 km in training.