How to Run a Sub 2 Hour
Half Marathon.

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

What pace is a 2 hour half marathon?

A 2 hour half marathon is a pace of 5:41 per kilometre (9:09 per mile), or 10.5 km/h (6.6 mph).

Pace /km

5:41

min/km

Pace /mile

9:09

min/mi

Speed

10.5

km/h

Speed

6.6

mph

2 Hour Half Marathon splits.

KM Cumulative Time
1 5:41
2 11:23
3 17:04
4 22:45
5 28:26
6 34:08
7 39:49
8 45:30
9 51:11
10 56:53
11 1:02:34
12 1:08:15
13 1:13:57
14 1:19:38
15 1:25:19
16 1:31:00
17 1:36:42
18 1:42:23
19 1:48:04
20 1:53:45
21 1:59:27
21.0975 2:00:00
Mile Cumulative Time
1 9:09
2 18:18
3 27:28
4 36:37
5 45:46
6 54:55
7 1:04:05
8 1:13:14
9 1:22:23
10 1:31:32
11 1:40:41
12 1:49:51
13 1:59:00
13.11 2:00:00

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Race

5:41

min/km

Tempo

5:14–5:44

min/km

Intervals

4:36–4:58

min/km

Week 3 44.1 km 14 km long run 5 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Ladder Intervals

4:35 - 4:57 / km

Wednesday

Easy 8km

6:19 - 6:49 / km

Thursday

Tempo

5:14 - 5:44 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

6:19 - 6:49 / km

Sunday

Long Run 14km

6:34 - 7:23 / km

Week 10 55.5 km 22 km long run 5 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Intervals

4:35 - 4:57 / km

Wednesday

Easy 10km

6:19 - 6:49 / km

Thursday

Progression

5:14 - 5:44 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

6:19 - 6:49 / km

Sunday

Long Run 22km

6:34 - 7:23 / km

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What does this pace feel like?

At 5:41/km, the 2-hour half marathon is one of the most popular targets in distance running. The pace is steady and sustainable if you've trained for it — hard enough to know you're racing, but not so fast that you're suffering from the start. The challenge is covering 21 km, not the speed itself.

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FAQs.

What pace is a 2-hour half marathon?

A 2-hour half marathon requires a pace of 5:41/km (9:09/mi) sustained for 21.1 kilometres.

Can a beginner run a sub-2 hour half marathon?

It's possible with proper training, but most beginners should focus on completing the distance first and then target sub-2 in a subsequent race. Allow at least 12 weeks of dedicated training.

How many times a week should I train for a 2-hour half marathon?

Four runs per week is ideal. More is beneficial but not essential — quality and consistency matter more than volume at this level.