How to Run a Sub 22 Minute
5K.

Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 22 minute 5k.

What pace is a 22 minute 5k?

A 22 minute 5k is a pace of 4:24 per kilometre (7:05 per mile), or 13.6 km/h (8.5 mph).

Pace /km

4:24

min/km

Pace /mile

7:05

min/mi

Speed

13.6

km/h

Speed

8.5

mph

22 Minute 5K splits.

KM Cumulative Time
1 4:24
2 8:48
3 13:12
4 17:36
5 22:00
Mile Cumulative Time
1 7:05
2 14:10
3 21:15
3.11 22:00

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Race, tempo and interval paces from the matching 22 minute 5k training plan, plus two real weeks already on it.

Race

4:24

min/km

Tempo

4:24–4:54

min/km

Intervals

3:52–4:13

min/km

Week 4 48.5 km 9 km long run 6 runs
Monday

Easy 8km

4:53 - 5:23 / km

Tuesday

Reverse Ladder Intervals

3:33 - 3:50 / km

Wednesday

Easy 9km

4:53 - 5:23 / km

Thursday

Tempo

4:01 - 4:31 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

4:53 - 5:23 / km

Sunday

Progression

5:08 - 5:48 / km

Week 6 50.8 km 9 km long run 6 runs
Monday

Easy 8km

4:53 - 5:23 / km

Tuesday

Pyramid Intervals

3:33 - 3:50 / km

Wednesday

Easy 10km

4:53 - 5:23 / km

Thursday

Progression

4:01 - 4:31 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

4:53 - 5:23 / km

Sunday

Progession

5:08 - 5:48 / km

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What does this pace feel like?

At 4:24/km, a sub-22 minute 5K is a strong but achievable goal for regular runners. You'll be running at a pace where breathing is heavy but controlled — you could say a few words but not hold a conversation. This is firmly in the "comfortably hard" zone for most trained runners.

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FAQs.

What pace do I need for a 22-minute 5K?

You need to run 4:24 per kilometre or 7:05 per mile to finish 5K in exactly 22 minutes.

Is 22 minutes a good 5K time?

Yes, a sub-22 minute 5K is a strong result that shows genuine fitness. You'd be placing in the top 20–30% at most parkruns.