How to Run a Sub 25 Minute
5K.

Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 25 minute 5k.

What pace is a 25 minute 5k?

A 25 minute 5k is a pace of 5:00 per kilometre (8:03 per mile), or 12.0 km/h (7.5 mph).

Pace /km

5:00

min/km

Pace /mile

8:03

min/mi

Speed

12.0

km/h

Speed

7.5

mph

25 Minute 5K splits.

KM Cumulative Time
1 5:00
2 10:00
3 15:00
4 20:00
5 25:00
Mile Cumulative Time
1 8:03
2 16:06
3 24:08
3.11 25:00

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Race, tempo and interval paces from the matching 25 minute 5k training plan, plus two real weeks already on it.

Race

5:00

min/km

Tempo

5:00–5:30

min/km

Intervals

4:24–4:45

min/km

Week 4 39.6 km 9 km long run 5 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Intervals

4:24 - 4:45 / km

Wednesday

Easy 8km

6:04 - 6:34 / km

Thursday

Tempo

5:01 - 5:31 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

6:04 - 6:34 / km

Sunday

Mixed-Pace Long Run

6:19 - 7:07 / km

Week 6 39.7 km 7.5 km long run 5 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Intervals

4:24 - 4:45 / km

Wednesday

Easy 8km

6:04 - 6:34 / km

Thursday

Tempo

5:01 - 5:31 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

6:04 - 6:34 / km

Sunday

Progression

6:19 - 7:07 / km

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What does this pace feel like?

Running at 5:00/km is a pace that feels purposeful but sustainable for a trained runner. Your breathing will be elevated and you won't want to chat, but you should feel in control throughout. The final kilometre will require a push, but the pace is manageable with proper training.

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FAQs.

What is a good training plan for a 25-minute 5K?

Run 3–4 times per week: one interval session, one tempo or threshold run, and 1–2 easy runs. Include a weekly long run of 7–10 km. Allow 6–8 weeks of preparation.

Is 25 minutes a good 5K time?

A sub-25 5K is a solid achievement and a popular first target for improving runners. At 5:00/km, you'll be comfortably in the top half at most parkruns.