How to Run a Sub 29 Minute
5K.

Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 29 minute 5k.

What pace is a 29 minute 5k?

A 29 minute 5k is a pace of 5:48 per kilometre (9:20 per mile), or 10.3 km/h (6.4 mph).

Pace /km

5:48

min/km

Pace /mile

9:20

min/mi

Speed

10.3

km/h

Speed

6.4

mph

29 Minute 5K splits.

KM Cumulative Time
1 5:48
2 11:36
3 17:24
4 23:12
5 29:00
Mile Cumulative Time
1 9:20
2 18:40
3 28:00
3.11 29:00

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Race, tempo and interval paces from the matching 29 minute 5k training plan, plus two real weeks already on it.

Race

5:48

min/km

Tempo

5:48–6:18

min/km

Intervals

5:06–5:27

min/km

Week 4 29.6 km 9 km long run 4 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Intervals

5:15 - 5:39 / km

Wednesday

Rest

Thursday

Tempo

6:00 - 6:30 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

7:13 - 7:43 / km

Sunday

Mixed-Pace Long Run

7:28 - 7:58 / km

Week 6 26.3 km 7.5 km long run 4 runs
Monday

Rest

Tuesday

Intervals

5:15 - 5:39 / km

Wednesday

Rest

Thursday

Progression

6:00 - 6:30 / km

Friday

Rest

Saturday

Easy 5km

7:13 - 7:43 / km

Sunday

Progression

7:28 - 7:58 / km

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What does this pace feel like?

At 5:48/km, you're running at a pace that's brisk but shouldn't feel overwhelming. You'll be breathing noticeably harder than during a walk but should feel in control. This is a good, honest running pace that many improvers are working towards.

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FAQs.

How do I get below 29 minutes for 5K?

Run three times per week, including one faster session with intervals or tempo efforts. Build your weekly mileage gradually and practice running at 5:48/km or slightly faster.

Is a 29-minute 5K good for a beginner?

Absolutely. Breaking 30 minutes, and then 29, is one of the most popular and satisfying early milestones in running.