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Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 49 minute 10k.
To run a sub 49 minute 10k, you need to maintain a pace of 4:54/km (7:53/mi).
Pace /km
4:54
min/km
Pace /mile
7:53
min/mi
Speed
12.2
km/h
Speed
7.6
mph
| KM | Cumulative Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4:54 |
| 2 | 9:48 |
| 3 | 14:42 |
| 4 | 19:36 |
| 5 | 24:30 |
| 6 | 29:24 |
| 7 | 34:18 |
| 8 | 39:12 |
| 9 | 44:06 |
| 10 | 49:00 |
| Mile | Cumulative Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7:53 |
| 2 | 15:46 |
| 3 | 23:39 |
| 4 | 31:33 |
| 5 | 39:26 |
| 6 | 47:19 |
| 6.21 | 49:00 |
At 4:54/km, you're running at a steady, purposeful pace. It's not comfortable exactly, but it's sustainable with the right preparation. Your breathing is elevated throughout but never desperate. This pace rewards consistency and smart training over raw talent.
Targeting sub-49 means maintaining a pace close to 5:00/km for the full distance. Train with 30–40 km per week across four runs: one interval session (e.g. 8 × 600 m at 4:40–4:45 with 60 seconds recovery), one 15-minute tempo at 5:00–5:05/km, one long run of 10–13 km, and one easy recovery run.
The long run is your most important session — it builds the endurance to maintain pace when tired. Run it at 6:00–6:30/km without worrying about speed.
Allow 8–10 weeks of preparation. Practise your goal pace during tempo runs so it feels familiar on race day. Running negative splits (second 5K slightly faster than first) is a smart race strategy at this level.
Pace /km
Pace /mile
Speed
Speed
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