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Pace band generator
Enter the distance and your goal time to get a pace band for your wrist. It shows the time you should see at every kilometre or every 5 km to stay on plan. Printed out, one glance in the race tells you whether you are ahead or behind.
How to use a pace band
Print the PDF at 100% size (not fit to page), cut one strip along the dashed line, wrap it around your wrist and tape it with clear tape so sweat does not soak it. In the race, glance at it at the kilometre markers: if your watch shows less than the band, you are ahead.
An even pace is the safest plan. A negative split means running the second half faster: the slight version (−1%) helps you avoid starting too fast, the strong one (−2%) suits experienced runners. A positive split (+1%, +2%) is realistic when the second half is harder, for example hilly or hot.
Charts for other distances
min/km ↔ km/h, and how long a 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon take at that pace.
Goal times with the pace you need and your splits.
Goal times with the pace you need and your splits.
Goal times with the pace you need and your splits.
Goal times with the pace you need and your splits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a pace band?
A paper strip around your wrist with the splits for your goal time: at every kilometre (or every 5 km) it shows when you should get there if you stick to the plan. One glance tells you whether you are ahead or behind.
How do I print it?
Download the PDF and print it at 100% size (not fit to page). The page has four identical strips: cut one out, wrap it around your wrist and fix it with clear tape.
Which strategy should I choose?
An even pace is the safest. A slight negative split (first half 1% slower) helps you avoid starting too fast; the strong one (2%) suits experienced runners who can speed up in the second half. If you know the second half is harder (hills, heat), a positive split plan is more realistic.
How accurate is the pace band in a race?
The splits are for the official distance. Your GPS watch usually measures a little more, so check the band at the kilometre markers on the course rather than at your watch’s own kilometre beeps.
The splits assume an even pace (or the chosen split plan) over the official distance and are for guidance only.