Advanced / Sub-18 Club • Verified Endurance Pacing Table
5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 18 Minutes: Exact Pace per Km, Mile & Split Table
Interactive pacing model for running a 18-minute 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi). Adjust target minutes below to recalculate real-time kilometer, mile, and 400m track splits.
Required Pace (Per Km & Per Mile)
3:36 /km • 5:48 /mi
Treadmill Speed & 400m Lap
16.67 km/h (10.36 mph) • 86s / 400m
1st Half vs 2nd Half Pace
3:38 → 3:34 /km
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Official Checkpoint Split Table — 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 18 Minutes
| Checkpoint Distance | Cumulative Elapsed Time | Pace per Kilometer | Pace per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 3:36 | 3:36 /km | 5:48 /mi |
| 2 km | 7:12 | 3:36 /km | 5:48 /mi |
| 3 km | 10:48 | 3:36 /km | 5:48 /mi |
| 4 km | 14:24 | 3:36 /km | 5:48 /mi |
| 5 km | 18:00 | 3:36 /km | 5:48 /mi |
Frequently Asked Questions — 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 18 Min
What pace per km and per mile is needed for a 18-minute 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi)?
To finish a 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 18 minutes, you must maintain an average pace of 3:36 per kilometer (5:48 per mile), which equals an average running speed of 16.67 km/h (10.36 mph) and 86 seconds per 400m track lap.
Should I run an even split or a negative split for a 18-minute 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi)?
Exercise physiology studies show a 1% to 2% negative split (running the first half ~2–3 seconds per km slower than 3:36/km and accelerating in the final third) minimizes early lactate accumulation and glycogen depletion.