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HYROX 8×1km Total Run (8.0 km) in 42 Minutes: Exact Pace per Km, Mile & Split Table

Interactive pacing model for running a 42-minute HYROX 8×1km Total Run (8.0 km). Adjust target minutes below to recalculate real-time kilometer, mile, and 400m track splits.

Required Pace (Per Km & Per Mile)
5:15 /km • 8:27 /mi
Treadmill Speed & 400m Lap
11.43 km/h (7.10 mph) • 126s / 400m
1st Half vs 2nd Half Pace
5:18 → 5:12 /km
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Official Checkpoint Split Table — HYROX 8×1km Total Run (8.0 km) in 42 Minutes

Checkpoint DistanceCumulative Elapsed TimePace per KilometerPace per Mile
1 km 5:15 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi
2 km 10:30 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi
3 km 15:45 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi
4 km 21:00 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi
5 km 26:15 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi
6 km 31:30 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi
7 km 36:45 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi
8 km 42:00 5:15 /km 8:27 /mi

Frequently Asked Questions — HYROX 8×1km Total Run (8.0 km) in 42 Min

What pace per km and per mile is needed for a 42-minute HYROX 8×1km Total Run (8.0 km)?
To finish a HYROX 8×1km Total Run (8.0 km) in 42 minutes, you must maintain an average pace of 5:15 per kilometer (8:27 per mile), which equals an average running speed of 11.43 km/h (7.10 mph) and 126 seconds per 400m track lap.
Should I run an even split or a negative split for a 42-minute HYROX 8×1km Total Run (8.0 km)?
Exercise physiology studies show a 1% to 2% negative split (running the first half ~2–3 seconds per km slower than 5:15/km and accelerating in the final third) minimizes early lactate accumulation and glycogen depletion.