What's a Good Pace for Half Marathon?

Finishing a half-marathon in less than two hours is a common goal for experienced half-marathons runners. Running a sub 2 hour or 1:59:59 half-marathon means maintaining an average pace of 9:09 minutes per mile, which is considered a respectable half-marathon time among runners.

What is a good beginner pace for a half marathon?

So, what's a good half marathon time for beginners? What should you expect at your age? On average we estimate, beginner males, finish half marathons between 2:05 to 2:15. On the other hand on average, beginner females clock in between 2:20 and 2:30.

What is a slow pace for a half marathon?

Experts say that you should run at a pace 30 – 60 seconds slower than your goal pace during long training runs. If you're able to consistently make a 9:00 pace for 10 – 11 miles, you'll probably be able to run your half at an 8:30 or even an 8:00 pace.