4:40 Marathon Pace
A 4:40 marathon is 10:41 per mile or 6:38 per kilometer. Run it evenly and you reach halfway in 2:20:00.
- Per mile
- 10:41
- Per km
- 6:38
- 5K
- 33:11
- 10K
- 1:06:22
- Halfway
- 2:20:00
- 20 miles
- 3:33:35
- 30K
- 3:19:05
- Finish
- 4:40:00
4:40 marathon splits by mile
Your elapsed time at every mile marker at an even 10:41 per mile.
| Mile | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10:41 |
| 2 | 21:22 |
| 3 | 32:02 |
| 4 | 42:43 |
| 5 | 53:24 |
| 6 | 1:04:05 |
| 7 | 1:14:45 |
| 8 | 1:25:26 |
| 9 | 1:36:07 |
| 10 | 1:46:48 |
| 11 | 1:57:28 |
| 12 | 2:08:09 |
| 13 | 2:18:50 |
| Mile | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 14 | 2:29:31 |
| 15 | 2:40:11 |
| 16 | 2:50:52 |
| 17 | 3:01:33 |
| 18 | 3:12:14 |
| 19 | 3:22:54 |
| 20 | 3:33:35 |
| 21 | 3:44:16 |
| 22 | 3:54:57 |
| 23 | 4:05:38 |
| 24 | 4:16:18 |
| 25 | 4:26:59 |
| 26 | 4:37:40 |
| 26.2 | 4:40:00 |
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4:40 marathon splits by kilometer
Your elapsed time at every 5 km sign at an even 6:38 per kilometer.
| Distance | Elapsed |
|---|---|
| 5 km | 33:11 |
| 10 km | 1:06:22 |
| 15 km | 1:39:32 |
| 20 km | 2:12:43 |
| Half | 2:20:00 |
| 25 km | 2:45:54 |
| 30 km | 3:19:05 |
| 35 km | 3:52:15 |
| 40 km | 4:25:26 |
| Finish | 4:40:00 |
Even or negative split
2:20:00 and 2:20:00
10:41 per mile from the start line to the finish.
2:21:24 then 2:18:36
10:47 per mile for the first half, 10:34 for the second. You run the second half 2:48 faster and still finish in 4:40.
You can print either plan on a 4:40 pace band: pick the strategy before you print.
Race times that match a 4:40 marathon
By Riegel's formula, a common race-time predictor, a 4:40 marathon is the same effort as these shorter races.
- Half marathon
- 2:14:18
- 10K
- 1:00:52
- 5K
- 29:12
If your recent race times are slower than these, 4:40 is a stretch goal for now. The formula assumes marathon training: a runner with a fast half marathon and short long runs often finishes slower than it predicts. Use the marathon readiness score to check your mileage and long runs against the goal.
Is 4:40 a Boston qualifying time?
A 4:40:00 meets the Boston Marathon qualifying standard for men 80 and older, and for women and non-binary runners 70 and older (2026 and 2027 standards, age on race day). Meeting the standard does not guarantee entry. For the 2027 race, a qualifier needed to be 5:17 under their standard for a guaranteed place; 1,000 more places went by random draw to qualifiers who missed that cutoff.
4:40 marathon pace FAQ
What pace is a 4:40 marathon?
A 4:40 marathon is 10:41 per mile or 6:38 per kilometer, held for 26.2 miles (42.195 km).
What is the halfway split for a 4:40 marathon?
2:20:00 at an even pace. With a 1% negative split, the first half is 2:21:24 and the second half 2:18:36.
What half marathon time matches a 4:40 marathon?
About 2:14:18, by Riegel's formula. A runner with that half marathon time still needs the long runs and weekly mileage to hold the pace for the full distance.