Whether you are walking for fitness or you have registered or a charity walk or competition, it helps to know long it will take you to walk a mile at different walking paces. You also want to translate that into common race and event distances such as the 5K, 10K, marathon, or half-marathon and look at typical finishing times. Show
Distances and Common TimesHere is some basic information for common race distances:
Walking at Different PacesThe charts below will help you to translate walking event distances into time, kilometers, and miles at various fitness-walking paces. While there is no standardized criteria for pace categories, studies have indicated that a moderate walking pace is roughly 3–5 miles per hour.
These paces may seem fast, but it is typical for people to walk faster than usual when at a group event or competition. An easy pace will put you at the back of the pack, while at the fast pace you will be with some of the runners and run/walkers. There are several ways to measure or calculate your walking speed, including phone apps and GPS watches, as well as low-tech options using a known distance (such as around a running track) and a stopwatch. To determine your pace, try a calculator. Note:The charts below were developed using the pace calculator above. Kilometer Chart
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Marathon:
Miles Chart
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With these charts, you should be able to get a rough estimate of how long it will take you to walk a given distance at a fitness walking pace without making stops. You'll have to add in more time if you have to wait at intersections for the crossing signal, make rest stops, stop to take photos, play Pokemon Go, etc. Pacing and Finishing TimeTiming yourself over a mile can help you predict your finish time for an organized walking event up to 10 kilometers. Sometimes a race will want to know your pace in minutes per mile when you register. It's best to warm up and then walk a mile nonstop at your best pace to time it. Do this three times to find an average. Before you register for a longer race or event that has a cutoff time, you will want to predict your finish time. It's important that you only enter events that you know you can complete under the time limit. For a half-marathon prediction, add 20 seconds per mile to the pace you were able to do to finish a 10K. For a marathon prediction, multiply your 10 kilometers finish time by five. Training for Different DistancesTraining can do wonders. By gradually building your walking distance and paying attention to your posture and walking form, you will be able to walk faster and longer. It's always a good idea to build up your walking time steadily from shorter to longer distances. By adding a longer walk each week, you will build your muscles and stamina. You will also toughen the skin on your feet, which helps prevent blisters. Start with the distance you are able to walk comfortably. Add a mile to that distance each week, which will be between 15 and 20 more minutes of steady walking. Try a 30-day quick-start walking plan to begin building your walking mileage, whether you just want to walk a mile, enjoy a 5-kilometer charity walk, or even begin training for a half-marathon or marathon. Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. By Wendy
Bumgardner Thanks for your feedback! How fast should I walk a mile for my age?The 1-Mile Walking Test. How long should it take a 70 year old to walk a mile?How long to walk a mile by age. How long should a female walk a day?Walking for 30 minutes a day
To get the health benefits, try to walk for at least 30 minutes as briskly as you can on most days of the week.
What is a normal 1 mile walk time?Most people can expect to walk a mile in 15 to 22 minutes, according to data gathered in a 2019 study spanning five decades. The average walking pace is 2.5 to 4 mph, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
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