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5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 22 Minutes: Exact Pace per Km, Mile & Split Table

Interactive pacing model for running a 22-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)
4:24 /km • 7:05 /mi
Treadmill Speed & 400m Lap
13.64 km/h (8.47 mph) • 106s / 400m
1st Half vs 2nd Half Pace
4:27 → 4:21 /km
Need custom distances? Open the master Running Pace Calculator →

Official Checkpoint Split Table — 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 22 Minutes

Checkpoint DistanceCumulative Elapsed TimePace per KilometerPace per Mile
1 km 4:24 4:24 /km 7:05 /mi
2 km 8:48 4:24 /km 7:05 /mi
3 km 13:12 4:24 /km 7:05 /mi
4 km 17:36 4:24 /km 7:05 /mi
5 km 22:00 4:24 /km 7:05 /mi

Frequently Asked Questions — 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 22 Min

What pace per km and per mile is needed for a 22-minute 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi)?
To finish a 5K (5.0 km / 3.11 mi) in 22 minutes, you must maintain an average pace of 4:24 per kilometer (7:05 per mile), which equals an average running speed of 13.64 km/h (8.47 mph) and 106 seconds per 400m track lap.
Should I run an even split or a negative split for a 22-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 4:24/km and accelerating in the final third) minimizes early lactate accumulation and glycogen depletion.