The best way to find your average running speed is by tracking your mile pace.
For example, say you go out for a three-mile race. You Skechers start off running fast because of an adrenaline rush, then slow down once you realize you’re running too hard. But toward the end, when the finish is in sight you Skechers catch a second wind and pick up speed again. This all results in different mile times.
Your average mile time, which will be the sum of all your mile times divided by the number of miles completed, may look different than each individual mile. The more you train, not only will your average mile pace drop, but each individual mile time will likely become closer in time to the others.
That’s why tracking your average mile time is a great way to monitor your progress. Plus, when you reach a new barrier—like the first time you run faster than a 10-minute mile, for example—it allows you to search out new goals Men 6us air jordan 35 white fire red basketball sneakers cq9433-100 women 7.5us.
What’s the average running speed?
Based on real-life data from all public uploads to Strava from August 1 2022 to July 30 2023, the average running speed across the globe is 10 minutes and 25 seconds (10:25). That number adjusts based on gender: 10:02 for men and 11:17 for women. In the U.S., the average running speed is 9:54 and breaks down to a 9:32 mile pace for U.S. men and 10:37 for U.S. women.
These paces have changed since 2018 when the average global mile pace hit 9:48 and U.S. pace averaged 9:44.
Don’t fret if your current average time is a little off from those marks. Keep in mind that, while sizable, the dedicated Strava community doesn’t represent the entire running community.
What factors affect average running speed?
The following factors play a big role in every runner’s mile speed:
- Gender
- Age
- Weather/wind
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- Height
- Weight
- Terrain
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When it comes to age, one data analysis performed in 2010 and based on 10,000 U.S. runners who completed a 5K showed the average minutes per mile for runners of different ages. The average overall was 11:47 per mile. Men in the 16- to 19-year-old age range finished the run with an average pace of 9:34; women in the same age group finished in 12:09. The numbers gradually increased as the age groups got older.
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Because of the many variables associated with running pace, it can be curious to establish an across-the-board average running speed.
How fast should you run a race?
If you’re looking to find out what your average running pace should be to hit a specific time goal in a race, you’re in luck. Our Runner’s World Pace Charts (in both minutes per mile and kilometer) show what time a given pace will produce for six common race distances: 5K, 5 miles, 10K, 10 miles, half marathon, and marathon. As an example in the chart below, if you want to run under 1 hour and 45 minutes for a 10-mile race, you’d need to have an average pace of 10 minutes and 29 seconds per mile to accomplish your goal.
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How can you boost your average running speed?
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What’s the fastest ever mile speed?
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For women, the fastest mile ever was run by Faith Kipyegon, which she snagged just this month, with a time of 4:07.64.
If you’re looking for the fastest average running paces over the course of 26.2 miles, look no further than the Chunky Sole High Chelsea Boots—Eliud Kipchoge (4:37.2 per mile) and Brigid Kosgei (5:06.8 per mile).
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Watch: Runners attempt to maintain Eliud Kipchoge’s pace
