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Printable Pace Band

A pace band is a paper wristband with the clock time for every km or mile of your race. For a 4:00:00 marathon at even pace you should pass 10 km at 0:56:53 and halfway at 2:00:00. Pick your race and goal, then print up to four bands on one page.

Splits every

h:mm:ss

1 to 2 % is a common choice.

First half 2:00:00, second half 2:00:00.

Marathon even4:00:00
  1. 10:05:41
  2. 20:11:23
  3. 30:17:04
  4. 40:22:45
  5. 50:28:26
  6. 60:34:08
  7. 70:39:49
  8. 80:45:30
  9. 90:51:11
  10. 100:56:53
  11. 111:02:34
  12. 121:08:15
  13. 131:13:57
  14. 141:19:38
  15. 151:25:19
  16. 161:31:00
  17. 171:36:42
  18. 181:42:23
  19. 191:48:04
  20. 201:53:45
  21. 211:59:27
  22. 222:05:08
  23. 232:10:49
  24. 242:16:31
  25. 252:22:12
  26. 262:27:53
  27. 272:33:34
  28. 282:39:16
  29. 292:44:57
  30. 302:50:38
  31. 312:56:19
  32. 323:02:01
  33. 333:07:42
  34. 343:13:23
  35. 353:19:05
  36. 363:24:46
  37. 373:30:27
  38. 383:36:08
  39. 393:41:50
  40. 403:47:31
  41. 413:53:12
  42. 423:58:53
  43. Finish4:00:00

How to use it

  1. Choose the race and type your goal time.
  2. Pick km or mile splits to match the markers on your course.
  3. Choose even pace or a negative split.
  4. Download the PDF, print at 100 %, cut out and tape around your wrist.

Worked example

A 4:00:00 marathon with a 1.5 % negative split: the first half takes 2:00:54 and the second 1:59:06. The band shows each km at the right pace for its half, and the finish is exactly 4:00:00.

Questions and answers

What is a pace band?

A paper strip you wear around your wrist during a race. It shows the clock time you should see at each km or mile marker for your goal.

What is a negative split?

Running the second half faster than the first. Here you choose how much faster per km, for example 1.5 %. The band still adds up to your goal time.

How do I print it at the right size?

Download the PDF and print at 100 % or “actual size”, not “fit to page”. Each band is 28 mm wide. Cut along the dashed lines.

How do I wear it?

Wrap it around your wrist and tape the ends. Covering it with clear tape helps keep it dry.

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