The marathon running pace guide

Will you be one of the many spectators supporting a friend, family member or other loved one at a marathon event?

We don’t need to remind you that marathons are usually massive events – and with thousands of athletes running, as well as thousands more people lining the streets cheering them on, the last thing you want to do is miss that all important glimpse of your loved one, friend or family member.

To ensure you don’t miss out, simply check out the table below. All you need to know is the participant’s predicted race time to get an idea of when they are expected to reach each mile marker – then all you need to do is wave, shout and cheer when they pass!

Note that the example start time used in the table is 9.00am. If the marathon you’ll be watching starts at a different time, you should adjust the hour units in the table accordingly – for example, if the marathon starts at 10.00am then a runner who has a 3:30 pace should pass the five-mile mark at around 11.25am.