How Long Does It Take To Run Half a Mile?
Half a mile is a distance equal to 805 meters.
In this article, you will find out how long it takes to run half a mile, and you will find answers to the most common questions on this topic.
On average, it takes approximately 4:38 minutes to run half a mile, which means that the average running pace is 9:16 minutes per mile. Numerous factors, such as age, sex, fitness level, experience, weather, and terrain will all affect the result.
Depending on the mile time, the table shows how much time it takes to run half a mile, 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, a half marathon, and a marathon.
| 1 mile | 0.5 mile | 1 km | 5 km | 10 km | Half marathon | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | 4:00 | 4:58 | 24:51 | 49:43 | 1:44:53 | 3:29:47 |
| 8:30 | 4:15 | 5:17 | 26:24 | 52:49 | 1:51:27 | 3:42:54 |
| 9:00 | 4:30 | 5:36 | 27:58 | 55:56 | 1:58:00 | 3:56:01 |
| 9:30 | 4:45 | 5:54 | 29:31 | 59:02 | 2:04:33 | 4:09:07 |
| 10:00 | 5:00 | 6:13 | 31:04 | 1:02:09 | 2:11:07 | 4:22:14 |
| 10:30 | 5:15 | 6:31 | 32:37 | 1:05:15 | 2:17:40 | 4:35:21 |
| 11:00 | 5:30 | 6:50 | 34:10 | 1:08:21 | 2:24:13 | 4:48:28 |
You can use my running pace calculator to calculate the time it takes to run half a mile at a certain pace. You can also calculate how fast you will run if you run half a mile in a certain amount of time.
What is the average half a mile run time for beginners?
For beginners, the average half a mile time is about 5:15 minutes, which means that the average running pace is 10:30 minutes per mile.
If you are a beginner, you might not be able to run the whole mile continuously without stopping. In that case, combine running and walking segments.
For example, your training session can consist of 5 alternations between 1 minute of running and 1 minute of walking.
Gradually reduce your walking segments and increase your run time. You must listen to your body and be patient. In time, your fitness level will only get better and better.
Tip
If you are a beginner, walk breaks are a useful training method that will help you build your fitness. Over time, you will build enough endurance and you will no longer need walk breaks.
Read more: Is It Bad To Take Walk Breaks During A Run?
What is the average half-mile run time for advanced runners?
For advanced runners, the average half-a-mile time is about 3:10 minutes, which means that the average running pace is 6:20 minutes per mile.
Advanced runners usually run half a mile as a part of interval training.
What is a good half-mile time?
Most runners think that a good half-mile time is everything under 3:30 minutes, which means that the average running pace is 4:21 min/km. A good mile time depends on numerous factors, such as age, sex, fitness level, experience, time, and terrain on which you run.
It is difficult to give a precise answer because it varies from person to person.
For someone, a good half a mile time will be 4 minutes, while another runner will be unhappy with that result. A good half mile time is the result you will be happy with.
Tip
Don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone is different. Follow your results and push your boundaries. Enjoy running and progress gradually to train without injury, because that’s most important.
What is the World Record for an 800m run?
The men’s outdoor world record for 800m is 1:40.91 (the average pace is 3:23 minutes per mile or 2:06 minutes per kilometer), set by David RUDISHA in London (GBR) on August 9, 2012.
The women’s outdoor world record for 800m is 1:53.28 (the average pace is 3:47 minutes per mile or 2:21 minutes per kilometer), set by Jarmila KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ in München (GER) on July 26, 1983.
Is running half a mile in 4 minutes good?
To run half a mile in 4 minutes, you need to run at an average pace of 8 minutes per mile.
That is a good result for runners who train 3 times a week and run about 15 miles per week.
Will running half a mile a day help lose weight?
Running half a mile a day will help you lose weight, especially if you do strength training twice a week in addition to running, and if you pay attention to what you eat.
However, do not forget about adequate recovery. Therefore, no matter how good you feel, take at least one day of complete rest every week.
Is it good to run half a mile every day?
If you run half a mile every day, you will improve your health, strengthen your muscles, burn more calories, and generally feel better.
However, if you want to improve your running skills, it is not good to run half a mile every day. You must have complete rest at least one day a week to reduce the risk of injury and the occurrence of overtraining.
Likewise, if you want to progress, you have to put your body under different kinds of strain by doing different workouts.
Read more: Different Types of Runs + 12 Workout Examples
How hard is it to run half a mile?
Beginners can find it challenging to run half a mile continuously, without stopping. On the other hand, experienced runners will not find half a mile challenging.
However, if they run at a fast pace and push their boundaries, they will also find half a mile challenging.
Is it possible to run half a mile without training?
If you are active and in good shape, it is possible to run half a mile without training.
If you have not done any sports so far, and you spend most of your time sitting, be careful. In the beginning, combine walking and running.
I always advise a thoughtful and consistent approach to training regardless of someone’s current level of fitness.
How to run half a mile without stopping?
To run half a mile continuously, without stopping, follow this advice:
- Initially, combine running and walking segments
- Gradually shorten your walking segments and run longer
- Train at least 3 times a week
- Take at least 1 day off between workouts
- Don’t think about pace, listen to your body
- Run at a conversational pace at which you can say a full sentence while running without exhausting yourself
How many calories do you burn by running half a mile?
Running half a mile will burn you an average of about 50 calories. The exact number of calories spent while running half a mile depends on the weight and fitness of the runners, their pace, the terrain they run on, and the weather conditions.
The heavier you are, the more calories you will burn because you have to carry more weight and work harder to run the same distance at the same pace.
Example
According to the calories burned running calculator, a runner who weighs 175 lbs will spend approximately 68 calories by running half a mile at a pace of 9:39 min/mi, while a 130 lbs runner will spend approximately 51 calories.
Read more: How Heavy Is Too Heavy to Run? (17 Tips for Heavy Runners)
The average number of steps in half a mile
It takes approximately 1050 steps to walk half a mile, and approximately 750 steps to run half a mile.
To calculate an accurate figure, you need to consider several different factors, such as gender, height, weight, stride length, and pace of walking or running.
For example, a shorter person will have to take many more steps to cover the same distance, unlike a taller person.
You can use a calculator to determine precisely how many steps, you have taken in half a mile of walking or running.
The study calculated the average number of steps that need to be taken per mile while walking or running.
The table shows an overview of the steps required to cross half a mile at a given speed.
| Average walk (3mph) 20:00 min/mi 12:26 min/km | Brisk walk (4mph) 15:00 min/mi 9:19 min/km | Run (6mph) 10:00 min/mi 6:13 min/km | Fast run (7.5mph) 8:00 min/mi 4:58 min/km | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mile | 1126 steps | 968 steps | 836 steps | 700 steps |
Read more: How Many Steps Are in Half a Mile? (Detailed Answer)
Matea Matošević
Hi, I’m Matea! I’m an Olympic Marathon Runner, founder, and writer behind OLYRUN.com. On this site, I provide help in the form of my knowledge and experience to all who love running and active living. Read more…
