Marathon Time Prediction from a 30-Minute 5K
A 30-minute 5K performance predicts a marathon finish time of approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes.
How to use this tool
- Enter known race distance, finish time — minutes and finish time — seconds in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your marathon time and the full breakdown beneath it.
Enter your 5K time and predict your marathon finish — a 30-minute 5K runner can expect to finish a marathon in roughly 4:40.
Frequently asked questions
- How accurate is the Riegel formula?
- For distances within 2–3x of your reference race it is generally accurate within 5%. Accuracy decreases for very long extrapolations.
- What exponent should I use?
- The standard exponent is 1.06. Some calculators use 1.07 for ultra distances. This tool uses 1.06.