How to Calculate Average Minutes in a Marathon

Running a marathon is no small feat. The race of 26.2 miles is grueling and requires dedication in training, proper nutrition and a drive to fulfill the goal. Once done, calculate the average minute time based on your overall time on the race. Remember, just finishing a marathon is an achievement in itself. Use the average minute time to streamline your training for other races.

Things You'll Need

  • Calculator
  • Race time
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find out your overall time for the race. For example, if your overall race time is 4:00:00, use this as your base time to calculate the minute averages -- also called splits.

    • 2

      Break down your time in minutes, with 60 minutes in an hour. For this example, a four hour marathon is 240 minutes.

    • 3

      Divide the minutes overall by 26.2, the number of miles in a marathon. For this example, divide 240 by 26.2 for a result of 9.16 minutes per mile, which translates roughly to a 9:10 mile.