How many miles is a 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon?

A 5k is 3.1 miles, a 10k is 6.2, a half marathon is 13.1 and a marathon is 26.2. Race distances are set in kilometres, which is why the mile figures look odd. The table has every standard distance in miles, km and steps, and how long each takes on foot at a normal walking pace.

Race distances in miles, km and steps

Race	Km	Miles	Steps, average adult	Walked at 5 km/h
5k	5	3.1	about 7,100	1 h
10k	10	6.2	about 14,200	2 h
15k	15	9.3	about 21,300	3 h
Half marathon	21.098	13.1	about 30,000	4 h 13 min
Marathon	42.195	26.2	about 60,000	8 h 26 min
50k	50	31.1	about 71,000	10 h

Steps assume a 1.7 m adult with a step of about 0.70 m, which is 41% of height. Walking times are at 5 km/h without stops. Each race page has the stroll and brisk figures, calories by body weight, and the same numbers for other heights.

How long does it take to walk a mile, or five, or ten?

Each distance has its own page, with the time by pace, the steps it takes, and what it burns.

How many steps is a distance in miles?

The steps for every height, in feet and inches, and for the average woman and man.

How many steps is a distance in km?

The same, by kilometre, for every height in centimetres.

Any distance, in steps, time and calories

Distance

Who is walking?

Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)

Pace

Your weight, for calories (optional)

Steps

about 7,100

6,400 to 7,800 depending on your stride, about 0.70 m a step at this height.

Distance

5.0 km · 3.1 miles

Time on foot

1 h

at 5 km/h, no stops

Calories

Depends on your weight more than anything else. Enter it to see an estimate.

On a reTrek route

That is 1/12 of the way to Everest Base Camp.