How Fast Is Marathon Pace (World Record)?

Eliud Kipchoge averaged 5.8 m/s over the full 42.2 km to set the marathon world record. That's a pace most people can't sustain for even 1 km — covering each kilometre in just 2:52, all the way to the end.

Eliud Kipchoge runs faster for 42 km than most humans can sprint for 100 metres.

• Each kilometre in just 2:52
• 4× faster than walking — sustained for 42 km