Run Club Pace Group Planner
Split runners into pace groups for a route and work out staggered start times so everyone finishes together. Free, private and instant.
How to use the Run Club Pace Group Planner
- Paste or type your input into the box above.
- Choose any options you need. Results update as you type.
- Copy the result with the Copy button.
About this tool
Enter your runners' usual paces and the route distance. The planner sorts runners into groups of similar pace, calculates each group's finish time, and (if you want) staggers the starts so slower groups leave first and all groups finish at about the same time at the café or finish line. Choose kilometres or miles, and the number of groups or the biggest pace gap you will allow within a group.
Run Club Pace Group Planner is part of ToolStack Hub's Date & Time Tools. It runs entirely in your browser, which keeps your data private and makes results instant. There is nothing to install, no account to create and no usage limit.
Frequently asked questions
How are groups chosen?
Runners are sorted by pace and split wherever the gap to the first runner of the group would exceed your limit, or into an even number of groups if you choose that option.
Why stagger the starts?
Slower groups set off first and faster groups later, so everyone reaches the finish or café together and nobody waits around.
Is the Run Club Pace Group Planner free?
Yes. Run Club Pace Group Planner is completely free with no sign-up, limits or watermarks.
Is my data private when I use the Run Club Pace Group Planner?
Yes. It runs in your browser, so your input is not uploaded to our servers.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. ToolStack Hub tools work on phones, tablets and desktop browsers.
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