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Marathon Pace Band for a 3:00:00 Finish

Boston-qualifier territory calls for discipline at every mile marker. A printed pace band keeps your splits honest when adrenaline pushes you out too fast in the opening kilometres. Print this chart, cut the narrow strip, and tape it around your wrist so you can glance at cumulative times without unlocking your phone.

Each row assumes even pacing from start to finish — no built-in negative splits or walk breaks. If your race plan includes a slower first half, adjust the goal time upward or use the controls below. Mile markers match standard US marathon signage; kilometre splits are available on separate pages if you prefer.

Print at 100% with scaling turned off. Fold the strip once for a sturdier band, or laminate it if rain is in the forecast.

MarkerElapsed time
Mile 16:52
Mile 213:44
Mile 320:36
Mile 427:28
Mile 534:20
Mile 641:12
Mile 748:03
Mile 854:55
Mile 91:01:47
Mile 101:08:39
Mile 111:15:31
Mile 121:22:23
Mile 131:29:15
Mile 141:36:07
Mile 151:42:59
Mile 161:49:51
Mile 171:56:43
Mile 182:03:35
Mile 192:10:26
Mile 202:17:18
Mile 212:24:10
Mile 222:31:02
Mile 232:37:54
Mile 242:44:46
Mile 252:51:38
Mile 262:58:30
Finish3:00:00

Mile splits assume even pacing from start to finish.

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