# Marathon Pace Planner — From Training Through Race Day > From Training Through Race Day (iPhone/iPad app by Katsuya Oba.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-pace-planner/id6754823916 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Katsuya Oba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850348444) - Category: Sports, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 13 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2025-11-16 - Data updated: 2026-01-14 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-pace-planner/id6754823916/reviews.md ## What is Marathon Pace Planner? Marathon Pace Planner is a pace planning app designed for marathon runners. It helps you easily calculate and visualize split-by-split pacing to reach your target finish time, supporting you in building a smart race plan from preparation to race day. Key Features * Flexible Distance Settings - Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km) - 30 km, 20 km, 10 km - Custom distance (1.0–200.0 km) * Strategic Pace Planning - Even Pace: Maintain a consistent pace throughout the race - Negative Split: Speed up in the second half (adjustable) - Positive Split: Start faster and slow down later (adjustable) - Custom Pace: Set your pace freely for each segment * Segment Elevation & Notes - Simple Mode: Select from 8 slope categories for auto-adjustment - Detailed Mode: Input precise elevation gain/loss per segment - GPX Import: Auto-import elevation data from GPX files (NEW) - Add notes to each segment; included in print and share output * Save & Manage Your Pace Charts - Save created pace charts with custom names - Load saved pace charts to edit and save as new versions * Race Info Management - Save race name, date, and start time with your pace chart - Share and print race info along with your pace chart * Passing Time Display - Set start time to see estimated passing times at each checkpoint - Perfect for race day time management * Race Reminder Notifications - Get reminders at 7 key times before your race by saving a race date - Customize notification timing in settings * Training Pace (NEW) - 5 training intensities (E/M/T/I/R) inspired by vVO2max theory - Tap the green card to view; auto-updates with your settings * Pace Chart Sharing - Share your pace chart with friends via social media or email - Open shared links directly in the app to view the pace chart * Print Your Pace Chart - Print your pace chart and carry it on race day - Check your pace anytime during the race with confidence * Custom Settings - Default values for custom distance, negative and positive split pace gap - Customize pace table column display order Recommended For - First-time marathon or half-marathon runners - Runners aiming for a new personal best - Anyone planning strategic pace strategies - Ultra-distance athletes Features - Simple: Set your target time; the app calculates automatically - Pace range: 2:00/km to 60:00/km, up to 48-hour plans - Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Dark Mode - English and Japanese About Subscription This app is free to download and use. Subscribe to a paid plan to unlock more features. * Free Plan - Save up to 3 plans, share links valid for 3 days, print once daily * Basic Plan (monthly/yearly) - Ad-free experience - Print feature - Save up to 10 plans - Share links valid for 7 days * Pro Plan (monthly/yearly) - Ad-free experience - Print feature - Save up to 100 plans - Share links valid for 90 days - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled - You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings after purchase - Free trial will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends Supported Environment - iOS 17.6 or later - Compatible with iPhone and iPad * Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy Policy https://apps.obaonline.net/en/privacy/ Marathon Pace Planner focuses on pace calculation from preparation to race day. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Plan (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year | | Pro Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month | | Basic Plan (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year | | Basic Plan (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.8 — 2026-01-13 You can now import elevation data from GPX files. ■ GPX Import Feature Import elevation data from GPX files in Custom Pace "Detailed Mode": • Select a GPX file to automatically set elevation for each segment • Auto-adjusts when GPX distance differs from pace chart distance Use GPX files from route planners like Strava to achieve more accurate elevation-based pace adjustments. ### 1.4.7 — 2026-01-07 Marathon Pace Planner is a pace planning app designed for marathon runners. It helps you easily calculate and visualize split-by-split pacing to reach your target finish time, supporting you in building a smart race plan from preparation to race day. Key Features * Flexible Distance Settings - Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km) - 30 km, 20 km, 10 km - Custom distance (1.0–200.0 km) * Strategic Pace Planning - Even Pace: Maintain a consistent pace throughout the race - Negative Split: Speed up in the second half (adjustable) - Positive Split: Start faster and slow down later (adjustable) - Custom Pace: Set your pace freely for each segment * Segment Elevation & Notes - Simple Mode: Select from 8 slope categories for auto-adjustment - Detailed Mode: Input precise elevation gain/loss per segment - Add notes to each segment; included in print and share output * Save & Manage Your Pace Charts - Save created pace charts with custom names - Load saved pace charts to edit and save as new versions * Race Info Management - Save race name, date, and start time with your pace chart - Share and print race info along with your pace chart * Passing Time Display - Set start time to see estimated passing times at each checkpoint - Perfect for race day time management * Race Reminder Notifications - Get reminders at 7 key times before your race by saving a race date - Customize notification timing in settings * Training Pace (NEW) - 5 training intensities (E/M/T/I/R) inspired by vVO2max theory - Tap the green card to view; auto-updates with your settings * Pace Chart Sharing - Share your pace chart with friends via social media or email - Open shared links directly in the app to view the pace chart * Print Your Pace Chart - Print your pace chart and carry it on race day - Check your pace anytime during the race with confidence * Custom Settings - Default values for custom distance, negative and positive split pace gap - Customize pace table column display order Recommended For - First-time marathon or half-marathon runners - Runners aiming for a new personal best - Anyone planning strategic pace strategies - Ultra-distance athletes Features - Simple: Set your target time; the app calculates automatically - Pace range: 2:00/km to 60:00/km, up to 48-hour plans - Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Dark Mode - English and Japanese About Subscription This app is free to download and use. Subscribe to a paid plan to unlock more features. * Free Plan - Save up to 3 plans, share links valid for 3 days, print once daily * Basic Plan (monthly/yearly) - Ad-free experience - Print feature - Save up to 10 plans - Share links valid for 7 days * Pro Plan (monthly/yearly) - Ad-free experience - Print feature - Save up to 100 plans - Share links valid for 90 days - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled - You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings after purchase - Free trial will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends Supported Environment - iOS 17.6 or later - Compatible with iPhone and iPad * Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy Policy https://apps.obaonline.net/en/privacy/ Marathon Pace Planner focuses on pace calculation from preparation to race day. ### 1.4.6 — 2026-01-03 Added Training Pace feature. Automatically calculates 5 training intensities inspired by vVO2max theory from your goal race pace: • E (Easy): Recovery and base-building pace range • M (Marathon): Goal race pace • T (Threshold): Lactate threshold pace • I (Interval): VO2max interval pace • R (Repetition): Speed work pace Tap the green card on the main screen to view each training intensity pace. ### 1.4.5 — 2026-01-01 Improved UI/UX. • Goal time picker now supports circular scrolling for minutes and seconds (0 and 59 wrap around) • Visual indicator now shows when you have unsaved changes after editing history • Added swipe hints and long-press menu in the history screen Enjoy a smoother app experience. ### 1.4.4 — 2025-12-29 Improved UI/UX. • Optimized notification permission request timing • Optimized tracking permission request timing Enjoy a smoother app experience. ## Apps similar to Marathon Pace Planner | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Marathon Pace](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-pace/id6472871980) | — | Free | Sports | | [TBS世界陸上](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbs/id6743824826) | — | Free | Sports | | [北海道マラソン-Hokkaido Marathon-](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1669014259) | — | Free | Sports | | [競馬収支を管理 馬券で競馬の収支を計算する収支表アプリ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1468230235) | — | Free | Sports | | [My RUNNET ～RUNNET公式アプリ～](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-runnet-runnet/id777475892) | — | Free | Sports | | [Marathon Goal Keeper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-goal-keeper/id6499197284) | — | Free | Sports | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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