How is the pace adjusted for hills?

Each segment's energy cost is estimated from its gradient using the Minetti running-cost model, then your target time is shared across kilometres in proportion to that effort. Uphill kilometres get more time (slower pace), downhill kilometres less — so the effort stays even.

Can I export this to Garmin PacePro?

Not directly — PacePro strategies are generated inside Garmin Connect from a course and can't be imported from a file. Use this planner to know the pace to hold, then create your course in Garmin Connect if you want it on your watch.

What does the elevation sensitivity slider do?

At 100% the pace follows the full grade adjustment. Lower it towards 0% to flatten the adjustment — at 0% every kilometre gets the same pace, ignoring elevation.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.

Grade adjusted pace planner

Load a course, set your target finish time, and get the pace to run for each kilometre adjusted for the climbs and descents — so your effort stays even. Based on the Minetti running-cost model, the same idea behind Garmin PacePro and Strava's Grade Adjusted Pace. Everything runs in your browser.

Drop a file or click to browseGPX, FIT or TCX — processed in your browser, never uploaded

How to plan your pace

1
Load your course
Drop the .gpx, .fit or .tcx file of the route you'll run. A drawn Garmin course works great.
2
Set your target time
Enter the finish time you're aiming for, and choose how strongly to adjust pace for elevation.
3
Read your per-km pace
The table shows the pace to hold on every kilometre — easier on the climbs, quicker on the descents — so the total matches your goal.

Frequently asked questions

How is the pace adjusted for hills?: Each segment's energy cost is estimated from its gradient using the Minetti running-cost model, then your target time is shared across kilometres in proportion to that effort. Uphill kilometres get more time (slower pace), downhill kilometres less — so the effort stays even.
Can I export this to Garmin PacePro?: Not directly — PacePro strategies are generated inside Garmin Connect from a course and can't be imported from a file. Use this planner to know the pace to hold, then create your course in Garmin Connect if you want it on your watch.
What does the elevation sensitivity slider do?: At 100% the pace follows the full grade adjustment. Lower it towards 0% to flatten the adjustment — at 0% every kilometre gets the same pace, ignoring elevation.
Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. Everything runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.