Marathon Pace Planner
Katsuya Oba Sports iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Marathon Pace Planner is a free Sports app for iPhone and iPad by Katsuya Oba. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated January 13, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 13 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Jan 13
- 2026 · v1.4.8
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About 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.
What’s new
Version 1.4.8 · Updated January 13, 2026
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.
App privacy
The developer, Katsuya Oba, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Performance Data, Crash Data
- User Content: Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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