Age Grade Calculator
Age grading allows runners of different ages and sexes to compare performances fairly by adjusting race times against world best performances for each age group. This calculator estimates your age graded performance percentage and equivalent open performance for common road running distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon.
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What Is Age Grading?
Age grading is a method used in athletics to compare running performances across different ages and between men and women. Because performance naturally declines with age, age grading adjusts race performances using statistical factors so that performances can be compared fairly.
An age-graded score of 100% would equal the world best performance for your age and event. Most recreational runners fall between 40% and 60%, while competitive club runners are typically above 60%.
Age grading is commonly used in masters athletics, parkrun results, and running clubs.
What Is a Good Age Grade?
How to Use Age Grading
Age grading can be used to:
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Compare performances across different ages
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Track performance over time as you get older
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Set performance goals
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Compare performances between men and women
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Estimate equivalent open-age performance