Steps for race and route distances
For a 5′7″ (170 cm) adult. Running steps vary a lot with speed; faster runners take longer strides.
| Distance | Walking | Running |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 2,292 | 1,456 |
| 2 miles | 4,584 | 2,913 |
| 3 miles | 6,877 | 4,369 |
| 5K (3.1 mi) | 7,122 | 4,525 |
| 5 miles | 11,461 | 7,282 |
| 10K (6.2 mi) | 14,244 | 9,050 |
| Half marathon (13.1 mi) | 30,048 | 19,092 |
| Marathon (26.2 mi) | 60,099 | 38,186 |
Steps by distance
Know your steps and want the distance instead? Use the steps to miles calculator. For how long the walk will take, see the walking time calculator.
Questions people ask
How many steps is 1 mile?
About 2,000 to 2,500 walking steps; roughly 2,290 for a 5′7″ adult.
How many steps is 2 miles?
About 4,000 to 5,000 walking steps; roughly 4,600 for a 5′7″ adult.
How many steps is 3 miles?
About 6,000 to 7,500 walking steps; roughly 6,900 for a 5′7″ adult.
How many steps is 5 miles?
About 10,000 to 12,500 walking steps; roughly 11,500 for a 5′7″ adult.
How many steps is a 5K?
Around 6,500 to 7,500 steps if you walk it, and 4,000 to 5,000 if you run it.
How many steps in a marathon?
Running, most people take 35,000 to 45,000 steps over 26.2 miles; walking it takes 55,000 to 65,000.