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[01]What Is a Good 2-Mile Time?

What counts as a good 2-mile, by level

Developing

Boys breaking 11:30 and girls 13:30 are progressing well. The 2-mile exposes a thin aerobic base faster than any other school race, so consistent mileage is the priority.

High school varsity

A good varsity 2-mile is around 9:55 for boys and 11:30 for girls, with sub-9:30 and sub-11:00 scoring at the state level.

College and elite

College men run sub-9:00 and women sub-10:30 to be competitive, with elite around 8:20 for men and 9:30 for women.

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Sprinter driving out of the blocks, frame analyzed by Track & Field AI (2-mile benchmarks)
Sprints · Sample analysis “Hip rise on step 3 is too early. Staying in the drive position one step longer would add ~0.08s over the first 20m.”
[02]By level

A good 2-mile is built on aerobic depth

Typical boys' marks from developing through elite, girls' marks in the table below. Run as the 3200m on most tracks.

Typical marks by levelTypical boys' 2-mile times: developing around 11:30, JV 10:45, varsity 9:55, college 9:00, elite around 8:20.Developing11:30HS JV10:45HS varsity (good)9:55College9:00Elite8:20Boys / men shown. Longer bar = higher level, not a longer time.
Approximate benchmarks. The 3200m is about 18 meters shorter than two miles.
[06]Reference table

Good 2-mile times by level

Solid, competitive marks at each level.

Benchmarks are approximate and vary by region and association.
LevelBoys / MenGirls / Women
Developing11:3013:30
HS JV10:4512:30
HS varsity (good)9:5511:30
College9:0010:30
Elite8:209:30
[10]Common questions

What Is a Good 2-Mile Time? FAQ

Common questions athletes and coaches ask about this topic.

What is a good 2-mile time for a high schooler?
Around 9:55 for boys and 11:30 for girls is a solid varsity 2-mile. Sub-9:30 and sub-11:00 score at the state level.
Is the 2-mile the same as the 3200m?
Effectively yes. The 3200m is about 18 meters shorter than two miles, so the times are nearly identical.
How do I lower my 2-mile time?
Build consistent aerobic mileage first, then add threshold and race-pace work. The 2-mile rewards base more than anything.
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