Running Calories — ~100 cal/mile
~100 cal/mile for 155 lb. Marathon ~2,600 cal. MET 9.8–14.5 by pace. Trail adds 15%. ACSM, Compendium, Runner's World.
Why This Stat Matters
Why: ~100 cal/mile. Marathon ~2,600 cal. Race fuel: ~40% of burn. Weight loss estimate from deficit.
How: Enter weight, distance, pace (or duration), incline, terrain. Get total calories, per mile, weight loss equiv, race fuel.
- ●~100 cal/mile for 155 lb
- ●Marathon ~2,600 cal
- ●Trail +15%
Running Calorie Calculator
~100 cal/mile for 155 lb. Marathon ~2,600 cal. MET 9.8–14.5. Trail adds 15%.
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~100 cal/mile for 155 lb
Marathon ~2,600 cal
Trail adds 15%
Answer Capsule
Net calories ≈ weight_kg × distance_km × 1.036. ~100 cal/mile for 155 lb regardless of speed. Marathon ~2,600 cal. MET 9.8–14.5 by pace. Trail adds 15%.
Key Takeaways
- ~100 cal/mile for 155 lb person (net calories similar across speeds).
- Marathon ~2,600 cal for average runner.
- MET 9.8–14.5 by pace (6–10 mph).
- Trail adds 15% calorie burn versus road.
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How It Works
Net vs Gross Calories
Net ≈ weight_kg × distance_km × 1.036. Gross = MET × weight_kg × duration_hours. Faster pace increases gross (more cal/min) but net per mile stays ~100 for 155 lb.
MET by Pace
6 mph = 9.8, 7 = 11.0, 8 = 11.8, 9 = 12.8, 10 = 14.5. Incline adds ~0.5 MET per 5% grade. Terrain: trail 1.15×, treadmill 0.98×.
Race Fuel Planner
For runs over 60 min, aim to replace 30–60% of burn. Most gels ~100 cal. Calculator suggests gels for runs 60+ min.
Expert Tips
Comparison Table
| Pace | MET | Cal/mi (155 lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 mph | 9.8 | ~100 |
| 8 mph | 11.8 | ~100 |
| 10 mph | 14.5 | ~100 |
| Trail | +15% | ~115 |
Infographic Stats
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Sample Calculation
5K (3.1 mi) at 10 min/mi, 155 lb. MET 9.8. Duration: 31 min = 0.517 hr. Weight: 70.3 kg.
Cal = 9.8 × 70.3 × 0.517 ≈ 356 cal
~115 cal/mi. Trail adds 15%. Marathon (26.2 mi) ≈ 2,600 cal.
Disclaimer: Calorie estimates are based on MET values and averages. Individual burn varies by fitness and efficiency. Use for planning; not medical advice.