ACFT Two-Mile Run Pace Chart: Passing Times & Mile Splits
Complete aerobic endurance pacing matrix for the Two-Mile Run (2MR) event under DA Form 705-TEST, including lap splits and pacing strategy.
The minimum passing time for the AFT Two-Mile Run is 19:57 (9:59/mile pace) for males aged 17 to 21 and 22:55 (11:28/mile pace) for females aged 17 to 21 under DA Form 705-TEST. To achieve the 100-point maximum, male soldiers must run 13:22 (6:41/mile) and female soldiers must run 16:00 (8:00/mile).
Before running your assessment, test your anticipated run time in our Army ACFT calculator to evaluate how your aerobic split influences your composite score and tape exemption eligibility.
Official ACFT Two-Mile Run Standards by Age Group
The Two-Mile Run (2MR) is the final event of the AFT, testing aerobic capacity following four intense anaerobic and muscular endurance tests. Inverted scoring applies: lower run times yield higher point values. A time slower than the 60-point row scores 0 for the event.
| Age Cohort | Male Min (60 Pts) | Male 80-Pt Benchmark | Male Max (100 Pts) | Female Min (60 Pts) | Female 80-Pt Benchmark | Female Max (100 Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 to 21 | 19:57 (9:59/mi) | 17:13 (8:37/mi) | 13:22 (6:41/mi) | 22:55 (11:28/mi) | 19:30 (9:45/mi) | 16:00 (8:00/mi) |
| 22 to 26 | 19:45 (9:53/mi) | 17:08 (8:34/mi) | 13:25 (6:43/mi) | 22:45 (11:23/mi) | 19:25 (9:43/mi) | 15:30 (7:45/mi) |
| 27 to 31 | 19:45 (9:53/mi) | 17:21 (8:41/mi) | 13:25 (6:43/mi) | 22:45 (11:23/mi) | 19:45 (9:53/mi) | 15:30 (7:45/mi) |
| 32 to 36 | 20:44 (10:22/mi) | 17:16 (8:38/mi) | 13:42 (6:51/mi) | 22:50 (11:25/mi) | 19:53 (9:57/mi) | 15:48 (7:54/mi) |
| 37 to 41 | 20:44 (10:22/mi) | 17:33 (8:47/mi) | 13:42 (6:51/mi) | 22:59 (11:30/mi) | 19:57 (9:59/mi) | 15:51 (7:56/mi) |
| 42 to 46 | 22:04 (11:02/mi) | 17:47 (8:54/mi) | 14:05 (7:03/mi) | 23:15 (11:38/mi) | 20:10 (10:05/mi) | 16:00 (8:00/mi) |
| 47 to 51 | 22:04 (11:02/mi) | 18:12 (9:06/mi) | 14:30 (7:15/mi) | 23:30 (11:45/mi) | 20:34 (10:17/mi) | 16:30 (8:15/mi) |
| 52 to 56 | 22:50 (11:25/mi) | 19:00 (9:30/mi) | 15:09 (7:35/mi) | 24:00 (12:00/mi) | 21:19 (10:40/mi) | 16:59 (8:30/mi) |
| 57 to 61 | 23:36 (11:48/mi) | 19:45 (9:53/mi) | 15:28 (7:44/mi) | 24:48 (12:24/mi) | 21:51 (10:56/mi) | 17:18 (8:39/mi) |
| 62+ | 23:36 (11:48/mi) | 19:45 (9:53/mi) | 15:28 (7:44/mi) | 25:00 (12:30/mi) | 21:59 (11:00/mi) | 17:18 (8:39/mi) |
Standard Track Lap Pacing (400-Meter Splits)
A standard outdoor track requires 8 full laps to complete 2 miles (3,218.7 meters). Below are target split times per 400m lap to achieve specific score goals for male and female soldiers in the 17 to 26 age brackets:
- Max Score Target (13:22 to 13:25, Males): Lap pace must average 1:40 per 400m. Mile 1 split: 6:41. Mile 2 split: 6:41.
- 80-Point Benchmark (17:08 to 17:13, Males): Lap pace averages 2:09 per 400m. Mile 1 split: 8:34. Mile 2 split: 8:34.
- Passing Floor (19:45 to 19:57, Males): Lap pace averages 2:30 per 400m. Mile 1 split: 9:53. Mile 2 split: 9:53.
- Max Score Target (15:30 to 16:00, Females): Lap pace must average 2:00 per 400m. Mile 1 split: 7:45. Mile 2 split: 7:45.
- 80-Point Benchmark (19:25 to 19:30, Females): Lap pace averages 2:25 per 400m. Mile 1 split: 9:43. Mile 2 split: 9:43.
Managing Fatigue After the Sprint-Drag-Carry
Because the Two-Mile Run occurs approximately 10 to 15 minutes after the Plank and less than an hour after the Sprint-Drag-Carry, muscle glycogen and hamstring elasticity are compromised. Avoid sprinting the first 400 meters. Establishing a steady rhythm during laps 1 through 4 prevents acute lactic accumulation and preserves kick speed for laps 7 and 8.
If running is not an option for you, the alternate aerobic events.