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Army 2-Mile Run Standards: AFT Times, Points, and How to Read Them
The two-mile run is one of the highest-interest Army PT topics because a few seconds can change both event points and total score. Under the AFT, the run remains a scored event and should be checked against the current table.
What the two-mile run measures
The AFT two-mile run measures aerobic endurance after the Soldier has already completed the strength and work-capacity events.
Because it comes late in the test sequence, the run is not just a fresh race. It also reflects pacing, recovery, and fatigue management.
The official GoArmy description says the event is run on a generally flat outdoor course while being timed.
How run time becomes points
For timed events, faster is better. The score table maps a raw time to points for the correct age group and scoring column.
A 60-point run time is the minimum passing level for that event. A result below 60 points fails the event even if the other four events are strong.
Use the calculator when you want an exact answer, because the correct score depends on the full scoring table rather than one universal passing time.
How to use this as a training target
Do not train only for the 60-point line. Build a buffer so test-day weather, fatigue, course surface, or pacing errors do not turn a near pass into a failed event.
For planning, calculate your current run score, choose a target point level, then compare the time gap instead of guessing from a generic pace chart.
The run is also a useful diagnostic: if every strength event is passing but the total score is low, the two-mile run may be the fastest place to recover points.
Is there one Army two-mile run passing time?
No. The passing time depends on the current scoring table, including age group and scoring column.
Can I use an alternate aerobic event instead of the run?
Only eligible Soldiers with the appropriate profile use alternate aerobic events. Those are handled as Go or No-Go standards.
Next step
Use the right Army PT page
This article supports the calculator pages. Use the links here to calculate a score, compare legacy standards, or review the current Army PT test structure.