5K run explained

Event:5K run
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Wrmen:Berihu Aregawi 12:49 (2021)
Wrwomen:Beatrice Chebet 14:13 (2023)
Ejgayehu Taye 14:19 (2021)

The 5K run is a long-distance road running competition over a distance of 5sigfig=4NaNsigfig=4. Also referred to as the 5K road race, 5 km, or simply 5K, it is the shortest of the most common road running distances. It is usually distinguished from the 5000 metres track running event by stating the distance in kilometres, rather than metres.

Among road running events, the 5K distance is mostly popular with novice or infrequent runners or joggers, as it is comparatively easier to complete the distance without endurance training. The 5K distance also makes the distance suitable for people looking to improve or maintain their general physical fitness, rather than develop long-distance running abilities. The brevity of the distance means that less time is required to take part in the activity and that people from a wide range of ages and abilities may participate. From a physiological perspective, five kilometres is towards the low end of endurance running.[1] [2]

The combination of the activity's simplicity, its low cost, and medium exercise intensity mean that it is often recommended by medical organisations and healthcare professionals.[3] [4] [5] Like all physical activity, regular 5K runs can improve cardiovascular function and reduce body fat, as well as having mental health benefits (see runner's high).[6]

Events

Similar to other road running events, many organised 5K running events incorporate an element of charity running. Runners may elect to raise money for a chosen charity on the condition of their completion of the race.[7] Raising money for charity is typically optional, with other participants running for pleasure. The 5K distance is particularly popular among women and a number of annual women-only races are organised over the 5K distance. Running USA's 2012 analysis of participation in American road races showed that 58% of participants in 5K races were women. The race participation contrasts with women's participation in sport in general and in longer distance races particularly, where the same report showed the gender bias was reversed.[8] [9]

The Hot Chocolate 5K in Chicago and the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run in Miami are the largest organised 5K runs in the United States, having attracted over 20,000 and over 16,000 runners, respectively, in 2012. The number of runners ranked the Hot Chocolate 5K as the 20th largest road running event of any distance in the United States that year.[10] There are several prominent 5K race series, including The Color Run, an international, mass participation, city-based series involving coloured water showers,[11] and the parkrun series, which is a worldwide network of free-to-enter, volunteer-led races occurring each weekend, originating in the United Kingdom.[12]

Unlike longer road races, such as the 10K run and marathon, the 5K distance is not commonly contested by elite distance runners. The Carlsbad 5000 is one of the few races that attract competitive elite fields and saw several world bests for the distance prior to the IAAF's 2018 decision to begin recognising world records for the 5K.[13] [14]

Another annual American race, Freihofer's Run for Women, also regularly has elite women competing in the road distance,[15] as does the BOClassic in Italy.[16] Elite racing almost exclusively takes place on the track for this distance.

There is no official world championship event organised for the 5 km road distance. Championships over 5 km are held nationally in some areas, including the United States and England.[17] [18] An annual North American 5K Championships was created in 2002, but the competition ceased after 2005.[19] [20]

Records

See main article: 5K run world record progression. The 5 km road distance was introduced by IAAF as a world record event in November 2017, with the inaugural record to be recognised after 1 January 2018 if the performances were equal to or better than 13:10 for men and 14:45 for women.[21] Other statistical organisations, including the Association of Road Racing Statisticians, record best times for the event.[22] Records for the 5K are often noted in national records in athletics.

All-time top 25

Men

RankTimeAthleteNationDateRacePlaceRef
112:49Berihu AregawiEthiopia31 December 2021Cursa dels NassosBarcelona[23]
212:50Yomif KejelchaEthiopia19 March 2023Lille[24]
312:51Joshua CheptegeiUganda16 February 2020Monaco Run 5KMonaco[25]
412:55Nicholas KimeliKenya30 April 2022Herzogenaurach[26]
512:59Hagos GebrhiwetEthiopia1 October 2023World Road Running ChampionshipsRiga[27]
613:00Sammy KipketerKenya26 March 2000Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad
1 April 2001Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad
713:02Levy KibetKenya30 April 2022Herzogenaurach[28]
813:04Reynold Cheruiyot KipkorirKenya19 March 2023Lille[29]
Biniam MeharyEthiopia9 December 2023Annual Charity RunKhobar, Saudi Arabia[30]
1013:05Addisu YihuneEthiopia27 April 2024Herzogenaurach[31]
Birhanu BalewBahrain9 December 2023Annual Charity RunKhobar, Saudi Arabia[32]
1213:06Jacob KropKenya12 September 2021Road to RecordsHerzogenaurach[33]
1313:07Telahun Haile BekeleEthiopia19 March 2023Lille[34]
1413:08Nicholas KipkorirKenya9 December 2023Annual Charity RunKhobar, Saudi Arabia[35]
1513:09Muktar EdrisEthiopia12 September 2021Herzogenaurach[36]
Yismaw DilluEthiopia9 December 2023Annual Charity RunKhobar, Saudi Arabia[37]
1713:10Dejene BerhanuEthiopia3 April 2005Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad
1813:11Dejen GebremeskelEthiopia3 April 2011Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad
Eliud KipchogeKenya11 April 2010Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad
Rodrigue KwizeraBurundi29 April 2023Herzogenaurach[38]
Samwel Nyamai MailuKenya9 December 2023Annual Charity RunKhobar, Saudi Arabia[39]
2213:12Jimmy GressierFrance12 February 2023Monaco Run 5KMonaco[40]
Dominic LobaluSwitzerland31 December 2023Cursa dels NassosBarcelona[41]
Weldon LangatKenya9 December 2023Annual Charity RunKhobar, Saudi Arabia[42]
2513:13Hosea KiplangatUganda12 September 2021Road to RecordsHerzogenaurach[43]
Raphael DapashKenya27 April 2024Herzogenaurach[44]

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 13:13:

Women

RankTimeAthleteNationDateRacePlaceRef
114:13 Beatrice ChebetKenya31 December 2023Cursa dels NassosBarcelona[45]
214:13 Agnes NgetichKenya14 January 202410K Valencia IbercajaValencia[46]
314:14 Emmaculate AcholiKenya14 January 202410K Valencia IbercajaValencia[47]
414:19 Ejgayehu TayeEthiopia31 December 2021Cursa dels NassosBarcelona[48]
514:25 Lilian Kasait RengerukKenya14 January 202410K Valencia IbercajaValencia[49]
614:28 Yalemzerf YehualawEthiopia27 February 2022Castellón 10KCastellón de la Plana[50]
14:28 Joy CheptoyekUganda31 December 2023Cursa dels NassosBarcelona[51]
814:29 Senbere TeferiEthiopia12 September 2021Road to RecordsHerzogenaurach[52]
14:29 Prisca ChesangUganda31 December 2022San Silvestre VallecanaMadrid[53]
1014:32Joyciline JepkosgeiKenya9 September 2017Birell Prague Grand PrixPrague[54]
1114:35Caroline NyagaKenya19 March 2023Lille[55]
Mekides AbebeEthiopia19 March 2023Lille[56]
14:35 Catherine RelineKenya10 September 2023Brașov Running FestivalBrașov[57]
13:35Likina AmebawEthiopia11 February 2024MonacoRun 5KMonaco[58]
1514:38 Degitu AzemirawEthiopia31 December 2021San Silvestre VallecanaMadrid[59]
Edinah JebitokKenya31 December 2021San Silvestre VallecanaMadrid[60]
14:38 Medina EisaEthiopia27 April 2024Herzogenaurach[61]
1814:39 Dawit SeyaumEthiopia6 November 2021Urban Trail Lille eventLille[62]
14:39 Karoline Bjerkeli GrøvdalNorway1 May 2021Sør-Odal[63]
1914:40Doris Lengole CheropKenya19 March 2023Lille[64]
14:40 Melknat WuduEthiopia27 April 2024Herzogenaurach[65]
2114:41 Beth PotterGreat Britain3 April 2021Podium 5k Sub-15.30Barroford[66] [67]
14:41 Wubrist AschalEthiopia18 November 2023Urban Trail de LilleLille[68]
14:41 Asmarech AnleyEthiopia18 November 2023Urban Trail de LilleLille[69]
Fotyen TesfayEthiopia27 April 2024Herzogenaurach[70]
2414:42 Norah JerutoKenya6 November 2021Urban Trail Lille eventLille[71]
2514:43 Beatrice ChepkoechKenya14 February 20215 km HerculisMonaco[72]

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 14:43:

References

List of world bests

External links

Notes and References

  1. Wolfe-Bieler, Kristen (2007-06-08). Run Your First 5-K. Runner's World. Retrieved on 2014-01-18.
  2. Book: Liberman. Art. Brown. Randy. Myers. Eileen. The Everything Running Book: The Ultimate Guide to Injury-free Running for Fitness and Competition. registration. January 18, 2012. Adams Media. 9781440529719. 194.
  3. http://www.bupa.co.uk/running/training/training-programmes/beginner-5km/ Beginner 5km programme
  4. http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Diabetes-UK-Professional-Conference/Conference-5k-fun-run/ 5K Fun Run
  5. http://www.mayoclinic.org/5k-run/art-20050962 5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners
  6. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/get-running-with-couch-to-5k.aspx running with Couch to 5K
  7. http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/index.html Race for Life
  8. http://www.runningusa.org/statistics Statistics
  9. http://www.runningusa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=334 2012 State of the Sport Part I: Growth of Women's Running
  10. http://www.runningusa.org/largest-races Largest Races
  11. http://www.thecolorrun.com/about/ About
  12. Philips, Mitch (2010-05-21). Grass-roots support pushes Parkrun to new heights. Reuters. Retrieved on 2014-01-18.
  13. http://www.iaaf.org/news/news/defar-runs-fastest-ever-womens-5km-in-carlsba Defar runs fastest ever women's 5km in Carlsbad
  14. http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/third-win-in-a-row-for-gebremeskel-burka-make Third win in a row for Gebremeskel, Burka makes Ethiopian double in Carlsbad
  15. http://www.iaaf.org/news/news/chebet-beats-the-heat-to-set-course-record-in Chebet beats the heat to set course record in Albany 5K
  16. Sampaolo, Diego (2012-01-01). Soi and Cheruiyot take thrillers in Bolzano. IAAF. Retrieved on 2012-01-02.
  17. http://www.usatf.org/groups/RoadRunning/statistics.asp Records, Rankings, and Lists
  18. http://www.englandathletics.org/news.asp?section=000100010008&page=2&itemid=4195 English 5k Road Championship
  19. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/road.htm#N5 North AMerican 5 Kilometres Championships
  20. http://www.usatf.org/events/2005/NorthAmerican5kmTeamChallenge/ 2005 North American 5 km Team Challenge
  21. News: Summary of key changes to IAAF Competition Rules, as of June 2018. IAAF. 28 June 2018. 9 April 2019.
  22. https://www.arrs.run/RecProg/RP_wwR.htm World Best Progressions- Road
  23. News: Taye and Aregawi break world 5km records in Barcelona. World Athletics. 31 December 2021. 1 January 2022.
  24. News: British 5km record falls to Sam Atkin in Lille. athleticsweekly.com. Jason Henderson. 20 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  25. News: Cheptegei breaks world 5km record in Monaco. World Athletics. 16 February 2020. 3 March 2020.
  26. News: Kejelcha and Kandie victorious in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. 30 April 2022. 20 May 2022.
  27. Web site: 5km Results. World Athletics. 1 October 2023. 5 October 2023.
  28. News: Kejelcha and Kandie victorious in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. 30 April 2022. 20 May 2022.
  29. News: British 5km record falls to Sam Atkin in Lille. athleticsweekly.com. Jason Henderson. 20 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  30. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
  31. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 3 May 2024.
  32. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
  33. News: Tirop and Teferi smash world records in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. Phil Minshull. 12 September 2021. 28 September 2021.
  34. News: British 5km record falls to Sam Atkin in Lille. athleticsweekly.com. Jason Henderson. 20 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  35. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
  36. News: Tirop and Teferi smash world records in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. Phil Minshull. 12 September 2021. 28 September 2021.
  37. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
  38. News: Sawe storms a 26:49 10km, Eisa sets world U20 5km best in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. 29 April 2023. 4 May 2023.
  39. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
  40. News: Tola and Dida win Dubai Marathon, Gressier runs area 5km record in Monaco. World Athletics. 12 February 2023. 18 February 2023.
  41. Web site: Chebet breaks world 5km record with 14:13 in Barcelona. World Athletics. Emeterio Valiente. 31 December 2023. 2 January 2024.
  42. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 16 July 2024.
  43. News: Tirop and Teferi smash world records in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. Phil Minshull. 12 September 2021. 28 September 2021.
  44. Web site: 5K Results. World Athletics. 3 May 2024.
  45. Web site: Chebet breaks world 5km record with 14:13 in Barcelona. World Athletics. Emeterio Valiente. 31 December 2023. 2 January 2024.
  46. News: Ngetich smashes world 10km record with 28:46 in Valencia. World Athletics. Emeterio Valiente. 14 January 2024. 14 January 2024.
  47. Web site: Emmaculate Acholi 10K Valencia Ibercaja 2024 Result. sportmaniacs.com. 14 January 2024. 14 January 2024.
  48. News: Taye and Aregawi break world 5km records in Barcelona. World Athletics. 31 December 2021. 1 January 2022.
  49. Web site: Emmaculate Acholi 10K Valencia Ibercaja 2024 Result. sportmaniacs.com. 14 January 2024. 14 January 2024.
  50. News: Yehualaw smashes world 10km record with 29:14 in Castellon. World Athletics. 27 February 2022. 27 February 2022.
  51. Web site: Chebet breaks world 5km record with 14:13 in Barcelona. World Athletics. Emeterio Valiente. 31 December 2023. 2 January 2024.
  52. News: Tirop and Teferi smash world records in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. Phil Minshull. 12 September 2021. 28 September 2021.
  53. News: Taye threatens world record in Barcelona, Cheptegei wins in Madrid. World Athletics. Emeterio Valiente. 31 December 2022. 14 January 2023.
  54. News: Jepkosgei smashes world 10km record in Prague. IAAF. Bob Ramsak. 9 September 2017. 10 September 2017.
  55. News: British 5km record falls to Sam Atkin in Lille. athleticsweekly.com. Jason Henderson. 20 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  56. News: Women's 5K Run Results. World Athletics. 19 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  57. News: Ngetich breaks women-only world 10km record in Brasov. World Athletics. 10 September 2023. 19 September 2023.
  58. News: 2024 MonacoRun 5km Results. sport-up.fr. 11 February 2024. 8 March 2024.
  59. News: Azimeraw and Katir end year on a high in Madrid. World Athletics. Diego Sampaolo. 1 January 2022. 1 January 2022.
  60. News: Azimeraw and Katir end year on a high in Madrid. World Athletics. Diego Sampaolo. 1 January 2022. 1 January 2022.
  61. Web site: Wanyonyi runs world road mile record in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. 27 April 2024. 3 May 2024.
  62. News: Seyaum breaks world 5km record in Lille. World Athletics. 6 November 2021. 15 November 2021.
  63. News: Grøvdal med tidenes raskeste løp, men får trolig ikke verdensrekord: – Utrolig dårlig. NRK. Yasmin Sunde Hoel. Malin Jørnholt. Norwegian. 1 May 2021. 23 May 2021.
  64. News: Women's 5K Run Results. World Athletics. 19 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  65. Web site: Wanyonyi runs world road mile record in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. 27 April 2024. 3 May 2024.
  66. News: No drug testers means Beth Potter's 5km record run likely to be chalked off. The Guardian. Sean Ingle. 4 April 2021. 10 April 2021.
  67. News: Beth Potter beats world record time at Podium 5km. athleticsweekly.com. Jason Henderson. 3 April 2021. 10 April 2021.
  68. News: Women's 5km Road Race Results. World Athletics. 18 November 2023. 21 November 2023.
  69. News: Women's 5km Road Race Results. World Athletics. 18 November 2023. 21 November 2023.
  70. Web site: Wanyonyi runs world road mile record in Herzogenaurach. World Athletics. 27 April 2024. 3 May 2024.
  71. News: Seyaum breaks world 5km record in Lille. World Athletics. 6 November 2021. 15 November 2021.
  72. News: 14:43! Chepkoech breaks world 5km record in Monaco. World Athletics. Bob Ramsak. 14 February 2021. 27 February 2021.