This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres M65 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Age | Location | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:36.59 | Alastair Walker | 25 May 1956 | Tullamore | 13 August 2022 | ||||
| 16:38.8 | Derek Turnbull | 5 December 1926 | Christchurch | 13 March 1992 | ||||
| 17:13.8 | Rune Bergman | 8 October 1924 | Högby | 25 August 1990 | ||||
| 17:25.3 | John Gilmour | 3 May 1919 | Rome | 27 June 1985 | ||||
| 17:40.4 | Clive Davies | 17 August 1915 | 31 July 1982 | |||||
| 18:04.06 | Erich Kruzycki | 18 February 1911 | Göttingen | 1 May 1976 |