This is the progression of world record improvements of the 5000 metres W50 division of Masters athletics.
| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:19.51 | 16.07.1958 | Walnut | 17.04.2009 | |||
| 16:51.17 | 14.05.1959 | 23.06.2009 | ||||
| 17:09.96 | Nicole Leveque | 27.01.1951 | Aix les Bains | 03.06.2001 | ||
| 17:17.02 | Jutta Pedersen | 06.12.1946 | 27.05.1997 | |||
| 17:25.6 | Shirley Maston | 07.11.1940 | 26.09.1991 | |||
| 18:05.33 | Ida Hellwagner | 26.02.1938 | Turku | 25.07.1991 | ||
| 18:14.9 | Valborg Ostberg | 14.05.1931 | 08.08.1981 | |||
| 4:54.5 | Anne McKenzie | 28.07.1925 | Greater Point | 15.10.1975 | ||