Last Updated on September 22, 2023 by Amanda Bowden
Need A Little Inspiration? Check Out The Men’s And Women’s 5K World Records!
There are some exceptional 5K times out there, but none so exceptional as the 5K world record! Read on, as we’ve got the men’s and women’s 5K world records for you to gauk at!
These records are most definitely a testament to the incredible speed and endurance of these runners. They are testing the limits of what humans are capable of.
What Is The 5K World Record Time For A Woman?
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The world record 5K time for women is held by Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia. She clocked an amazing 14 minutes and 0.21 seconds during the Diamond League meet in Oregon, 2023.
Running at more than twice the speed of the average female runner, it’s an extraordinary time, and represents the absolute pinnacle of women’s 5K racing.
What Is The 5K World Record Time For A Man?
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The world record 5K time for men was set by Joshua Cheptegei from Uganda. He achieved an extremely speedy time of 12 minutes and 35.36 seconds in Monaco in 2020. Absolutely amazing!
World records are there to be beaten, who knows, could you be the one to off stage these world record holders?!
Gudaf Tsegay and Joshua Cheptegei are such an inspiration and remind us of the almost unbelievable things humans can achieve. They have worked incredibly hard over the years to achieve the fastest 5K times ever recorded!
There are many records out there waiting to be broken, and not all of them have such high competition. Course bests for your favourite races are also fantastic records to attempt.
Whether you’re aiming to break records yourself, or to get a new personal best, the pursuit of excellence in running knows no bounds!
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🏃♀️ Hi, I’m Amanda at Running Matter, where love of running meets science and adventure!
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🌿 I have a BSc (Hons) First Class in Natural Sciences.
I love writing about how the latest science can improve running performance and nutrition. I’m curious about the human body’s limits and fascinated by ultra running.