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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.
Time Athlete Date Place Ref 16:16 Julie Shea (USA) 20 September 1981 Jersey City, United States 16:08 Mary Shea (USA) 14 February 1982 Raleigh, United States 15:29 Lorraine Moller (NZL) 31 October 1982 Woodland Hills, United States 15:29 Grete Waitz (NOR) 20 October 1984 West Lafayette, United States 15:26 Liz McColgan (GBR) 20 December 1987
Four world records have been set at Road to Records. In the inaugural 2021 edition women's 5km, Senbere Teferi set a new global best of 14:29, while Agnes Tirop ran 30:01 in the women’s 10km. [2] In 2024, Ethiopia's Medina set a new women's U20 5km record (14:46), while compatriot Senayet Getachew did the same in the women's U20 10km (30:34). [3]
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The 5000 metres or 5000-metre run is a common long-distance running event in track and field, approximately equivalent to 3 miles 188 yards or 16,404 feet 2 inches.It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics, run over 12 + 1 ⁄ 2 laps of a standard 400 m track, or 25 laps on an indoor 200 m track.
Mark Flint has notched up more than 260 runs so far this year and will be taking part in the London Marathon in two weeks as part of his challenge.