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The 10K run is a long-distance road running competition over a distance of ten kilometres (6.2 miles). Also referred to as the 10K road race , 10 km , or simply 10K , it is one of the most common types of road running event, alongside the shorter 5K and longer half marathon and marathon .
The 10,000-metre track race is usually distinguished from its road running counterpart, the 10K run, by referring to the distance in metres rather than kilometres. The 10,000 metres is the longest standard track event, approximately equivalent to 6 miles 376 yards or 32,808 feet 5 inches.
The following tables show the progression of world bests and world records in the 10K run, as recognised by the IAAF. The 10K run was introduced as a part of world record events in 2003. The 10K run was introduced as a part of world record events in 2003.
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Mo Farah is a seven-time winner of the men's race and his course record of 27:44 minutes in 2010 was ratified as the British record for the 10K road distance. [7] [8] The women's record of 31:06 minutes was also set in 2010, by Kenya's Mary Keitany.
Race courses are usually held on the streets of major cities and towns but can be on any road. World Athletics recognizes eleven common distances for road races that are eligible to be counted for records if they meet the eligibility criteria: 1 mile (1,609.3 m), 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), 15 kilometres (9.3 mi), 10 miles (16.1 km), 20 kilometres (12.4 mi), half marathon ...
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