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The 5K run is a long-distance road running competition over a distance of five kilometres (3.107 mi). Also referred to as the 5K road race, 5 km, or simply 5K, it is the shortest of the most common road running distances. It is usually distinguished from the 5000 metres track running event by stating the distance in kilometres, rather than metres.
The cooper test which was designed by Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for US military use is a physical fitness test. [1] [2] [3] In its original form, the point of the test is to run as far as possible within 12 minutes. Pacing is important, as the participant will not cover a maximal distance if they begin with a pace too close to an all out sprint.
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.
Five kilometers — or a 5K — is a popular race distance that is an achievable goal. In case your metric conversion skills are a little rusty, five kilometers is 3.1 miles.
The geography of Flagstaff, Ariz., makes it a mecca for distance runners. It also could makes it an attractive training ground ahead of the 2028 Olympics. ... to race a 5K and the first mile feels ...
Philadelphia Distance Run: Philadelphia, United States M60: 1:11:31: Martin Rees United Kingdom: 28 Feb 1953: 60: 3 Mar 2013: Bath, United Kingdom M65: 1:16:25: Wil vanderLee Netherlands: 23 Oct 1929: 67: 6 Apr 1997: Rosmalen, Netherlands M70 1:21:24: Eddy Vierendeels Belgium: 7 Nov 1952: 70: 16 Jun 2023: Nacht van Vlaanderen: Torhout, Belgium ...
“It was fun to run faster than I’ve run in many months.” CJ Albertson of Fresno finished third overall in the Miguel Reyes 5K at Woodward Park on July 31, 2022 with a time of 14:29.67.
The following table shows the progression of world bests and world records in the 5K run, as recognised by the IAAF. The 5K run is a new event, having been introduced as a world record event in 2017. The 5K run is a new event, having been introduced as a world record event in 2017.