10k Run Summary
Here are the highlights of the statistics compiled by meteor.run for 10k distance events:
- The time required, on average, for a woman to win a 10k run is 00:38:54.
- The time required, on average, for a man to win a 10k run is 00:33:51.
- The average woman completes a 10k run in a time of 01:02:45.
- The average man completes a 10k run in a time of 00:54:45.
- The top performing age groups in the 10k run are female 20-29 and male 20-29.
- On average 53.7% of 10k run participants are women.
- The most popular age groups in the 10k run are female 30-39 and male 40-49.
- 22.8% of runners that complete a 10k run will return to run that same event the following year.
Statistics and Charts
Below are the statistics calculated for the aggregate of all 10k events in the Meteor.run system. The figures are based on results from the past three editions of these events. Each card below includes an interactive chart, a brief summary explaining the statistic and a table showing the data. Thus providing a more detailed look into a specific aspect of 10k events.
Top Times per Age Group
This graph shows the time needed to place at the top of each age-group.
Women in the age group 20-29 typically post the fastest times and women in the age group 70-100 post the slowest times. The fastest male age group is 20-29 and the slowest is 70-100.
Top Times by Age Group - Female
| Female Age-Group |
Time in hh:mm:ss |
|---|---|
| 1-14 | 00:55:44 |
| 15-19 | 00:49:13 |
| 20-29 | 00:40:60 |
| 30-39 | 00:41:03 |
| 40-49 | 00:43:24 |
| 50-59 | 00:47:15 |
| 60-69 | 00:54:10 |
| 70-100 | 01:09:44 |
Top Times by Age Group - Male
| Male Age-Group |
Time in hh:mm:ss |
|---|---|
| 1-14 | 00:47:03 |
| 15-19 | 00:40:50 |
| 20-29 | 00:35:48 |
| 30-39 | 00:35:52 |
| 40-49 | 00:37:24 |
| 50-59 | 00:39:52 |
| 60-69 | 00:45:42 |
| 70-100 | 00:54:08 |
Values are based on the average over the past three editions of this event. The average value is the aggregate of the values of all events in this distance. The values and averages are subject to change as the latest editions and new events are added to the database.
Participants by Age Group
This pie-chart shows the percentage of particpants by age group.
There are two charts, one for women and one for men. Hover or tap on the age group buttons displayed below the pie-chart to see the percentage of participant for that age-group. For women, the age group with the most participants in the 10k run is 30-39. 25.6% of all female particpants are in this age group. For men it is 40-49. This accounts for 22.6% of all male particpants.
Percent of Female Participants by Age-Group
| Age-Group | % Female |
|---|---|
| 1-14 | 2.1% |
| 15-19 | 4.0% |
| 20-29 | 18.2% |
| 30-39 | 25.6% |
| 40-49 | 24.5% |
| 50-59 | 17.8% |
| 60-69 | 6.6% |
| 70-100 | 1.2% |
Percent of Male Participants by Age-Group
| Age-Group | % Male |
|---|---|
| 1-14 | 3.0% |
| 15-19 | 5.1% |
| 20-29 | 14.3% |
| 30-39 | 22.4% |
| 40-49 | 22.6% |
| 50-59 | 19.7% |
| 60-69 | 9.8% |
| 70-100 | 3.0% |
Values are based on the average over the past three editions of this event. The average value is the aggregate of the values of all events in this distance. The values and averages are subject to change as the latest editions and new events are added to the database.
Time Needed To Reach the Podium
The winning time for an average 10k race is 00:33:51 for men and 00:38:54 for women.
Average in this case means that the times listed above will get you to the podium in 50% of all the 10k races. Faster times would be needed to win the other 50% of the races.
Time Needed To Reach the Podium - Female
| Female Rank |
Time in hh:mm:ss |
|---|---|
| 1st | 00:38:54 |
| 2nd | 00:40:54 |
| 3rd | 00:42:05 |
Time Needed To Reach the Podium - Male
| Male Rank |
Time in hh:mm:ss |
|---|---|
| 1st | 00:33:51 |
| 2nd | 00:35:08 |
| 3rd | 00:36:03 |
Values are based on the average over the past three editions of this event. The average value is the aggregate of the values of all events in this distance. The values and averages are subject to change as the latest editions and new events are added to the database.
Top Time Per Decile
This chart shows which position one could expect to finish given ones ability.
Women that can complete a 10k run in a time of 01:02:45 can expect to finish in the middle of the pack, that is in the 50th percentile. Whereas, if one could run the distance in 00:51:03, then one would expect to complete the event in the 10th percentile or 100th place out of 1000 runners.
Top Times per Decile - Female
| Female Decile |
Time in hh:mm:ss |
|---|---|
| 10% | 00:51:03 |
| 20% | 00:54:50 |
| 30% | 00:57:40 |
| 40% | 01:00:10 |
| 50% | 01:02:45 |
| 60% | 01:05:25 |
| 70% | 01:08:39 |
| 80% | 01:12:29 |
Top Times per Decile - Male
| Male Decile |
Time in hh:mm:ss |
|---|---|
| 10% | 00:43:35 |
| 20% | 00:47:05 |
| 30% | 00:49:43 |
| 40% | 00:52:15 |
| 50% | 00:54:45 |
| 60% | 00:57:17 |
| 70% | 01:00:18 |
| 80% | 01:04:00 |
Values are based on the average over the past three editions of this event. The average value is the aggregate of the values of all events in this distance. The values and averages are subject to change as the latest editions and new events are added to the database.
Ratio of Female to Male Participants
53.7% of all 10k run participants are women.
Hover over or tap the female and male buttons below the pie-chart to see the figures.
Percent of Female Participants by Age-Group
| Gender | % of Participants |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% |
| Male | 46.3% |
Values are based on the average over the past three editions of this event. The average value is the aggregate of the values of all events in this distance. The values and averages are subject to change as the latest editions and new events are added to the database.
Ratio of Returning to New Participants
22.8% of all 10k run participants will return to that same event the following year.
Hover over or tap the "New" and "Returning" buttons below the pie-chart to see the figures.
Returning to New Participants
| % of Participants |
|
|---|---|
| Returning | 22.8% |
| New | 77.2% |
Values are based on the average over the past three editions of this event. The average value is the aggregate of the values of all events in this distance. The values and averages are subject to change as the latest editions and new events are added to the database.
See the Stats in Action
Click on an event below to see how it compares to the average shown on this page.
The statistics listed above describe a typical 10k. The distance of a 10k is 6.2 miles or 10 kilometres (hence the name). The 10k tends to be less popular than the 5k and attracts a more competitive field, The distance requires more consistent training than a 5k but does not offer the same allure or glory as running a marathon or half-marathon. The time span separating to top 3 runners is the narrowest of any distance (based on the standardized measure of pace km/min).
The 10k may not be the best place to start but it is an excellent transition distance between the 5k and half or full marathon.
For the competitive runner it is a versatile distance that blends speed and endurance. A 5k is short and leaves little room for error, whereas a 10k allows some time to recover for something like a start that was too fast.
The information shown is compiled on an ongoing basis from all the races of a specific distance that are followed by meteor.run. These statistics are constantly evolving as new races are added to the website and as the new editions of the events are updated.