5k Running: Benchmarks and Insights for Your Next Race

Meteor.run runners leading a race
Conquer the 5k with confidence! This page unveils the combined data from all 5k races on our website, providing a comprehensive benchmark for your performance and race selection. Analyze trends, compare yourself to other runners, and discover key insights to set realistic goals and crush your personal best. Explore interactive charts, delve into demographics, and unearth hidden factors that will make you a smarter, faster5k runner. Ready to embark on your 5k journey with data-driven insights? Let's go!

Average 5k Race Statistics

Ever wonder what the typical 5k running race looks like? Dive deep into the combined data of all meteor.run's 5k races and discover the average performance, demographics, trends, and more. Explore the interactive charts below to:

  • Analyze runner performance: Compare your speed to the pack! Uncover the average winning times, explore the range of finish times among participants, and see how it all stacks up against our baseline data. Identify top age groups and factors influencing performance.
  • Unveil participant demographics: Understand who participates in 5k races, their typical age groups and gender distribution.
  • Benchmark your own performance: Use the interactive charts to compare your personal 5k experience with the average 5k and see how you stack up. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses and set informed goals for future races.

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The age group with the fatest times for women is 30-39 and for men is 30-39.

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The average winning time for women is 0:19:38.2 and for men it is 0:17:09.3.

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The age group with the most female participants is 30-39 accounting for 13.6% of the total. The male age group with the most participants is 30-39 making up 9% of the total.

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On average (see 50th percentile) women complete this race in a time of 0:34:35.9, while men finish in a time of 0:29:37.2.

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