Average 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon times by age group and gender.
| Level | 5K |
|---|---|
| Faster (top ~20%) | 24:37 |
| Median (~50%) | 28:57 |
| Slower (bottom ~20%) | 34:10 |
Baseline estimate — not enough verified submissions for this age group yet. Add your result
5K — Man
| Age | Median (~50%) | Pace (min/km) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 26:49 | 5:22 /km |
| 30 | 27:00 | 5:24 /km |
| 35 | 27:18 | 5:28 /km |
| 40 | 27:43 | 5:33 /km |
| 45 | 28:15 | 5:39 /km |
| 50 | 28:57 | 5:47 /km |
| 55 | 29:50 | 5:58 /km |
| 60 | 30:57 | 6:11 /km |
| 65 | 32:20 | 6:28 /km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good 5K time for a 50-year-old man?
The median is around 28:57. Faster than 24:37 puts you in roughly the top 20% of your age group.
Where does this data come from?
Baseline estimate — not enough verified submissions for this age group yet. Each figure blends a published baseline model with real anonymous submissions using a shrinkage estimator: with few samples the value stays close to the baseline, and as submissions accumulate the real data takes over. Groups with fewer than 8 submissions show the baseline only.
How can I compare my own time?
Use the age grading calculator to convert your result to an open-class equivalent.
How can I make this more accurate?
Submit your own result on the Endurometry submission page — it takes about 20 seconds and no sign-up.
Gear runners ask about
GPS running watch
Pace, laps and alerts on your wrist
Chest strap heart-rate monitor
More reliable than wrist-based HR
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Lightweight shoes for tempo and race pace
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