5 km races

Practical information and calendar of 5 km road races in France and abroad
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A 5km - What else?

Today, we tackle an irresistible distance: the 5 km. It's like morning coffee ☕, gently waking you up and giving you a boost for the whole day! 💪

So, where does this running distance come from? 🏃It all dates back to the 1896 Olympic Games 🔥. The organizers thought: "5,000 m, sounds great for some real excitement, right? Besides, since it's short, the performances could be amazing". And bam! ⚡ The 5 km was born, quickly becoming the darling of tracks and streets 🌟.

So, what makes the 5 km such an epic experience? 🤩 It's simple: this distance is open to everyone, whether you're looking for a relaxed discovery or a high-level performance, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner seeking your PB ✨ (or "Personal Best" for the insiders). The 5 km is your best ally!

Speaking of performances, know that the world record for the 5 km is held by Berihu Aregawi, who absolutely took off on the road in an incredible 12 minutes and 49 seconds 😯 (that's 2 seconds better than the previous record by Joshua Cheptegei ⏱️). Impressive, isn't it? Among women 🙋‍♀️, it's the Kenyan Beatrice Chebet 🇰🇪 who holds the record🏆 with a time of 13 minutes and 58 seconds, at the Prefontaine Classic meeting in Eugene, in Oregon 🇺🇸.

In France, we take the 5 km seriously! Among the most notable events 👀, there's, of course, the iconic La Parisienne ✨, where women gather in the streets of the City of Light 🗼. And what about the Marathon Vert Rennes School Of Business? It's a 100% women race 🙋‍♀️, pressure-free and for women only 🚺. If you prefer a tougher, more mixed challenge, there's the Urban Trail of Lille 🏙️ with its nationally recognized 5 km 🇫🇷, attracting the biggest names in the discipline every year. Finally, if you're in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and want to combine an environmental cause ♻️, a charitable cause 🎗️, and running, then the Eco-Run des Cardons is for you! 🫵

Want to give it a try? Discover ? Beat your record at this distance? This race format is perfect for that. The 5 km is often accompanied by other race formats like the 10 km, the half-marathon 🏃, or even the marathon 😮. Just slip on your sneakers 👟 and join the merry band of runners on the 5 km road.

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5 km race calendar

Get a quick look at the 5 km race calendar
July 202550 races
August 2025125 races
September 2025227 races
October 2025220 races
November 2025210 races
December 202584 races
January 202635 races
February 202670 races
March 202699 races
April 2026167 races
May 2026212 races
June 2026141 races
July 202631 races

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