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The Runner’s World Guide to Mastering the 5K

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By Mallory Creveling, CPT, Brian Dalek and Kristen Wagner
Sep 29, 2025
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The Simple Metric That Helps Me PR in Races

By Ashley Mateo
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Your First 5K by the Numbers

By Ashley Tysiac
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What Is Chappell Roan’s 5K Time?

By Michael Natale
Jul 23, 2025
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The Biggest and Best 5Ks to Race in the U.S.

By Matthew Huff
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5K Tips

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This Pacing Tip Will Have You Running Your Fastest 5K

By Aly Ellis, Jeff Dengate and Ashley Tysiac
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5K Pace Charts for Runners of all Levels

By Donna Raskin
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What's a Good 5K Time?

By Matt Rudisill
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I Ran A 5k PR Following This Simple Pacing Tip

By Ashley Tysiac
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Here's Why You Should Train for a 5K

By Runner's World Editors
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The Perfect Playlist for Your Next 5K Run or Race

By Matthew Huff
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How to Fuel for Your First 5K

by Pamela Nisevich Bede
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How I Broke 20 Minutes in the 5K

by Heather Mayer Irvine
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5 Interval Workouts to Help You Run a Faster 5K

by Jenny Hadfield
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How to Pick the Right 5K Training Plan

By Monique Lebrun
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Tips to Help You Crush Your First Race

by Jennifer Van Allen and Hailey Middlebrook
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Pace a 5K to Run Your Fastest Race

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How to Run Your Fastest 5K

By Lauren Bedosky
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How to Go From 3.1 to 13.1 Miles

By Kristine Kearns
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All About the 5K Taper

By Kristine Kearns
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Experts Compare the 5K and the Marathon

By Ashley Mateo
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How Not to Train for a 5K

By Kristine Kearns