Am I a fast or slow runner?

What is a good 5K time?

The 5K is the most popular race distance worldwide. Average finish times vary significantly by age and sex, but completing a 5K at any pace already puts you ahead of most people.

Average 5K times — Men (Strava/RunRepeat aggregate 2024)

• 20–29: 27:30 average, sub-22 = top 25%
• 30–39: 28:45 average, sub-23 = top 25%
• 40–49: 30:15 average, sub-25 = top 25%
• 50–59: 33:00 average, sub-28 = top 25%
• 60+: 37:00 average, sub-32 = top 25%

Average 5K times — Women

• 20–29: 32:00 average, sub-26 = top 25%
• 30–39: 33:30 average, sub-27 = top 25%
• 40–49: 35:00 average, sub-29 = top 25%
• 50–59: 38:00 average, sub-32 = top 25%
• 60+: 42:00 average, sub-36 = top 25%

Only about 5% of people have ever completed a 5K race. If you can run 5K at any pace, you are already in the top tier of activity levels.