Running a 5k

Average age group 5K times for men and women. What's a good time and how to improve your 5K personal record.

Although a 5k may not sound like a challenging distance, there are actually a lot of things to consider. Here’s how to run a 5k in 30 minutes or less.

Laced up for the #DFW50 earlier this month 👟 I am beyond grateful I had the opportunity to "run" a race on an airport runway. 🛫 The #DFWrunway5k was such a memorable experience. Watching planes take off as the sun rose was 1000% worth the early wake-up. Shout out to @kathylinotgifford for influencing me to sign up! Thank you, @dfwairport, for hosting this event. Cheers to another 50 years! 🥂

Ready to run your first 5K? Have you tried a Couch to 5K program? I’ll be honest—when I first started running, my main goal wasn’t to hit a certain distance or pace. I was simply looking for time to listen to music, dive into a Bible study, or soak in some inspiration. Running became a space where I could reflect and unwind, and eventually, it became one of my favorite parts of the day

Training for a 5K run? Find out how to train for a 5K for beginners. Choose from our free 5K training schedules from 4 weeks to 12 weeks depending on your ability and current level of fitness. There's a 5K training plan for everyone!

It’s completely normal to have some questions or concerns before running a 5K. Here some things to consider before taking on your first 5K.