How long does it take to run five kilometres?

Answer 1

It depends on how fast you are and how experienced you are.

Normal person (non-runner): 35-45 minutes

Beginning runner: 30-40 minutes

Average runner: 28-34 minutes

Fast runner: 24-27 minutes

Good cross country runner: 20-24 minutes

Really awesome: Under 20 minutes

World record: Under 13 minutes

If you're a really, really talented runner, you might be able to run a 5K in 15-16 minutes after several years of training. Obviously, very few people will get under that or anywhere close to the world record. Generally, if you can do a 5K in around 25 minutes or less, you're considered pretty good.