Average 10K time

The average 10K time

The median 10K finisher crosses the line in 1:02:08. For men the median is 57:15, for women 1:06:54. The median is the time half the field beats, and it is what people usually mean by the average finish time.

These figures come from RunRepeat’s analysis: 35 million race results collected over 20 years from more than 28,000 races. They count finishers only, and a race’s course, weather and time limit all move its own median, so the field at your race may be a little faster or slower.

What is a good 10K time?

It depends on who you compare yourself with, so here is the field itself:

• Under 40 min beats 96% of finishers: the top 4%.
• Under 45 min beats 92% of finishers: the top 8%.
• Under 50 min beats 86% of finishers: the top 14%.
• Under 55 min beats 73% of finishers: the top 27%.
• Under 1h00 beats 57% of finishers: the top 43%.

To see how a 10K block is built, with the paces for goals from 35 to 75 minutes, read the 10K training plan.

Is 50 min a good 10K time?

Yes: 50 min is faster than 86% of all 10K finishers, 79% of men and 93% of women. It puts you in the top 14% of the field.

10K finish times by percentile

The time you need to be in each slice of the field. Top 10% means nine finishers in ten are slower.