Running 5k is becoming a widespread goal for many beginning runners. It’s a long run that, with a little consistent training, almost anyone could train to run in as little as 6 to 8 weeks. But how many miles is 5k and how long will it take the normal runner to complete one?

I have created a list below of all the major race distances, although some organizers create their own distances and routes, most road races will fit into one of the following categories: –

5k run = 3.1 miles.

Most beginning runners will take an average time to finish a 5K run in 30-40 minutes.

10k run = 6.2 miles

The typical time it takes to do a 10K run is 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Half marathon = 13.1 miles, 21.7 kilometers

A respectable time it takes to do a half marathon is 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Marathon = 26.2 miles, 41.2 kilometers

The average time it takes for runners to do a marathon is 4 to 5 hours.

5k runs have become a very popular way for charities to increase both funding and awareness of their particular causes. Many people choose charities that are of particular value to them, for example they may have lost a relative or friend to a certain illness or they know someone who is battling an illness.

The 5k races are the shortest distances for beginners to participate, but you still need to be fully prepared. The truth is, most people are physically capable of running a 5K run, but they don’t simply because they don’t follow the correct training advice. If you’ve often wondered ‘how many miles is 5k’ and are thinking of getting off the couch to run 5k, then you should stick to a schedule really designed for a beginner.