Doing a 5K run can add a new level of challenge and interest to your exercise program. A 5K run is 3.1 miles. Don't be afraid of the distance. A 5K run is a great distance for a new runner. You can ...

It’s not just you—more and more people are taking up running: Fitness-tracking app Strava saw a four percent increase in runs ...

Beginners should spend 2-3 months training for a 5k while experienced runners can prep in 2-3 weeks. Optimal training plans include a combination of endurance and interval runs. It's important to also ...

Training for a 5K requires more than just running. Proper conditioning combines physical preparation, mental training and recovery strategies to help runners reach the finish line strong. Whether ...

Training for a faster 5K race is a great short-term goal for all runners, even those who love marathons or half marathons. First, you can quickly celebrate the results of your training—there is an ...

At Runner’s World, we love geeking out on the incredible numbers behind great running performances. When 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus recently broke almost every high school 800-meter record in the ...

5k: a universally acknowledged running benchmark, and the most popular road race distance in the UK. It’s the official course length for the 1275 parkruns that take place in the UK every weekend, ...