The 5K race distance has a long list of benefits for every level of runner. For starters, beginners benefit from a relatively low-stress first race, while long-distance runners can turn to this ...

Despite being “short” from a distance runner’s standpoint, the 5K and 10K are difficult race distances to master. The 5K requires you to run at close to maximum effort for 3.1 miles, which usually ...

For your body to run your goal 5K race pace more efficiently, you need to practice running it in training. The best way to do this is to incorporate a series of goal-paced workouts into your training ...

Boundaries were meant to be broken! Here’s your personalized plan for shattering 30, 25, or 20 minutes in your next 5K. Craving a 5K personal record? You got it! The following three plans take the ...

The 5K is a complex, but thrilling, race. It’s short enough to require a lot of speed, but long enough to certainly be a distance runner’s event. Ignore the speed necessary to run well and you won’t ...

We’ve all been there: You’re on the starting line of a race feeling fresh, excited, and ready to show that race who’s boss. So you take off—like really take off—and halfway in, you realize you made a ...

Whether you’re aiming to break 20 minutes, or just run a full 5k without walking, you’re not alone. The 5k is one of the most popular fitness goals. It’s short enough to fit in a busy schedule, but ...

You've got a big event coming up—a half-marathon, or maybe even a full. Even if your only goal is to finish, you may still want to know how long you'll be out there. If you've run a 5K this year, you ...

What a beautiful day for a race today was! More than 100 runners and walkers came to Clackamas Community College early this morning for the 8a start of the 2010 Fall Finale 5k. This was the last race ...

Is it one of your running goals to run a 5k in 30:00 or less? If it is, RunOregon is offering you a chance to take a shot at crossing it off your list at the Fall Finale in Oregon City on Saturday, ...