5000 m

A popular running distance also known as a 5K. This distance is typical for all types of running races; from cross-country, to the road, to the track.

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Much of the distances popularity is due to the challenge it offers to both beginner runners and accomplished professionals. It is a distance race that also demands a great deal of speed, and the combination make it attractive to many.

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Running: Running is by definition the fastest means for an animal to move on foot. It is defined in sporting terms as a gait in which at some point all feet are off the ground at the same time. It is a form of aerobic exercise....

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Cross-country: The term "cross-country", when used by itself, can refer to:...