Top 100 Fastest 5K

Best 5K to set
a personal best

Looking for where to run your next PB? We've analysed major races from all over the world and rated them based on their PB potential.


Our PB Potential Rating is based on elevation (course profile and altitude), weather (heat, humidity and wind) and air quality. Choose the ideal race for optimal conditions (and convenience) and set your next PB.

Parkrun Bushy Park

Europe

UK

NYRR Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

North America

USA

Bolder Boulder 5K

North America

USA

TD Beach to Beacon 5K

North America

USA

Peachtree Junior 5K

North America

USA

Vancouver Sun Run 5K

North America

Canada

Sydney Harbour 5K

Oceania

Australia

Great North CityGames 5K

Europe

UK

Prague Grand Prix 5K

Europe

Czech Republic

Singapore Marina Run 5K

Asia

Singapore

Carlsbad 5000 5K

North America

USA

Great Scottish Run 5K

Europe

Scotland

Boston 5K

North America

USA

Toronto Waterfront 5K

North America

Canada

Chicago Spring 5K

North America

USA

Dublin 5K

Europe

Ireland

Berlin 5K

Europe

Germany

Paris Centre 5K

Europe

France

Madrid Rock 'n' Roll 5K

Europe

Spain

Rome Appia Run 5K

Europe

Italy

Vienna 5K

Europe

Austria

Amsterdam 5K

Europe

Netherlands

Barcelona 5K

Europe

Spain

Lisbon 5K

Europe

Portugal

Oslo 5K

Europe

Norway

Reykjavik 5K

Europe

Iceland

Tallinn 5K

Europe

Estonia

Helsinki 5K

Europe

Finland

Stockholm 5K

Europe

Sweden

Copenhagen 5K

Europe

Denmark

Warsaw 5K

Europe

Poland

Zagreb 5K

Europe

Croatia

Ljubljana 5K

Europe

Slovenia

Bratislava 5K

Europe

Slovakia

Sofia 5K

Europe

Bulgaria

Belgrade 5K

Europe

Serbia

Krakow 5K

Europe

Poland

Doha 5K

Asia

Qatar

Dubai 5K

Asia

UAE

Tel Aviv 5K

Asia

Israel

Bangkok 5K

Asia

Thailand

Singapore 5K

Asia

Singapore

Jakarta 5K

Asia

Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur 5K

Asia

Malaysia

Manila 5K

Asia

Philippines

Hanoi 5K

Asia

Vietnam

Tokyo 5K

Asia

Japan

Beijing 5K

Asia

China

Seoul 5K

Asia

South Korea

Hong Kong 5K

Asia

Hong Kong

Cape Town Peace 5K

Africa

South Africa

Johannesburg 5K

Africa

South Africa

Nairobi 5K

Africa

Kenya

Lagos 5K

Africa

Nigeria

Accra 5K

Africa

Ghana

Addis Ababa 5K

Africa

Ethiopia

Buenos Aires 5K

South America

Argentina

Santiago 5K

South America

Chile

Lima 5K

South America

Peru

Quito 5K

South America

Ecuador

Montevideo 5K

South America

Uruguay

Caracas 5K

South America

Venezuela

Bogotá 5K

South America

Colombia

Mexico City 5K

North America

Mexico

San Juan 5K

North America

Puerto Rico

Anchorage 5K

North America

USA

Los Angeles 5K

North America

USA

San Francisco 5K

North America

USA

Phoenix 5K

North America

USA

Denver 5K

North America

USA

Seattle 5K

North America

USA

Philadelphia 5K

North America

USA

Detroit 5K

North America

USA

Minneapolis 5K

North America

USA

Las Vegas 5K

North America

USA

Chicago 5K

North America

USA

St. Louis 5K

North America

USA

Tampa 5K

North America

USA

Atlanta 5K

North America

USA

New Orleans 5K

North America

USA

New York Central Park 5K

North America

USA

November

Washington D.C. 5K

North America

USA

London Hyde Park 5K

Europe

UK

Oxford 5K

Europe

UK

Dublin Docklands 5K

Europe

Ireland

Edinburgh 5K

Europe

Scotland

Galway Bay 5K

Europe

Ireland

Cork 5K

Europe

Ireland

Isle of Wight 5K

Europe

UK

Venice 5K

Europe

Italy

Nice 5K

Europe

France

Florence 5K

Europe

Italy

Bristol 5K

Europe

UK

Manchester 5K

Europe

UK

Glasgow 5K

Europe

Scotland

Brighton 5K

Europe

UK

Exeter 5K

Europe

UK

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Kaizen Race predictions

Accurate race predictions updated after every run

Kaizen goes beyond basic pace calculators. When you sync your Strava account, Kaizen gives you:

Real-time race predictions

Your goal pace updates automatically based on your latest runs

Adaptive training guidance

Your training plan evolves as your fitness improves (or if life gets in the way)

Smarter planning, less guesswork

Kaizen breaks down splits, and preps you for race day — no spreadsheets needed

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apple store icon
Kaizen iphone screen
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Kaizen Race predictions

Accurate race predictions updated after every run

Kaizen goes beyond basic pace calculators. When you sync your Strava account, Kaizen gives you:

Real-time race predictions

Your goal pace updates automatically based on your latest runs

Adaptive training guidance

Your training plan evolves as your fitness improves (or if life gets in the way)

Smarter planning, less guesswork

Kaizen breaks down splits, and preps you for race day — no spreadsheets needed

google play icon
apple store icon
Kaizen iphone screen
Kaizen iphone screen
kaizen graphic