So running 5K under 22 minutes is irrelevant. You have the potential of finishing a marathon in less than 3:30, but only with proper training. I can currently run a 5k in around 21 minutes, and recently ran Edinburgh marathon in 3hrs 37 minutes so technically, yes it is very achievable.
What is a good time for a 5K run by age?
What is the average 5k time by age and sex?
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 34:43 | 37:55 |
| 16-19 | 29:39 | 37:39 |
| 20-24 | 29:27 | 36:22 |
| 25-29 | 31:09 | 36:16 |
What is a bad 5K time?
Generally, many runners consider a good finishing time for a 5k to be anything under 25 minutes, which means keeping an 8-minute-mile pace. If this is your first 5k, an 8-minute-mile pace might be fairly aggressive, depending on how long you have trained, how old you are, and so forth.
Is 20 minutes a good 5K time?
For more experienced runners, running blogs and websites suggest an average 8-minute-per-mile pace, resulting in a finish time of about 26 minutes. Very advanced runners may be able to complete a 5K in less than 20 minutes.
Is 5k in 23 minutes good?
23 minutes flat for 5K is 7:24/mile pace. Most people who are not track athletes would consider that pretty fast. By all means, keep running if you’d like to improve that time! I can suggest two approaches that are pretty much guaranteed to get you under 7-minute miles and well on your way to that 20.
Is 5k in 21 minutes good?
Its not likely you can go from 21 minutes to a 15 minute 5k over the course of a summer. But taking it from 21 to 18 might be a realistic goal for you. Pick a race towards the end of the summer or early fall that you can get in, sign up for it and commit to it. Then start your training.
Is 5K in 27 minutes good?
Average time and pace Everyday runners can aim to complete a mile in about 9 to 12 minutes. This means you’ll finish a 5K in about 28 to 37 minutes. Walkers can expect to complete a mile in about 15 to 20 minutes. Walking at a brisk pace should enable you to finish a 5K at around the hour mark.
