A 10K run is a long-distance road running race covering a distance of 10 kilometers, which is equivalent to approximately 6.2 miles
. Regarding completion times:
- Elite runners can finish a 10K in about 26 to 30 minutes, running at a pace faster than 3 minutes per kilometer
- Intermediate runners typically complete a 10K in 40 to 60 minutes, averaging 4 to 6 minutes per kilometer
- Recreational or beginner runners often take over an hour to finish, with average paces ranging from 9 to 14 minutes per mile and finish times between 50 to 70 minutes or more depending on fitness and course difficulty
In the UK, average finish times are around 58 minutes overall, with men averaging 53 minutes and women about 1 hour 3 minutes
. In summary, a 10K is 6.2 miles long, and typical finish times vary widely depending on the runner's experience and fitness, from under 30 minutes for elites to over an hour for beginners
