What is 5000meters?

5000 meters is a distance of approximately 3.1 miles. It is a popular distance for long-distance running events, including track and cross country running. The world record for the men's 5000-meter race is held by Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda with a time of 12:35.36, while the women's world record is held by Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia with a time of 14:06.62. Running 5000 meters requires endurance, strength, and speed, and is considered a challenging distance for most runners.