Rankings

5000 m Men

Top 1000 - 5000 m — 981 athletes

As of December 18, 2025, the all-time 5000 m Men rankings are led by Joshua Cheptegei (Uganda) with 12:35.36. Browse the top 981 5000 m Men athletes in history, with full marks, dates, venues and wind conditions.

Top 3

RankAthleteCountryResultWindDateLocation
04Yomif KejelchaETH12:38.95May 30, 2024Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
05Haile GebrselassieETH12:39.36Jun 13, 1998Helsinki (FIN)
06Daniel KomenKEN12:39.74Aug 22, 1997Bruxelles (BEL)
07Berihu AregawiETH12:40.45Jun 30, 2023Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
08Jacob KiplimoUGA12:40.96May 30, 2024Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
09Telahun Haile BekeleETH12:42.70Jul 21, 2023Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
10Selemon BaregaETH12:43.02Aug 31, 2018Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
11Grant FisherUSA12:44.09Feb 14, 2025Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
12Andreas AlmgrenSWE12:44.27Jun 15, 2025Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE)
13Mohamed KatirESP12:45.01Jul 21, 2023Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
14Nico YoungUSA12:45.27Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
15Jacob KropKEN12:45.71Sep 2, 2022Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
16Biniam MeharyETH12:45.93Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
17Nicholas KipkorirKEN12:46.33Jun 9, 2022Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
18Kuma GirmaETH12:46.41Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
19Eliud KipchogeKEN12:46.53Jul 2, 2004Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
20George MillsGBR12:46.59Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
21Dejen GebremeskelETH12:46.81Jul 6, 2012Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
22Sileshi SihineETH12:47.04Jul 2, 2004Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
23Mohammed AhmedCAN12:47.20Jul 10, 2020Jesuit High School Track, Portland, OR (USA)
24Thierry NdikumwenayoESP12:47.67Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
25Graham BlanksUSA12:48.20Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
26Jakob IngebrigtsenNOR12:48.45Jun 10, 2021Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze (ITA)
27Isiah Kiplangat KoechKEN12:48.64Jul 6, 2012Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
28Isaac Kiprono SongokKEN12:48.66Aug 18, 2006Zürich (SUI)
29Birhanu BalewBRN12:48.67Jun 20, 2025Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)
30Yenew AlamirewETH12:48.77Jul 6, 2012Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
31Saif Saaeed ShaheenQAT12:48.81Jun 12, 2003Ostrava (CZE)
32Thomas Pkemei LongosiwaKEN12:49.04Jul 6, 2012Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
33Brahim LahlafiMAR12:49.28Aug 25, 2000Bruxelles (BEL)
34John KipkoechKEN12:49.50Jul 6, 2012Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
35Addisu YihuneETH12:49.65May 30, 2024Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
36Mohammed MourhitBEL12:49.71Aug 25, 2000Bruxelles (BEL)
37Mezgebu SimeETH12:49.80Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
38Paul TergatKEN12:49.87Aug 13, 1997Zürich (SUI)
39Hicham El GuerroujMAR12:50.24Jun 12, 2003Ostrava (CZE)
40Abderrahim GoumriMAR12:50.25Aug 26, 2005Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
41Moses Ndiema MasaiKEN12:50.55Jun 1, 2008Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
42Luis GrijalvaGUA12:50.58May 30, 2024Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
43Moses Ndiema KipsiroUGA12:50.72Sep 14, 2007Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
44Salah HissouMAR12:50.80Jun 5, 1996Roma (ITA)
45Ali Saidi-SiefALG12:50.86Jun 30, 2000Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
46Dominic Lokinyomo LobaluSUI12:50.87Jun 12, 2025Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
47Joseph EbuyaKEN12:51.00Sep 14, 2007Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
48Edwin Cheruiyot SoiKEN12:51.34Jul 19, 2013Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
49Vincent Kiprop ChepkokKEN12:51.45May 14, 2010Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT)
50Jimmy GressierFRA12:51.59Jun 20, 2025Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the all-time 5000 m Men list?

Joshua Cheptegei (Uganda) leads the all-time 5000 m Men list with 12:35.36, set on August 14, 2020 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON).

What mark does it take to enter the 5000 m Men all-time top 10?

The 10th-best 5000 m Men mark in history is 12:43.02. Any better mark enters the all-time top 10.

What mark does it take to enter the 5000 m Men all-time top 100?

The 100th-best 5000 m Men mark in history is 12:56.29. Any better mark enters the all-time top 100.

Which country has the most athletes in the 5000 m Men all-time top 981?

Kenya has the most athletes in the all-time top 981, with 286.

What is the 5000 m Men world record?

The ratified 5000 m Men world record is 12:35.36, held by Joshua Cheptegei (Uganda), set on August 14, 2020 in Monaco.