Average Time and Pace Prep for Your First Race Tips to Improve Time If you’re new to running, a 5K is likely the first big race on your calendar. The 5-kilometer race, which is about 3.1 miles, is a ...

Thinking about toeing the line for a 5K? You've come to the right place. Runner's World's new How to Master the 5K program gives you all the tools to crush the popular 3.1-mile distance, providing ...

I love to run a 5K. A 3.1-mile race is short enough that casual runners can participate, leading to big turn-outs, but also long enough that goal-oriented veterans can use it as an excuse to push ...