The record for the fastest 1 mile run is 3:43.13 minutes by Hicham El Guerroujoon in July 7, 1999. It would take him 17 minutes and 15 seconds to run 5 miles.
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There are no official records kept for the fastest 5k run by a 6-year-old girl as it is not a common distance for children that young to race. It is important for young children to focus on age-appropriate training and activities for their physical development.
The fastest 5k was run by the Ethiopian distance runner Kenenisa Bekele on the track posting a time of 12:37.35. For those of you doing the math, that is 4:03/MILE pace for a little more than 3 miles.
The fastest 5k walk on record was completed in around 18 minutes, which is an exceptional pace for walking. It's important to note that this time is achieved by elite athletes and may not be typical for recreational or amateur walkers.
Usain Bolt holds the world record as the fastest able-bodied athlete. He set the record for the 100 meters with a time of 9.58 seconds in 2009.
The current world record for the fastest 3.1 mile run (5K) is 12 minutes and 37 seconds, set by Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda in 2020.