Normal time
If you are a fit runner and can go 15-30 miles weekly, you would efficiently finish a 10K race in 50-70 minutes. More experienced athletes can finish the race in 44-50 minutes. Studies show that great athletes can run a mile in 7 minutes, while less experienced runners can run a mile in 10-14 minutes.
Average time for 10K runners worldwide
The regular time for a 10K in the United States is similar to those in the United Kingdom. Most male runners finish in 53 minutes, while female runners finish in 63 minutes.
A Ugandan runner is the fastest 10K male runner in the world. The world’s fastest 10K female runners are from Ethiopia and the Netherlands. Generally, the fastest 10K runners are mainly from Kenya and Ethiopia.