1k Run Benchmarks

We've done the research so you don't have to; below is a list of the best sites to use to benchmark your time in the 1k. This list was most recently updated on August 15, 2023. We'll update again as new sources become available or old one’s change.

Source	Average Benchmark	Dataset	Data Source
Marathon handbook	Male 4:00 Female 4:40	Male and Female 14 Age Groups Ages 15-80 Fastest Times Equivelant Mile Times	Data compiled by Amaber Sayer, a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor, as well as a UESCA Certified Running Coach. She has 2 masters degrees in Exercise Science. Data from Running Level by Michael Clark founder of Strength Level, a successful strength benchmark forum. Sample size and composition not available.
Condition and Nutrition	Male 5-8 mins 6-9 minutes	10 Age Groups Ages 15-20 Male and Female 3 Fitness Levels	Data compiled by David Curran, Founder
Vidar	Male 2:25 Female 3:30	Male and Female 2 Fitness Levels	N/A
Running Level	Man 3:58 Female 4:35	Male and Female 17 Age Categories Ages 10-90 6 Fitness Levels	Data researched compliled by Michael Clark founder of Strength Level, a successful strength benchmark forum. Sample size and composition not available.

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