The following tables show the list of world records in athletics progression in the 50K run, as recognised by World Athletics.[1] The 50K run was introduced as a world record event in July 2021 during the federation's Council meeting in Tokyo.[2]
Awaiting ratification not ratified or later rescinded by World Athletics
Time | Athlete | Date | Place | Ref |
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2:42:07 | Ketema Negasa (ETH) | 23 May 2021 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | [3] |
2:40:13 | Stephen Mokoka (RSA) | 6 March 2022 | Gqeberha, South Africa | [4] |
2:38:43 | CJ Albertson (USA) | 8 October 2022 | San Francisco, United States | [5] |
Time | Athlete | Date | Place | Ref |
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3:04:24 | Irvette Van Zyl (RSA) | 2021-05-23 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | [6][3] |
Time | Athlete | Date | Place | Ref |
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2:59:54 | Desiree Linden (USA) | 2021-04-13 | Dorena, United States | [7] |