10K run world record progression
The following tables show the progression of world bests and world records in the 10K run, as recognised by the IAAF. The 10K run was introduced as a part of world record events in 2003.
Men
World bests (prior to IAAF recognition)
World records
Key:| Ratified | |
| Not ratified | |
| Ratified but later rescinded | |
| Pending ratification |
| Time | Athlete | Date | Place | Ref | |||||||||||
| 27:02 |  Haile Gebreselasie|ETH|1996WomenWorld bests (prior to IAAF recognition)World records - races with women only
|
Asmae Leghzaoui|MAR