The 1000metres, 1 kilometre run, or 1K run is an uncommon middle-distance running event in track and field competitions. It consists of two and a half laps around an outdoor 400m track, or five laps around an indoor 200m track.

The 1000 yards, an imperial alternative, was sometimes also contested.

Records

World records

• Correct as of 10 July 2026.

Short track world records

• Correct as of 7 May 2026.

Area records

• Updated 4 August 2026.

All-time top 25

Men (outdoor)

• Correct as of July 2026.

Men (indoor)

• Correct as of February 2026.

Women (outdoor)

• Correct as of July 2025.

Women (indoor)

• Correct as of January 2026.

See also

References