The men's 10,000 metres event at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships was held at Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium on 19 July.
Medalists
edit| Gold | Rodgers Chumo Kwemoi |
| Silver | Aron Kifle |
| Bronze | Jacob Kiplimo |
Records
edit| Standing records prior to the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Athletics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Record | 26:41.75 | Paris, France | 26 August 2005 | |
| Championship Record | 27:30.85 | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 9 July 2008 | |
| World Junior Leading | 26:57.88 | Hengelo, Netherlands | 29 June 2016 | |