The men's 5000 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, will take place at the Scotstoun Stadium on 1 August 2026[1]. The event will be a straight final.
| Men's 5000 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow |
| Dates | 1 August 2026(final)[1] |
Records
editPrior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows:
| Men's 5000 m | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World record | 12:35.36 |  Joshua Cheptegei (UGA) |
14 Aug 2020 |  Monaco |
| Commonwealth record | 12:35.36 | Joshua Cheptegei (UGA) |
14 Aug 2020 | Monaco |
| Games record | 12:56.41 |  Augustine Choge (KEN) |
20 Mar 2006 | Melbourne,  Australia |
Schedule
editThe schedule is as follows[1]:
| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 1 August 2026 | 18:30 | Final |
All times are United Kingdom time (UTC+1)
Results
editFinal
editThe straight final of the 5000 metres is scheduled for the evening of 1 August 2026 [1].
