The following tables show the list of world records in athletics progression in the 50K run, as recognized by World Athletics. The 50K run was introduced as a world record event in July 2021 during the federation's Council meeting in Tokyo.
World record progression Key to tables
Men TimeAthleteDatePlaceRef 2:42:0723 May 2021Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2:40:136 March 2022Gqeberha, South Africa 2:38:438 October 2022San Francisco, United States
Women
Women only race TimeAthleteDatePlaceRef 3:04:24 23 May 2021Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Mixed gender race TimeAthleteDatePlaceRef 2:59:5413 April 2021Dorena, United States
See also Ultramarathon IAU 50 km World Championships
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