The Women's 10,000 metres event featured at the 2005 World Championships in the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The final was held on 6 August.

Medalists Gold Tirunesh DibabaEthiopia (ETH)Silver Berhane AdereEthiopia (ETH)Bronze Ejegayehu DibabaEthiopia (ETH)

Finishing times RankNameResult30:24.0230:25.41 (SB)30:26.00430:27.18 (SB)530:30.26 (NR)630:32.47730:33.53 (SB)830:33.75 (SB)930:42.75 (SB)1030:55.801131:03.75 (SB)1231:04.55 (SB)1331:17.971431:21.20 (PB)1531:24.291631:26.66 (PB)1731:28.211831:43.741931:55.15 (SB)2031:57.852132:02.382232:07.002332:28.29 (SB)2433:04.73—DNF—DNF—DNS

References IAAF results