The 1000 metres, 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 400 m track, or five laps around an indoor 200 m track.
The 1000 yards, an imperial alternative, was sometimes also contested.
Records
World records
Short track world records
- Correct as of 7 September 2024. Source: World Athletics
Continental records
- Correct as of 27 April 2025. Source: World Athletics
All-time top 25
Men (outdoor)
- Correct as of September 2025.
Men (indoor)
- Correct as of February 2026.
Women (outdoor)
Women (indoor)
- Correct as of January 2026.
See also
References