How many metres are in 25 kilometres?
Answer25,000
A kilometre is 1,000 metres, so 25 km is 25,000 metres.
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25K facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the 25K run and race distances, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which is longer: a half marathon or a 25K?
AnswerA 25K
A half marathon is 21.0975 km, almost 4 km shorter than a 25K.
Going deeper
How is running 'pace' usually expressed?
AnswerTime per kilometre or per mile
Pace is the time taken to cover one unit of distance, such as 6 minutes per kilometre.
What is a 'negative split' in a race?
AnswerRunning the second half faster than the first
A negative split means the second half of a race is completed faster than the first.
What is the longest race held on the track at the Olympic Games?
Answer10,000 metres
The 10,000 m is the longest Olympic track race; the marathon and race walks are on roads.
Expert level
What does VO2 max measure?
AnswerThe maximum rate the body can use oxygen during exercise
VO2 max is the highest rate of oxygen uptake, often given in millilitres per kilogram per minute.
What does 'cadence' mean for a runner?
AnswerSteps taken per minute
Cadence is step rate, counted as the number of steps a runner takes each minute.
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