10,000 meters

Ten thousand meters, or 10 km, is approximately 6.2 miles, a common distance for running races like the 10K. It's about the length of a typical 10-kilometer race course used in many road races globally. To put it in perspective, it’s roughly the distance a well-trained runner can complete in about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on fitness level. This distance also equates to roughly 10,000 steps for an average adult, making it a significant athletic challenge and a popular measurement in distance running.