how many laps is 5000 meters

On a standard 400‑meter outdoor track, 5000 meters is 12.5 laps, which means 12 full laps plus an extra 200 meters.

Quick Scoop: 5000 m in Laps

• 1 lap on a standard track = 400 meters.

• 5000 meters ÷ 400 meters per lap = 12.5 laps.

• In practice, that’s:
  • 12 full laps,
  • then you keep going another half lap (200 meters) to hit 5000 m.

Why “12.5” Laps?

On an Olympic or typical high school track, distances like 5K are measured so the start line is moved up on the track, and you finish at the common finish line after completing 12.5 laps. Runners usually start on a special 5K start line placed 200 meters before the finish.

So if your track is 400 m, “how many laps is 5000 meters?” = 12.5 laps every time , no tricks—just 12 laps plus that final 200 m push.

TL;DR: 5000 meters on a standard 400 m track = 12.5 laps.

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