Can you walk/jog a 5k run?

Melo1966
Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am still very out of shape but would like to get into doing 5-k's and work on decreasing my time.
My question is If a race is listed as a run do you have to run?

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  • cwelch2677
    cwelch2677 Posts: 69 Member
    You sure don't. A lot of people who sign up for 5K's walk/run the race. The only thing that matters is that you're out there doing it. Good luck :)
  • jmcnally13
    jmcnally13 Posts: 6 Member
    Usually the website will tell you if there is an official walk option. Otherwise, you could run/walk it....what are they going to do - kick you out? LOL
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    Every race I've been in there have been run/walkers and even those who've walked the entire race. There is only one way to get better! Keep going!
  • stingrayinfl
    stingrayinfl Posts: 284 Member
    Yes.
  • wolfgate
    wolfgate Posts: 321 Member
    5k? Absolutely. There will be people who are only walking.

    Some of the longer distance races do have time limits that can effectively eliminate walking. But a 5k? Go for it - you'll be fine and won't be alone.
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    Thank you

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