50K run world record progression

The following tables show the list of world records in athletics progression in the 50K run, as recognised by World Athletics.[1] The 50K run was introduced as a world record event in July 2021 during the federation's Council meeting in Tokyo.[2]

  1. ^ World Athletics (2021). Book C – C1.1 Competition Rules (PDF). Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Inaugural world 50km records ratified". World Athletics. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.