Budapest 2026 Women's 5000 Metres Race Preview
Twelve athletes will compete for the podium in the women's 5000 metres race to be held as part of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships Budapest 2026.
The women's 5000 metres final, part of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships to be held in Budapest, will start at 19:10 on Sunday, September 13, with twelve athletes competing in the event.
Race Date and Lineup
The women's 5000 metres final, part of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships to be held in Budapest, will take place at 19:10 on Sunday, September 13.
A total of 12 athletes, including 6 from Ethiopia, will take to the field to compete for medals.
Prominent Athletes
Among the ambitious names in the race are Freweyni Hailu, Likina Amebaw, Senayet Getachew, Aleshign Baweke, and Rose Davies.
Additionally, Fantaye Belayneh, Shelby Houlihan, Hannah Nuttall, Jessica Hull, Maureen Koster, Marta García, and Hirut Meshesha will also compete in the race.
Season's Best Performance
Likina Amebaw holds the season's best performance with a time of 14:18.41 run in Rome and comes into the race with this title.
Status of Ethiopian Athletes
While Ethiopian athletes have established clear dominance in the women's 5000 metres in 2026, six Ethiopian athletes will start in the 12-person final lineup.
In-Form Names and Medalists
Freweyni Hailu, who demonstrated her form by winning the Diamond League Final in Brussels, is also joining the race with fresh form status.
The tough contest will also feature important athletes such as Commonwealth champion Rose Davies and Olympic medalist Jessica Hull.