2007 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 5000 metres

The men's 5000 metres at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Nagai Stadium on 30 August and 2 September.

Records
Prior to the competition, the following records were as follows.

Heats
Qualification: First 5 in each heat (Q) and the next 5 fastest (q) advance to the final.