Track and field at the 2015 Military World Games – Men's 5000 metres

The men's 5000 metres event at the 2015 Military World Games was held on 6 and 8 October at the KAFAC Sports Complex.

Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and CISM record were as follows:

Round 1
Qualification: First 5 in each heat (Q) and next 5 fastest (q) qualified for the final.