10K run Top 10 women Top 10 women

| Rank_ | Time_ | Athlete | Nation | Date_ | Race |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30:21 | Paula Radcliffe | United Kingdom | 23 February 2003 | World`s Best 10K |
| 2 | 30:27 | Isabella Ochichi | Kenya | 26 March 2005 | Crescent City Classic |
| 3 | 30:29 | Asmae Leghzaoui | Morocco | 8 June 2002 | New York Mini 10K |
| 4 | 30:32 | Lornah Kiplagat | Kenya | 4 July 2002 | Peachtree Road Race |
| 5 | 30:38 | Joyce Chepkirui | Kenya | 4 September 2011 | Tilburg 10K |
| 6 | 30:39 | Liz McColgan | United Kingdom | 11 March 1989 | Red Lobster Classic |
| 7= | 30:45 | Lineth Chepkurui | Kenya | 3 April 2010 | Crescent City Classic |
| 7= | 30:45+ | Mary Jepkosgei Keitany | Kenya | 18 February 2011 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |