5,000 m, Men
| Competition | 1978 Asian Games |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Bangkok
 THA
|
| Held | 19 December 1978 |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 3 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Hari Chand |  IND |
14:22.0 | ||
| 🥈 | Takao Nakamura |  JPN |
14:27.2 | ||
| 🥉 | Cui Yulin |  CHN |
14:28.1 |