The 2004 World Allround Speed Skating Championships were held in Vikingskipet in Hamar, Norway, on 7 and 8 February 2004: Dutchwoman Renate Groenewold and American Chad Hedrick became the world champions.

NQ = Not qualified for the 10000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)DQ = disqualifiedNS = Not started NQ = Not qualified for the 5000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)DQ = disqualified All 24 participating skaters are allowed to skate the first three distances; 12 skaters may take part on the fourth distance.

These 12 skaters are determined by taking the standings on the longest of the first three distances, as well as the samalog standings after three distances, and comparing these lists as follows: