The Men's 5000 metres competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.

The event was held at the University Olympic Stadium on October 15–17.

[1] The Men's 5000m competition consisted of three heats (Round 1) and a Final.

The top five runners from each heat advanced to the final.

Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: Notes: Q- Qualified by place DNF - Did Not Finish