The Men's 5000 metres T11 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium on 7 September.

[1] The T11 category is for athletes with a visual impairment.

A T11 athlete may be entirely without sight, or be able to perceive light, but have no ability to see the shape of a hand at any distance.

T11 athletes commonly run with guides.

Prior to the competition, the existing World and Paralympic records were as follows: Competed 7 September 2012 at 19:55.