The men's 5000 metres T13 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo took place on 28 August 2021.

The T13 category is for athletes with a moderate visual impairment.

Athletes in this category have a variety of visual impairments, but can typically recognize contours from a distance of 2 to 6 metres.

Athletes in this category do not typically require a guide.

Prior to the competition, the existing records were as follows:[1] The final took place on 28 August, at 9:40:[2]