The IAAF World Championships will take place from August 27-September 4 with men's 5,000-meer heats taking place on Thursday, September 1 at 10:05 a.m., local time (Wednesday, August 31, 9 p.m. EST). The finals of the event will be held Sunday, September 4 at 7:40 p.m., local time (Sunday, September 4, 6:40 a.m. EST).