Alex Bowns

Alex Bowns

Born
Feb 9, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
1500 m · 5000 m

Alex Bowns is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 9, 1994. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:53.50 in the 1500m, 4:18.63 in the Mile, 4:18.63 in the Mile, 8:20.00 in the 3000m and 8:20.00 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:53.50
2026 season best2:32:20Oct 11, 2026 · Victoria
Personal best · 5000 m14:24.10
Last competitionRoyal Victoria MarathonOct 11, 2026 · 2:32:20

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:53.50, 5000 m 14:24.10, 2026 season best 2:32:20 (Oct 11, 2026, Victoria (CAN)) · Last competition: Royal Victoria Marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 2:32:20 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
Mile2014United States Mile all-time list4:18.63858 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20144:18.63902 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20148:20.00962 pts–
3000m2014United States 3000 m all-time list8:20.00942 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:32:20–Oct 11, 2026Royal Victoria Marathon
2023Marathon 2:35:41–Dec 3, 2023California International Marathon
2019Marathon 2:26:39–Dec 8, 2019Sacramento, CA (USA)
20163000m 8:24.19–Feb 27, 2016–
20163000m Indoor8:24.19–Feb 27, 2016Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20163000m-short-track 8:39.34–Feb 4, 2016–
20163000Metres Indoor8:39.34–Feb 4, 2016Portland, OR (USA) (i)
20163000m-short-track Indoor8:39.34–Feb 4, 2016Portland, OR (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alex Bowns's 1500 m personal best is 3:53.50, set on May 4, 2013 in Forest Grove, OR (USA).

Alex Bowns competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 2:32:20, set on Oct 11, 2026 in Victoria (CAN). Last competition: Royal Victoria Marathon on Oct 11, 2026, 2:32:20.