Alex Burks
United StatesActive- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Alex Burks is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 4:29.30 in the Mile, 8:26.22 in the 3000m, 14:37.72 in the 5000m, 14:54.37 in the 5000m and 30:32.07 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Marathon2:15:53
2026 season best2:15:53Mar 29, 2026 · Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:48
Last competitionMcKirdy MicrOTQMar 29, 2026 · 2:15:53
As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:15:53, Half Marathon 1:05:48, 2026 season best 2:15:53 (Mar 29, 2026, Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (USA)) · Last competition: McKirdy MicrOTQ, Mar 29, 2026, 2:15:53
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorNY 20184:29.30783 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20188:26.22927 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202314:37.72917 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:15:53 | – | Mar 29, 2026 | McKirdy MicrOTQ |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:06:39 | – | Mar 22, 2025 | Project 13.1 |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:18:28 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 14:37.72 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m Indoor | 14:37.72 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:05:48 | – | Mar 25, 2023 | Project 13.1 |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:17:13 | – | Oct 14, 2023 | McKirdy Micro - On the Cusp - Marathon |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:06:41 | – | Apr 24, 2022 | Toledo, OH (USA) |