Alex Carter

Alex Carter

Born
Jan 24, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
Marathon · 3000 Metres Short Track

Alex Carter is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 24, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:53.97 in the 1500m, 8:20.03 in the 3000m, 8:26.11 in the 3000m, 14:39.98 in the 5000m and 31:22.13 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:14:42
2026 season best2:14:42Sep 27, 2026 · Berlin
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:20.03
Last competitionBMW Berlin MarathonSep 27, 2026 · 2:14:42

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:14:42, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:20.03, 2026 season best 2:14:42 (Sep 27, 2026, Berlin (GER)) · Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Sep 27, 2026, 2:14:42 · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mWatford 2013United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:53.97927 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20158:20.03962 pts––
3000m2013United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:26.11909 pts––
5000mStretford 2013United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:39.98871 pts––
SemiPoznan 2023United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:07:51892 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:14:42–Sep 27, 2026BMW Berlin Marathon
20255Kilometre 14:41–Jun 25, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k
2025Marathon 2:16:40–Dec 14, 2025Generali Maratón de Málaga, Málaga
2023Semi 1:07:51–Apr 16, 20232023 Poznan Half Marathon
2019Semi 1:08:37–Sep 15, 2019–
20151500m 3:59.32–Apr 3, 2015Princeton, NJ (USA)
20153000m Indoor8:20.03–Mar 1, 2015Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20153000Metres Indoor8:20.03–Mar 1, 2015Boston, MA (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Alex Carter's Marathon personal best is 2:14:42, set on Sep 27, 2026 in Berlin (GER).

Alex Carter competes in the Marathon and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:14:42, set on Sep 27, 2026 in Berlin (GER). Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon on Sep 27, 2026, 2:14:42.