Alex Tovey

Alex Tovey

Born
Dec 27, 1989 (36 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile

Alex Tovey is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on December 27, 1989. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.31 in the 800m, 3:41.79 in the 1500m, 4:01.84 in the Mile, 8:17.29 in the 3000m and 14:26.78 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:41.79
2026 season best1:09:00Mar 22, 2026 · Woking
Personal best · Mile4:01.84
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough - Surrey HalfMar 22, 2026 · 1:09:00

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:41.79, Mile 4:01.84, 2026 season best 1:09:00 (Mar 22, 2026, Woking (GBR)) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Surrey Half, Mar 22, 2026, 1:09:00 · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWatford 2016United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:50.311,017 pts–
1500mWatford 2014United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:41.791,083 pts–
MileOxford 2016United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:01.841,052 pts–
3000mBasingstoke 2013United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:17.29957 pts–
5000mWatford 2015United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:26.78913 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:09:00–Mar 22, 2026Top Flight by RunThrough - Surrey Half
2025Semi 1:09:20–Oct 26, 2025Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2025Marathon 2:28:14–Dec 7, 2025Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia
20243000m 8:34.25–Jul 7, 2024National Athletics League - Premiership, Ashton Playing Fields Woodford Green, London
20245000m 15:05.40–Jun 1, 2024National Athletics League - Premiership, Thames Valley Athletics Stadium, Eton
2024Marathon 2:25:38–Dec 1, 2024Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
20231500m 3:59.91–Jul 29, 2023British Milers Club Grand Prix - Birmingham University
20233000m 8:36.20–Aug 5, 2023National Athletics League Premiership
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alex Tovey's 1500 m personal best is 3:41.79, set on May 17, 2014 in Watford (GBR).

Alex Tovey competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 1:09:00, set on Mar 22, 2026 in Woking (GBR). Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Surrey Half on Mar 22, 2026, 1:09:00.