Ava Leadbetter

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Events
3000 m

Ava Leadbetter is a United Kingdom long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:38.06 in the 3000m, 17:18.49 in the 5000m, 34:55.02 in the 10000m, 17:44 in the 5Kilometre and 9:42.68 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m9:38.06
2026 season best9:36.78May 27, 2026 · Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
2026 season best
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10KOct 18, 2026 · 34:36
Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 9:38.06, 2026 season best 9:36.78 (May 27, 2026, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR)) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K, Oct 18, 2026, 34:36

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mLoughborough 2026United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list9:38.06982 pts–#603
5000mManchester 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list17:18.49910 pts––
10000mLoughborough 2026United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list34:55.02990 pts–#607
5KilometreGateshead 202517:44––
3000m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20269:42.68987 pts–#889
10KilometrJarrow 202535:21–#809

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 9:36.78–May 27, 2026North East Grand Prix Series - Match 2
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:42.68–Feb 15, 2026BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20265000m 16:53.65–Jul 3, 2026England U20 and Senior Track and Field and Combined Events championships
202610Kilometr 34:36–Oct 18, 2026Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K
202610000m 34:55.02–Apr 18, 2026Loughborough Open inc. BUCS 10,000m
20253000m Indoor10:13.14–Feb 15, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:13.14–Feb 15, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20255000m 17:18.49–May 5, 2025BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ava Leadbetter's 3000 m personal best is 9:38.06, set on May 17, 2026 in Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR).

Ava Leadbetter competes in the 3000 m.

2026 season best: 9:36.78, set on May 27, 2026 in Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR). Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K on Oct 18, 2026, 34:36.