Ben Cole

Ben Cole

Born
Jun 18, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon

Ben Cole is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on June 18, 1985. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:31.10 in the 3000m, 14:21.33 in the 5000m, 29:54.04 in the 10000m, 1:05:48 in the Semi and 2:24:50 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road29:21
2026 season best29:41Jan 11, 2026 · Valencia
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:48
Last competitionNational Athletics League - Regional WestAug 22, 2026 · 8:43.32

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 29:21, Half Marathon 1:05:48, 2026 season best 29:41 (Jan 11, 2026, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional West, Aug 22, 2026, 8:43.32 · 41 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mWatford 2015United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:31.10882 pts––
5000mManchester 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:21.33930 pts––
10000mLondon 2024United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list29:54.04963 pts––
MarathonFrankfurt 2019United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:24:50878 pts––
5KilometreNewcastle upon Tyne 202314:28––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:43.32–Aug 22, 2026National Athletics League - Regional West
202610Kilometr 29:41–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
2026Marathon 2:31:17–Apr 20, 2026Boston Marathon
20255000m 14:21.33–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20255Kilometre 14:34–Mar 15, 2025Podium Festival
202510Kilometr 30:27–Dec 28, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K
2025Marathon 2:27:50–Sep 21, 2025BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
202410Kilometr 29:21–Jan 14, 202410K Valencia Ibercaja
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Cole's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 29:21, set on Jan 14, 2024 in Valencia (ESP).

Ben Cole competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 29:41, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Valencia (ESP). Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional West on Aug 22, 2026, 8:43.32.