Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Born
Sep 22, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Ben Johnson is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on September 22, 1988. He competes primarily in the 400m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 49.17 in the 400m, 4:17.75 in the Mile, 4:17.75 in the Mile, 14:47.8h in the 5000m and 30:30.18 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:17:35
2025 season best31:40Dec 28, 2025
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:22
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10KDec 28, 2025 · 31:40

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:17:35, Half Marathon 1:05:22, 2025 season best 31:40 (Dec 28, 2025) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Dec 28, 2025, 31:40 · 38 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mStretford 2010United Kingdom 400 m all-time list49.17908 pts–
Mile2010United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:17.75868 pts–
MileIndoorID 20104:17.75912 pts–
5000mEltham 2019United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:47.8h847 pts–
10000mStretford 2017United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:30.18913 pts–
SemiManchester 2019United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:05:22980 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202510Kilometr 31:40–Dec 28, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K
202410Kilometr 32:24–Dec 29, 2024Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe
202110Kilometr 32:35–Dec 27, 2021Clitheroe (GBR)
20205MilesRoad 24:31–Feb 2, 2020Alsager (GBR)
2020Semi 1:06:13–Mar 1, 2020The Vitality Big Half
20195000m 14:47.8h–Jul 17, 2019Eltham (GBR)
201910Kilometr 29:35–Oct 27, 2019Leeds Abbey Dash 10K, Leeds
201910000m 30:33.88–Jul 6, 2019European 10,000m Cup - Night of the 10,000m PB’s
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Johnson's Marathon personal best is 2:17:35, set on Dec 1, 2019 in Valencia (ESP).

Ben Johnson competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 31:40, set on Dec 28, 2025. Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K on Dec 28, 2025, 31:40.