Ben Payne
United StatesActive- Born
- Sep 16, 1981 (45 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
Ben Payne is a United States long-distance runner, born on September 16, 1981. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 8:25.73 in the 3000m, 8:39.56 in the 3000m, 13:44.54 in the 5000m, 28:36.43 in the 10000m and 1:03:10 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 10 000 m28:36.43
2026 season best2:30:21Mar 1, 2026 · Tokyo
Personal best · Half Marathon1:03:10
Last competitionTokyo MarathonMar 1, 2026 · 2:30:21
As of Oct 30, 2026: 10 000 m 28:36.43, Half Marathon 1:03:10, 2026 season best 2:30:21 (Mar 1, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Mar 1, 2026, 2:30:21 · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:30:21 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 31:45 | – | Dec 8, 2024 | Start to the Park 10k, Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, HI |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:08:38 | – | May 5, 2024 | UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:17:05 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon |
| 2023 | 20Kilometr | 1:02:35 | – | Sep 4, 2023 | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:05:12 | – | Jun 17, 2023 | Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:17:15 | – | Oct 8, 2023 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 24:30 | – | Dec 1, 2022 | Cross Champs, Austin, TX - XC 8.0km |