Ben True

Birth dateDec 29, 1985

BirthplaceNorth Yarmouth, United States

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Ben True is an American track and field and cross-country athlete born on December 29, 1985, in North Yarmouth, Maine. He competed for Dartmouth College and currently trains in Hanover, New Hampshire while competing for Saucony and In the Arena.

True was the top American finisher at both the 2011 and 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, establishing himself as one of the country's premier cross-country runners. He was the 2011 USATF Road Running Circuit Champion, winning both the 5 km and 10 km Road Championships along the way.

His success across cross country and road racing demonstrates versatility in distance running. True's consistent performances at World Cross Country Championships and dominance on the American road racing circuit have made him one of the most accomplished distance runners from the northeastern United States.

Key facts

2 Miles Short Track

8:11.33

5000 Metres Short Track

13:06.74

2023 season best

1:02:57

Mar 19, 2023 · New York, NY (USA)

2023 season best

Last competition

B.A.A. Boston Marathon

Apr 17, 2023 · 2:16:06

B.A.A. Boston Marathon

Record

National record · 5 Kilometres Road 13:20

National record

Age

40 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:11.33, 5000 Metres Short Track 13:06.74, 2023 season best 1:02:57 (Mar 19, 2023, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Apr 17, 2023, 2:16:06 · National record (5 Kilometres Road) · 40 years old

Personal bests

1:50.07

3:36.05

3:57.31

7:35.53

13:02.74

27:14.95

1:02:10

2:12:53

13:20

7:40.96

43:04

27:51

46:48

3:57.31

13:06.74

3:57.3HT

59:53

8:11.33

8:11.33

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2023	Semi	1:02:57	-	Mar 19, 2023	↓	United Airlines NYC Half
2023	Marathon	2:16:06	-	Apr 17, 2023	↓	B.A.A. Boston Marathon
2022	10Kilometr	28:09	-	Jun 26, 2022	↑	Boston, MA (USA)
2022	Semi	1:02:10	-	Mar 20, 2022	↓	United Airlines NYC Half
2021	5000m	13:22.38	-	May 29, 2021	↑	Bishop Feehan HS, Boston, MA (USA)
2021	10000m	27:14.95	-	Feb 20, 2021	↑	JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)
2021	20Kilometr	59:53	-	Sep 6, 2021	-	USA 20km Road Running Championships
2021	Marathon	2:12:53	-	Nov 7, 2021	↓	TCS New York Marathon
2019	3000m	7:40.49	-	Jun 13, 2019	↑	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
2019	5000m	13:09.81	-	Jun 6, 2019	↑	Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2019	5Kilometre	13:44	-	Apr 13, 2019	↑	B.A.A. 5K
2019	10000m	27:52.39	-	May 2, 2019	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2019	Semi	1:02:56	-	Mar 17, 2019	↓	United Airlines NYC Half
2018	1500m	3:42.57	-	Jul 16, 2018	↑	Cork City Sports, Cork
2018	MileRoad	3:57.3h	-	Sep 9, 2018	-	New York Fifth Avenue Mile
2018	Mile	3:57.83	-	Jul 16, 2018	↑	Cork City Sports, Cork
2018	3000m	7:41.86	-	Jun 13, 2018	↑	Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
2018	2Miles	8:23.76	-	May 25, 2018	↓	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
2018	5000m	13:04.11	-	Aug 31, 2018	↑	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2018	5Kilometre	13:42	-	Apr 14, 2018	↑	Boston B.A.A. 5K
2018	10Kilometr	28:29	-	Aug 4, 2018	↑	Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
2018	Semi	1:02:39	-	Mar 18, 2018	↓	New York Half Marathon, New York, NY
2017	mile-short-track	3:57.31	-	Jan 28, 2017	-	Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2017	Mile	3:57.31	-	Jan 28, 2017	↑	Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2017	3000m	7:35.53	-	Jul 1, 2017	↑	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
2017	3000m-short-track	7:40.96	-	Feb 11, 2017	↑	New York, NY (USA) (i)
2017	2MilesShor	8:11.33	-	Feb 11, 2017	-	New York, NY (USA) (i)
2017	2Miles	8:11.33	-	Feb 11, 2017	↓	New York, NY (USA) (i)
2017	5000m-short-track	13:06.74	-	Feb 26, 2017	-	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2017	5000m	13:06.74	-	Feb 26, 2017	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2017	5Kilometre	13:20	-	Apr 15, 2017	↑	Boston, MA (USA)
2017	10Kilometr	27:56	-	Aug 5, 2017	↑	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2016	1500m	3:36.05	-	Jun 17, 2016	↑	Somerville, MA (USA)
2016	5000m	13:12.67	-	May 28, 2016	↑	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2016	5Kilometre	13:41	-	Apr 16, 2016	↑	Boston, MA (USA)
2016	10Kilometr	28:17	-	Aug 6, 2016	↑	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2016	10000m	29:04.21	-	Jul 1, 2016	↑	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2015	5000m	13:05.54	-	Sep 11, 2015	↑	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2015	5Kilometre	13:22	-	Apr 18, 2015	↑	Boston, MA (USA)
2015	10000m	27:43.79	-	May 2, 2015	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2015	10Kilometr	28:13	-	May 30, 2015	↑	New York, NY (USA)
2015	15Kilometr	44:03	-	Mar 15, 2015	↓	Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2014	5000m	13:02.74	-	May 4, 2014	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2014	5Kilometre	13:26	-	Apr 19, 2014	↑	Boston, MA (USA)
2014	10Kilometr	27:51	-	Aug 2, 2014	↑	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2014	15Kilometr	43:04	-	Mar 15, 2014	↓	Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2013	1500m	3:40.07	-	Apr 19, 2013	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2013	3000m	7:36.59	-	Sep 8, 2013	↑	Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA)
2013	5000m	13:11.59	-	Jul 13, 2013	↑	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2013	5Kilometre	13:58	-	Nov 2, 2013	↑	New York, NY (USA)
2013	10000m	29:07.26	-	Jun 20, 2013	↑	Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)
2013	CrossCount	33:11	-	Mar 24, 2013	↑	40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
2013	15Kilometr	43:38	-	Mar 9, 2013	↓	Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2012	3000m	7:44.40	-	Jul 25, 2012	↑	Dublin (IRL)
2012	5000m	13:20.53	-	Jul 21, 2012	↑	Ninove (BEL)
2012	5Kilometre	13:41	-	Apr 15, 2012	↑	Boston, MA (USA)
2012	10000m	27:41.17	-	Apr 29, 2012	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2012	10MilesRoa	47:19	-	Oct 7, 2012	↓	St. Paul (USA)
2011	5000m	13:24.11	-	Jun 11, 2011	↑	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
2011	5Kilometre	13:44	-	Sep 18, 2011	↑	Providence, RI (USA)
2011	10000m	28:16.65	-	May 1, 2011	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2011	10Kilometr	28:28	-	Jul 4, 2011	↑	Atlanta, GA (USA)
2011	CrossCount	35:56	-	Mar 20, 2011	↑	39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria
2011	15Kilometr	43:25	-	Mar 12, 2011	↓	Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2011	10MilesRoa	46:48	-	Oct 2, 2011	↓	St. Paul (USA)
2010	1500m	3:42.47	-	May 28, 2010	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2010	3000m	7:59.29	-	Feb 13, 2010	↑	Seattle Husky Classic
2010	5000m	13:43.98	-	Jun 11, 2010	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
2010	10Kilometr	29:02	-	Aug 7, 2010	↑	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2009	1500m	3:42.41	-	Jun 13, 2009	↑	Waltham, MA (USA)
2009	3000m-short-track	7:59.87	-	Feb 14, 2009	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009	3000m	7:59.87	-	Feb 14, 2009	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009	5Kilometre	14:04	-	Oct 24, 2009	↑	Corvallis, OR (USA)
2009	10Kilometr	29:11	-	Aug 1, 2009	↑	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2008	1500m	3:49.00	-	May 11, 2008	↑	New Haven, CT (USA)
2008	10Kilometr	31:02	-	Aug 2, 2008	↑	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2007	800m	1:50.07	-	May 12, 2007	↑	Hanover, NH (USA)
2007	1500m	3:40.17	-	Jun 9, 2007	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)
2007	Mile	3:59.99	-	Jun 17, 2007	↑	Cambridge, MA (USA)
2007	5000m	14:14.85	-	May 5, 2007	↑	Princeton, NJ (USA)
2006	1500m	3:44.17	-	May 7, 2006	↑	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2006	5000m	14:18.61	-	May 7, 2006	↑	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2005	800m	1:50.68	-	May 22, 2005	↑	Waltham, MA (USA)
2005	1500m	3:46.85	-	May 14, 2005	↑	Durham, NH (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:16:06	-	Apr 17	B.A.A. Boston Marathon
Semi	1:02:57	-	Mar 19	United Airlines NYC Half

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:09	-	Jun 26	B.A.A. 10K, Boston, MA
10Kilometr	28:15	-	Apr 16	Caesars Sportsbook Crescent City Classic 10k, New Orleans, LA
Semi	1:02:10	-	Mar 20	United Airlines NYC Half

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:12:53	-	Nov 7	TCS New York Marathon
20Kilometr	59:53	-	Sep 6	USA 20km Road Running Championships
10000m	27:58.88	-	Jun 18	U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m	13:22.38	-	May 29	Platinum PT Qualifier, Bishop Feehan HS, Boston, MA
5000m	13:26.88	-	May 15	Track Meet
5000m	13:26.88	-	May 14	Track Meet
10000m	27:14.95	-	Feb 20	The Ten, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:27.39	-	Sep 27	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
5000m	13:16.75	-	Sep 6	AG Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
5000m	13:18.27	-	Aug 29	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
5000m	13:33.13	-	Jul 28	USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
3000m	7:40.49	-	Jun 13	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
5000m	13:09.81	-	Jun 6	Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
10000m	27:52.39	-	May 2	Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5Kilometre	13:44	-	Apr 13	B.A.A. 5K
Semi	1:02:56	-	Mar 17	United Airlines NYC Half

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
MileRoad	3:57.3HT	-	Sep 9	New York Fifth Avenue Mile
5000m	13:04.11	-	Aug 31	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
10Kilometr	28:29	-	Aug 4	Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
5000m	13:19.95	-	Jul 21	London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline
Mile	3:57.83	-	Jul 16	Cork City Sports, Cork
1500m	3:42.57	-	Jul 16	Cork City Sports, Cork
3000m	7:41.86	-	Jun 13	Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
5000m	13:16.48	-	Jun 10	Stockholm BAUHAUS-galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
2Miles	8:23.76	-	May 25	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
3000m	7:52.36	-	May 25	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
5Kilometre	13:42	-	Apr 14	Boston B.A.A. 5K
Semi	1:02:39	-	Mar 18	New York Half Marathon, New York, NY

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	13:59	-	Nov 4	New York US 5 km Road Running Championships, New York, NY
3000m	7:44.36	-	Aug 29	Zagreb IAAF World Challenge, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
5000m	13:17.62	-	Aug 24	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
10Kilometr	27:56	-	Aug 5	Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
5000m	13:10.83	-	Jul 22	Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
5000m	13:28.29	-	Jul 6	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000m	7:35.53	-	Jul 1	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
5000m	13:17.94	-	Jun 23	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
5000m	13:28.24	-	May 27	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
3000m	7:54.76	-	May 27	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
3000m	7:47.00	-	May 5	Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Regional Races
5Kilometre	13:20	-	Apr 15	Boston B.A.A. 5K, Boston, MA
5000m-short-track	13:06.74	-	Feb 26	Boston BU Last Chance Meet, Boston, MA (i)
2MilesShor	8:11.33	-	Feb 11	New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
3000m-short-track	7:40.96	-	Feb 11	New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Split times
mile-short-track	3:57.31	-	Jan 28	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:17	-	Aug 6	Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ben True's 2 Miles Short Track personal best?

Ben True's 2 Miles Short Track personal best is 8:11.33, set on Feb 11, 2017 in New York, NY (USA) (i).

Which events does Ben True compete in?

Ben True competes in the 2 Miles Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ben True perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 1:02:57, set on Mar 19, 2023 in New York, NY (USA). Last competition: B.A.A. Boston Marathon on Apr 17, 2023, 2:16:06.

Ben True

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2023

2022

2021

2019

2018

2017

2016

Honours

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