BJ
Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson

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Birth dateDec 5, 1987
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Brandon Johnson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on December 5, 1987. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.02 in the 800m, 3:50.46 in the 1500m, 4:13.37 in the Mile, 8:47.28 in the 3000m and 13:57.06 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
5000 m
13:57.06
Half Marathon
1:05:11
2026 season best
2:27:37
Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Chevron Houston Marathon
Jan 11, 2026 · 2:27:37
Chevron Houston Marathon
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 5000 m 13:57.06, Half Marathon 1:05:11, 2026 season best 2:27:37 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon, Jan 11, 2026, 2:27:37 · 38 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:51.02
3:50.46
Mile
4:13.37
3000m
8:47.28
13:57.06
1:05:11
2:18:14
9:33.89
5Kilometre
14:59
10Kilometr
30:43
mile-short-track
4:13.37
4x800Metre
7:09.06
DistanceMe
10:01.69

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:27:37-Jan 11, 2026
↓
Chevron Houston Marathon
2022
Semi
1:05:42-Dec 17, 2022
↑
-
2022
Marathon
2:22:32-Dec 4, 2022
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2020
Semi
1:04:33-Dec 6, 2020
↑
Mortgage Network Half-Marathon, Hardeeville, SC
2019
Semi
1:05:35-Dec 21, 2019
↑
-
2018
Semi
1:05:43-Oct 7, 2018
↑
-
2017
10Kilometr
30:43-May 6, 2017-New Jersey (USA)
2017
Semi
1:08:04-Oct 8, 2017
↑
-
2017
Marathon
2:18:14-Dec 3, 2017
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2016
5000m
14:17.07-Apr 15, 2016
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
2016
5Kilometre
14:59-Sep 18, 2016-Providence, RI (USA)
2016
Semi
1:05:11-Jan 3, 2016
↑
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2015
5000m
13:57.06-Jun 14, 2015
↓
Portland, OR (USA)
2015
Semi
1:05:29-Sep 27, 2015
↑
San José (USA)
2014
4x800Metre
7:09.06-May 24, 2014-IAAF World Relays
2014
Semi
1:07:30-Oct 5, 2014
↑
San José (USA)
2013
1500m
3:50.46-Apr 13, 2013
↑
Claremont, CA (USA)
2012
800m
1:51.02-Feb 11, 2012-Seattle Husky Classic
2012
mile-short-track
4:27.96-Jan 27, 2012
↓
Golden, CO (USA) (i)
2012
Mile
4:27.96-Jan 27, 2012
↓
Golden, CO (USA) (i)
2012
3000m
8:47.28-Apr 14, 2012
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2012
5000m
14:07.91-Apr 20, 2012
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
2011
1500m
3:55.15-Apr 9, 2011
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2011
mile-short-track
4:13.37-Mar 12, 2011
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2011
Mile
4:13.37-Mar 12, 2011
↓
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2011
3000m
8:50.73-Jan 14, 2011
↑
Air Force Academy (USA) (i)
2011
DistanceMe
10:01.69-Feb 25, 2011-Kearney, NE (USA) (i)
2011
5000m
14:08.87-Apr 15, 2011
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
2010
Mile
4:21.03-Feb 12, 2010
↓
Air Force Academy (USA) (i)
2010
mile-short-track
4:21.23-Feb 26, 2010
↓
Golden, CO (USA) (i)
2009
3000mSt
9:33.89-May 9, 2009-Fort Collins, CO (USA)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:37-Jan 11Chevron Houston Marathon

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:42-Dec 17San Diego Holiday Half, San Diego, CA
Marathon
2:22:32-Dec 4California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA - US Marathon Ch.
Semi
1:07:40-Nov 6Santa Barbara Half Marathon, Santa Barbara, CA

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:33-Dec 6Mortgage Network Half-Marathon, Hardeeville, SC

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:35-Dec 21San Diego Holiday Half Marathon, San Diego, CA

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:43-Oct 7San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:14-Dec 3Sacramento US Marathon Championships, Sacramento, CA
Semi
1:09:30-Oct 15Denver Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Denver, CO
Semi
1:08:04-Oct 8Portland Half Marathon, Portland, OR
10Kilometr
30:43-May 29Boulder 10 km, Boulder, CO
10Kilometr
30:43-May 6Jersey City Newport 10,000, New Jersey

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:38-Nov 13Monterey Big Sur Half Marathon, Monterey, CA
Semi
1:09:40-Oct 16Denver Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Denver, CO
5Kilometre
14:59-Sep 18USA 5km Road Running Championships, Providence, RI
5000m
14:17.07-Apr 15Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
Semi
1:05:11-Jan 3Jacksonville Half Marathon, Jacksonville, FL

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:29-Sep 27San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José
5000m
13:57.06-Jun 14Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR
5000m
14:16.43-May 9Sacramento State Open, Sacramento, CA

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:11-Oct 19Denver Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Denver, CO
Semi
1:07:30-Oct 5San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José
Semi
1:08:24-Jul 27Eugene Half Marathon, Eugene, OR
4x800Metre
7:09.06-May 24IAAF World Relays

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:50.46-Apr 13Claremont Pomona-Pitzer Invitational, Claremont, CA

2012

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:25.32-Jun 9Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event
5000m
14:07.91-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
3000m
8:47.28-Apr 14Boulder CU Invitational, Boulder, CO
800m
1:51.02-Feb 11Seattle Husky Classic
5000m
14:23.16-Feb 11Seattle Husky Classic
5000m
14:23.16-Feb 10Seattle Husky Classic
mile-short-track
4:27.96-Jan 27Golden Joe Davis Open, Golden, CO (i)

2011

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:14.08-May 28Turlock NCAA Division II Ch., Turlock, CA
5000m
14:08.87-Apr 15Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
1500m
3:55.15-Apr 9Boulder CU Invitational, Boulder, CO
mile-short-track
4:13.37-Mar 12NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
mile-short-track
4:17.22-Mar 11NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
mile-short-track
4:20.25-Feb 26Kearney RMAC Indoor Championships, Kearney, NE (i)
DistanceMe
10:01.69-Feb 25Kearney RMAC Indoor Championships, Kearney, NE (i)
5000m
14:24.06-Feb 12Seattle Husky Classic
5000m
14:24.06-Feb 11Seattle Husky Classic
mile-short-track
4:16.54-Feb 5Albuquerque New Mexico Classic, Albuquerque, NM (i)
mile-short-track
4:20.68-Jan 22Boulder Potts Invitational, Boulder, CO (i)
3000m
8:50.73-Jan 14Air Force Academy All-Comers Meet, Air Force Academy (i)

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:29.54-Dec 10Golden CSM Alumni Extravaganza, Golden, CO (i)
mile-short-track
4:21.23-Feb 26Golden RMAC Indoor Championships, Golden, CO (i)
Mile
4:21.03-Feb 12Air Force Academy AF Invitational, Air Force Academy (i)

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:33.89-May 9Fort Collins Ram Open, Fort Collins, CO
3000mSt
9:51.01-May 4Alamosa RMAC, Alamosa, CO

Honours

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IAAF World Relays

4x800 Metres Relay

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brandon Johnson's 5000 m personal best?

Brandon Johnson's 5000 m personal best is 13:57.06, set on Jun 14, 2015 in Portland, OR (USA).

Which events does Brandon Johnson compete in?

Brandon Johnson competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Brandon Johnson perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:27:37, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon on Jan 11, 2026, 2:27:37.