Caden Shields

Caden Shields

Born
Aug 7, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
Marathon

Caden Shields is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on August 7, 1988. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:00.36 in the 1500m, 4:21.6h in the Mile, 8:18.51 in the 3000m, 8:25.28 in the 3000m and 14:18.06 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · Marathon2:11:35
2026 season best2:18:07Apr 25, 2026 · Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat
Last competitionGold Coast Half MarathonJul 4, 2026 · 1:05:38

As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:11:35, 2026 season best 2:18:07 (Apr 25, 2026, Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat (AUS)) · Last competition: Gold Coast Half Marathon, Jul 4, 2026, 1:05:38 · 38 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMelbourne 2018New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:00.36851 pts–
MileTimaru 2019New Zealand Mile all-time list4:21.6h826 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20108:18.51970 pts–
3000mHastings 2022New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:25.28913 pts–
5000mAuckland 2023New Zealand 5000 m all-time list14:18.06941 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:05:38–Jul 4, 2026Gold Coast Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:18:07–Apr 25, 2026Ballarat Marathon
2025Semi 1:05:22–Oct 12, 2025Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K
2025Marathon 2:11:35–Feb 9, 202563rd Nobeoka Nishinippon Marathon
2024Marathon 2:13:45–Feb 18, 2024Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
20235000m 14:18.06–Dec 16, 2023Night of 5's
2023Marathon 2:14:53–Jul 2, 2023Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast
20223000m 8:25.28–Jan 22, 2022Potts Classic
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FAQ

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Caden Shields's Marathon personal best is 2:11:35, set on Feb 9, 2025 in City Hall, Nobeoka (JPN).

Caden Shields competes in the Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:18:07, set on Apr 25, 2026 in Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat (AUS). Last competition: Gold Coast Half Marathon on Jul 4, 2026, 1:05:38.