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Caden Shields
NZLMenBirth dateAug 7, 1988
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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, 14:18.06 in the 5000m and 29:56.57 in the 10000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Key facts
Marathon
2:11:35
Age
38 years old
As of Sep 22, 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
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:05:38 | - | Jul 4, 2026 | ↑ | Gold Coast Half Marathon |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:18:07 | - | Apr 25, 2026 | ↓ | Ballarat Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:05:22 | - | Oct 12, 2025 | ↑ | Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:11:35 | - | Feb 9, 2025 | ↓ | 63rd Nobeoka Nishinippon Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:13:45 | - | Feb 18, 2024 | ↓ | Zurich Maratón de Sevilla |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:18.06 | - | Dec 16, 2023 | ↑ | Night of 5's |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:14:53 | - | Jul 2, 2023 | ↓ | Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:25.28 | - | Jan 22, 2022 | ↓ | Potts Classic |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:22.34 | - | Dec 17, 2022 | ↑ | Night of 5’s |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:13:21 | - | Apr 24, 2022 | ↓ | Hamburg (GER) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:37.06 | - | Dec 4, 2021 | ↓ | Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 30:39.26 | - | Nov 13, 2021 | ↓ | New Zealand 10,000m Championships |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:16:07 | - | Apr 25, 2021 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2020 | Mile | 4:26.79 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↓ | Lovelock Classic |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:27.0h | - | Nov 26, 2020 | ↓ | Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:28.68 | - | Feb 23, 2020 | ↑ | Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:21.6h | - | Jan 5, 2019 | ↓ | Lovelock Classic |
| 2019 | 5000m | 14:26.86 | - | Mar 8, 2019 | ↑ | New Zealand Championships, Christchurch |
| 2019 | 10000m | 30:13.84 | - | Feb 16, 2019 | ↓ | New Zealand 10,000m Championships |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:06:45 | - | Jun 1, 2019 | ↑ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:15:36 | - | Jul 7, 2019 | ↓ | Oceania Marathon Championships |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:00.36 | - | Mar 8, 2018 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:22.2h | - | Feb 6, 2018 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 14:20.4h | - | Feb 27, 2018 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2018 | 10000m | 30:02.24 | - | Dec 13, 2018 | ↓ | Melbourne Zatopek:10, Melbourne |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 30:04 | - | Jun 3, 2018 | ↑ | Launceston (AUS) |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:06:16 | - | Jul 1, 2018 | ↑ | Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:03.36 | - | Nov 25, 2017 | ↑ | Dunedin (NZL) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:48.19 | - | Feb 26, 2017 | ↓ | Dunedin (NZL) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 14:34.73 | - | Dec 19, 2017 | ↑ | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 30:43 | - | Sep 2, 2017 | ↑ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:05:42 | - | Jul 2, 2017 | ↑ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:35.71 | - | Jan 22, 2016 | ↓ | Wellington (NZL) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 14:42.07 | - | Mar 4, 2016 | ↑ | Dunedin (NZL) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 14:52.24 | - | Dec 15, 2015 | ↑ | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:06:32 | - | May 31, 2015 | ↑ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 30:42 | - | Jun 15, 2014 | ↑ | Launceston (AUS) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 31:03.21 | - | Jan 26, 2014 | ↓ | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:06:53 | - | Jun 1, 2014 | ↑ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:40.33 | - | Jan 25, 2013 | ↓ | Wellington (NZL) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 14:54.30 | - | Nov 23, 2013 | ↑ | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 31:03 | - | Aug 31, 2013 | ↑ | Dunedin (NZL) |
| 2013 | 10000m | 31:32.85 | - | Jan 5, 2013 | ↓ | Timaru (NZL) |
| 2012 | 2Miles | 9:42.79 | - | Feb 4, 2012 | - | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:34.58 | - | Mar 23, 2012 | ↑ | Waitakere (NZL) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:08:36 | - | Jun 3, 2012 | ↑ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2010 | 3000m-short-track | 8:18.51 | - | Jan 16, 2010 | - | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 8:18.51 | - | Jan 16, 2010 | ↓ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 14:21.54 | - | Feb 5, 2010 | ↑ | South Bend, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 5000m-short-track | 14:50.56 | - | Feb 28, 2010 | ↓ | Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 10000m | 30:13.36 | - | May 14, 2010 | ↓ | Bloomington, IN (USA) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 14:27.04 | - | Mar 28, 2009 | ↑ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2009 | 5000m-short-track | 14:33.42 | - | Mar 1, 2009 | ↓ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 29:56.57 | - | Apr 23, 2009 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
2026
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:05:38 | - | Jul 4 | Gold Coast Half Marathon |
Marathon | 2:18:07 | - | Apr 25 | Ballarat Marathon |
2025
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:09:08 | - | Oct 25 | Jakarta Running Festival - Half Marathon |
Semi | 1:05:22 | - | Oct 12 | Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K |
Semi | 1:05:48 | - | Jul 5 | Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch. |
Marathon | 2:11:35 | - | Feb 9 | 63rd Nobeoka Nishinippon Marathon |
2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:13:45 | - | Feb 18 | Zurich Maratón de Sevilla |
2023
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:18.06 | - | Dec 16 | Night of 5's |
Marathon | 2:14:53 | - | Jul 2 | Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast |
Marathon | 2:15:13 | - | Feb 26 | Osaka Marathon |
2022
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:22.34 | - | Dec 17 | Night of 5’s |
Marathon | 2:13:21 | - | Apr 24 | Haspa Marathon, Hamburg |
5000m | 14:33.73 | - | Feb 20 | Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland |
3000m | 8:25.28 | - | Jan 22 | Potts Classic |
2021
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:37.06 | - | Dec 4 | Interclub Meeting #7, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch |
10000m | 30:39.26 | - | Nov 13 | New Zealand 10,000m Championships |
Marathon | 2:16:07 | - | Apr 25 | Athletics Australia Marathon Olympic Qualifer, Sydney |
2020
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:27.0HT | - | Nov 26 | CANRUN Track Series #4, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch |
5000m | 14:28.68 | - | Feb 23 | Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland |
3000m | 8:37.08 | - | Jan 25 | Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings |
Mile | 4:26.79 | - | Jan 11 | Lovelock Classic |
2019
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:45.68 | - | Dec 20 | Night of 5's, AUT Millennium, Auckland |
Marathon | 2:18:08 | - | Oct 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
Marathon | 2:18:08 | - | Sep 28 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
Marathon | 2:15:36 | - | Jul 7 | Oceania Marathon Championships |
Semi | 1:06:45 | - | Jun 1 | Half Marathon, Christchurch |
Semi | 1:04:51 | - | Apr 6 | Half Marathon, Wanaka |
5000m | 14:26.86 | - | Mar 9 | New Zealand Championships, Christchurch |
5000m | 14:26.86 | - | Mar 8 | New Zealand Championships, Christchurch |
10000m | 30:13.84 | - | Feb 16 | New Zealand 10,000m Championships |
Mile | 4:21.6HT | - | Jan 5 | Lovelock Classic |
Mile | 4:21.6HT | - | Jan 5 | Lovelock Classic |
2018
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 30:02.24 | - | Dec 13 | Melbourne Zatopek:10, Melbourne |
5000m | 14:31.42 | - | Nov 15 | Melbourne Victorian 5000m Championships, Melbourne |
10Kilometr | 31:07 | - | Sep 2 | Cambridge New Zeeland 10 km Road Running Championships, Cambridge |
Semi | 1:06:16 | - | Jul 1 | Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast |
10Kilometr | 30:04 | - | Jun 3 | Launceston 10K, Launceston |
1500m | 4:00.36 | - | Mar 8 | Melbourne Vic Milers, Melbourne |
5000m | 14:20.4HT | - | Feb 27 | Melbourne |
Mile | 4:22.2HT | - | Feb 6 | Melbourne Vic Milers, Melbourne |
2017
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:34.73 | - | Dec 19 | Auckland Night of 5s, Auckland |
1500m | 4:07.07 | - | Dec 9 | Timaru South Island Ch., Timaru |
1500m | 4:03.36 | - | Nov 25 | Dunedin |
Semi | 1:06:19 | - | Oct 15 | Melbourne Half Marathon, Melbourne |
10Kilometr | 30:43 | - | Sep 2 | Christchurch New Zealand 10 km Road Running Championships, Christchurch |
Semi | 1:05:42 | - | Jul 2 | Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast |
5000m | 14:54.90 | - | Mar 17 | New Zealand Championships, Hamilton |
3000m | 8:48.19 | - | Feb 26 | Dunedin |
2016
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:42.07 | - | Mar 4 | New Zealand Championships, Dunedin |
3000m | 8:35.71 | - | Jan 22 | Wellington Capital Classic, Wellington - New Zealand 3000m Ch. |
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Honours
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2019New Zealand 10,000m Championships
10,000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Caden Shields's Marathon personal best?
Caden Shields's Marathon personal best is 2:11:35, set on Feb 9, 2025 in City Hall, Nobeoka (JPN).
Which events does Caden Shields compete in?
Caden Shields competes in the Marathon.
How did Caden Shields perform in 2026?
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.