Christopher Rainsford

Christopher Rainsford

Born
Jun 1, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
Marathon · 3000 m

Christopher Rainsford is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on June 1, 1989. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:19.23 in the Mile, 8:16.89 in the 3000m, 14:18.06 in the 5000m, 30:15.01 in the 10000m and 1:06:18 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:18:56
2026 season best2:21:09Oct 25, 2026 · Berlin
Personal best · 3000 m8:16.89
Last competitionMainova Frankfurt MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 2:21:09

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:18:56, 3000 m 8:16.89, 2026 season best 2:21:09 (Oct 25, 2026, Berlin (GER)) · Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 2:21:09 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileEltham 2017United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:19.23852 pts–
3000mLondon 2018United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:16.89959 pts–
5000mLondon 2018United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:18.06941 pts–
10000mWalthamstow 2019United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:15.01934 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:21:09–Oct 25, 2026Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
202510Kilometr 30:57–Jan 12, 202510K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia
2025Semi 1:06:18–Jan 19, 2025Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:23:53–Apr 13, 2025NN Marathon Rotterdam
202410Kilometr 30:30–Dec 31, 2024Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana
202410000m 30:31.74–May 18, 2024Night of the 10,000m PBs, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
2024Semi 1:08:10–Oct 27, 2024Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2024Marathon 2:18:56–Feb 18, 2024Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
FAQ

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Christopher Rainsford's Marathon personal best is 2:18:56, set on Feb 18, 2024 in Sevilla (ESP).

Christopher Rainsford competes in the Marathon and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 2:21:09, set on Oct 25, 2026 in Berlin (GER). Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 2:21:09.