Claire Mccarthy

Claire Mccarthy

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Jun 29, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Claire Mccarthy is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on June 29, 1976. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:51.88 in the 1500m, 10:20.68 in the 3000m, 17:13.25 in the 5000m, 1:14:20 in the Semi and 2:38:00 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · Marathon2:38:00
2026 season best1:23:10May 31, 2026 · Cork City
Personal best · Half Marathon1:14:20
Last competitionIrish Half Marathon ChampionshipsMay 31, 2026 · 1:23:10

As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:38:00, Half Marathon 1:14:20, 2026 season best 1:23:10 (May 31, 2026, Cork City (IRL)) · Last competition: Irish Half Marathon Championships, May 31, 2026, 1:23:10 · 50 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mDublin 2012Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:51.88825 pts–
3000mTullamore 2022Ireland 3000 m all-time list10:20.68852 pts–
5000mDublin 2013Ireland 5000 m all-time list17:13.25919 pts–
SemiValencia 2018Ireland Half Marathon all-time list1:14:201,043 pts–
MarathonBerlin 2016Ireland Marathon all-time list2:38:001,044 pts–
3000mStGrangemouth 2014Ireland 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:33.6h882 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:23:10–May 31, 2026Irish Half Marathon Championships
20223000m 10:20.68–Aug 14, 2022Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore (IRL)
2022CrossCount 30:15–Nov 20, 2022Irish Cross Country Championships, Donegal - XC 8.0km
2019Semi 1:15:05–Apr 7, 2019Generali Half Marathon
2018Semi 1:14:20–Mar 24, 2018IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
201710Kilometr 34:47–Apr 9, 2017Dublin (IRL)
2017Semi 1:14:35–Jun 25, 2017Swansea (GBR)
2017Marathon 2:38:26–Aug 6, 2017IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
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Claire Mccarthy's Marathon personal best is 2:38:00, set on Sep 25, 2016 in Berlin (GER).

Claire Mccarthy competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:23:10, set on May 31, 2026 in Cork City (IRL). Last competition: Irish Half Marathon Championships on May 31, 2026, 1:23:10.