Connor Melton

Connor Melton

Born
Jun 19, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
3000 m · Mile

Connor Melton is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on June 19, 1999. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 2:00.32 in the 800m, 3:48.93 in the 1500m, 4:04.27 in the Mile, 8:03.63 in the 3000m and 13:59.17 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 m8:03.63
2026 season best1:03:25May 31, 2026 · Riverbend Park, Launceston
Personal best · Mile4:04.27
Last competitionMcGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half MarathonMay 31, 2026 · 1:03:25

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:03.63, Mile 4:04.27, 2026 season best 1:03:25 (May 31, 2026, Riverbend Park, Launceston (AUS)) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon, May 31, 2026, 1:03:25 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mChristchurch 2017New Zealand 800 m all-time list2:00.32753 pts–
1500mWhanganui 2025New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:48.93990 pts–
MileWhanganui 2022New Zealand Mile all-time list4:04.271,023 pts–
3000mHastings 2025New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:03.631,035 pts–
5000mAuckland 2024New Zealand 5000 m all-time list13:59.171,003 pts–
SemiLaunceston 2026New Zealand Half Marathon all-time list1:03:251,053 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:03:25–May 31, 2026McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon
20251500m 3:48.93–Jan 25, 2025Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times
2025Mile 4:06.58–Jan 25, 2025Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times
20253000m 8:03.63–Feb 1, 2025Potts Classic
20255000m 14:11.29–Feb 19, 2025ACA Race Night #3 Fast and Furious Under Lights
202510Kilometr 29:27–Sep 21, 2025Run Prix
2025CrossCount 31:03–Aug 23, 2025Oceania and Australian Cross Country Championships, Victoria Park, Ballarat - XC 10.0km
20241500m 3:50.86–Feb 10, 2024Porritt Classic, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton - Open Event
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Connor Melton's 3000 m personal best is 8:03.63, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings (NZL).

Connor Melton competes in the 3000 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 1:03:25, set on May 31, 2026 in Riverbend Park, Launceston (AUS). Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon on May 31, 2026, 1:03:25.