Corey Purcella

Corey Purcella

Born
Jun 15, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
Marathon · 3000 m steeplechase

Corey Purcella is a United States long-distance runner, born on June 15, 1994. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:43.21 in the 3000m, 14:31.95 in the 5000m, 31:06.28 in the 10000m, 1:08:09 in the Semi and 2:18:52 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:18:52
2026 season best2:21:38May 3, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:05.29
Last competitionPhoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, BelfastMay 3, 2026 · 2:21:38

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:18:52, 3000 m steeplechase 9:05.29, 2026 season best 2:21:38 (May 3, 2026) · Last competition: Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, Belfast, May 3, 2026, 2:21:38 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mCA 2016United States 3000 m all-time list8:43.21818 pts–
MarathonValencia 2024United States Marathon all-time list2:18:52976 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:21:38–May 3, 2026Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, Belfast
2025Marathon 2:18:39–Dec 7, 2025California International Marathon
20245000m 14:31.95–May 4, 2024Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
2024Marathon 2:18:52–Dec 1, 2024Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2023Semi 1:08:09–Jan 15, 2023Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2023Marathon 2:24:20–Mar 5, 2023Tokyo Marathon
2022Semi 1:07:34–Feb 12, 2022–
2022Marathon 2:34:16–Nov 6, 2022TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Corey Purcella's Marathon personal best is 2:18:52, set on Dec 1, 2024 in Valencia (ESP).

Corey Purcella competes in the Marathon and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 2:21:38, set on May 3, 2026. Last competition: Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, Belfast on May 3, 2026, 2:21:38.