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Craig Kirkwood

Craig Kirkwood

NZLNZLMen
Birth dateOct 18, 1974
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Craig Kirkwood is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on October 18, 1974. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.83 in the 1500m, 8:01.84 in the 3000m, 13:55.66 in the 5000m, 28:37.3h in the 10000m and 1:03:43 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:37.3h
Marathon
2:13:18
2016 season best
1:10:34
Apr 30, 2016
2016 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 10 000 m 28:37.3h, Marathon 2:13:18, 2016 season best 1:10:34 (Apr 30, 2016) · 51 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:49.83
3000m
8:01.84
13:55.66
28:37.3HT
1:03:43
2:13:18
15Kilometr
45:53
10Kilometr
30:16
10MilesRoa
49:11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
Semi
1:10:34-Apr 30, 2016
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2016
Marathon
2:34:28-Oct 30, 2016
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2015
Semi
1:09:38-May 2, 2015
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2008
10000m
30:20.03-Jan 26, 2008
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2007
Marathon
2:26:17-Jun 3, 2007
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2006
Semi
1:05:57-Jun 4, 2006
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2005
10000m
30:14.10-Jan 22, 2005
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2005
Marathon
2:24:06-Oct 9, 2005
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2004
Semi
1:05:11-Oct 31, 2004
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2002
5000m
14:05.26-Feb 2, 2002
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2001
5000m
13:58.88-Jun 23, 2001
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2001
10000m
28:37.3h-Mar 10, 2001
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2001
Semi
1:04:57-Sep 16, 2001
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2001
Marathon
2:13:18-Oct 7, 2001
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2000
1500m
3:49.83-Jul 22, 2000--
2000
3000m
8:01.84-Jul 5, 2000--
2000
5000m
13:57.58-Jul 11, 2000
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2000
10000m
29:58.61-Jun 4, 2000
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2000
10MilesRoa
51:28-Sep 24, 2000
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2000
Semi
1:03:43-Oct 22, 2000
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1999
CrossCount
44:46-Mar 28, 1999-27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999
10MilesRoa
49:11-Sep 19, 1999
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1998
5000m
13:55.66-Apr 19, 1998
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1998
10Kilometr
30:16-Mar 7, 1998--
1998
15Kilometr
45:53-Oct 31, 1998--
1998
Semi
1:04:25-Feb 1, 1998
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2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:28-Oct 30Auckland Marathon, Auckland
Semi
1:10:34-Apr 30Rotorua Half Marathon, Rotorua

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:38-May 2Rotorua Half Marathon, Rotorua

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:20.03-Jan 26New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Inglewood

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:17-Jun 3Christchurch Marathon, Christchurch

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:57-Jun 4Half Marathon, Christchurch

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:38-Oct 29Auckland adidas Marathon, Auckland
Marathon
2:24:06-Oct 9Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
10000m
30:14.10-Jan 22New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Inglewood

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:11-Oct 31Auckland Half Marathon, Auckland
Semi
1:06:19-Jun 6Christchurch Half Marathon, Christchurch

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:05.26-Feb 2Auckland NorthSport Classic, Auckland

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:18-Oct 7Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Semi
1:04:57-Sep 16South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
5000m
13:58.88-Jun 23Solihull BMC Nike GP, Solihull
Marathon
2:16:25-Apr 22London Marathon, London
10000m
28:37.3HT-Mar 10New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Inglewood

2000

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:43-Oct 22South Shields Great North Run Half Marathon, South Shields
10MilesRoa
51:28-Sep 24Cabbage Patch, Twickenham
1500m
3:49.83-Jul 22Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
5000m
13:57.58-Jul 11Stretford BMC, Stretford
3000m
8:01.84-Jul 5Cardiff BMC Nike GP, Cardiff
3000m
8:15.9HT-Jun 28Watford
10000m
29:58.61-Jun 4London

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:11-Sep 19BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth
10MilesRoa
52:32-Aug 22Erewash Classic, Sandiacre
CrossCount
44:46-Mar 2827th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:53-Oct 3115 km, Tulsa, OK
Semi
1:05:08-Sep 27Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
5000m
13:55.66-Apr 19Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
5000m
14:23.78-Mar 28Arlington UTA Star-Telegram, Arlington, TX
10Kilometr
30:16-Mar 7Wachovia St Francis Reedy River Run, Greenville, SC
Semi
1:04:25-Feb 1Half Marathon, Austin, TX

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Craig Kirkwood's 10 000 m personal best?

Craig Kirkwood's 10 000 m personal best is 28:37.3h, set on Mar 10, 2001 in Inglewood (NZL).

Which events does Craig Kirkwood compete in?

Craig Kirkwood competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Craig Kirkwood perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 1:10:34, set on Apr 30, 2016.