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Elspeth Turner

Elspeth Turner

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Birth dateMar 18, 1965
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Elspeth Turner is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on March 18, 1965. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 16:11.09 in the 5000m, 33:05.43 in the 10000m, 2:55:28 in the Marathon, 51:29 in the 15Kilometr and 36:21 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
10 000 m
33:05.43
15 Kilometres Road
51:29
2025 season best
2:55:28
Nov 30, 2025 · Firenze (ITA)
2025 season best
Last competition
41th Estra Firenze Marathon
Nov 30, 2025 · 2:55:28
41th Estra Firenze Marathon
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 33:05.43, 15 Kilometres Road 51:29, 2025 season best 2:55:28 (Nov 30, 2025, Firenze (ITA)) · Last competition: 41th Estra Firenze Marathon, Nov 30, 2025, 2:55:28 · 61 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:55:28-Nov 30, 2025
↑
41th Estra Firenze Marathon
2022
5000m
18:52.4h-Jun 12, 2022
↓
Lewes Athletics Track, Lewes (GBR)
2022
10Kilometr
37:46-Jul 13, 2022
↓
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2022
Marathon
2:56:31-Oct 9, 2022
↑
Eindhoven (NED)
2018
10Kilometr
36:21-Jul 11, 2018
↓
Hove (GBR)
2017
10000m
36:55.8h-Aug 3, 2017
↓
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2017
Marathon
2:58:06-Apr 23, 2017
↑
London Marathon
2016
Marathon
3:05:11-Oct 16, 2016
↑
Amsterdam (NED)
1990
15Kilometr
53:50-Mar 10, 1990
↓
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1989
15Kilometr
51:29-Mar 4, 1989
↓
Jacksonville, IL (USA)
1988
5000m
16:17.68-Feb 28, 1988
↓
Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
1988
5000m-short-track
16:17.68-Feb 28, 1988-Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
1988
10000m
33:05.43-Jun 2, 1988
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1988
10MilesRoa
57:03-Oct 8, 1988-Raleigh, NC (USA)
1987
5000m
16:11.09-May 22, 1987
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:55:28-Nov 3041th Estra Firenze Marathon

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:56:31-Oct 9ASML Marathon Eindhoven, Eindhoven
10Kilometr
37:46-Jul 13Brighton Phoenix 10K, Brighton
5000m
18:52.4HT-Jun 12Southern Athletics League Division 3 South, Lewes Athletics Track, Lewes

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:21-Jul 11Brighton Phoenix 10K, Hove

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
36:55.8HT-Aug 3Brighton
Marathon
2:58:06-Apr 23London Marathon

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:05:11-Oct 16Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
53:50-Mar 10River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:53-Oct 2815 km, Tulsa, OK
15Kilometr
51:29-Mar 4River Run, Jacksonville, IL

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
57:03-Oct 8First Federal Capital Trail Run, Raleigh, NC
10000m
33:05.43-Jun 2Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m-short-track
16:17.68-Feb 28Baton Rouge, LA (i)

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:11.09-May 22Knoxville, TN

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elspeth Turner's 10 000 m personal best?

Elspeth Turner's 10 000 m personal best is 33:05.43, set on Jun 2, 1988 in Eugene, OR (USA).

Which events does Elspeth Turner compete in?

Elspeth Turner competes in the 10 000 m and 15 Kilometres Road.

How did Elspeth Turner perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:55:28, set on Nov 30, 2025 in Firenze (ITA). Last competition: 41th Estra Firenze Marathon on Nov 30, 2025, 2:55:28.