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Emma Bates
United StatesActive- Born
- Jul 8, 1992 (34 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Emma Bates is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 8, 1992. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:11.14 in the 800m, 4:16.37 in the 1500m, 4:48.04 in the Mile, 4:42.49 in the Mile and 9:09.60 in the 3000m. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Marathon2:22:10
2025 season best2:25:10Apr 21, 2025 · Boston, MA
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:21
Last competitionMaratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, ValenciaDec 7, 2025 · 2:25:51
As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:22:10 (#301 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:21 (#339 all-time), 2025 season best 2:25:10 (Apr 21, 2025, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia, Dec 7, 2025, 2:25:51 · 34 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorID 20132:11.141,010 pts–
MileIndoorID 20134:42.491,060 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20179:08.781,098 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Semi | 1:08:21 | – | Mar 16, 2025 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:25:10 | – | Apr 21, 2025 | Boston Marathon |
| 2024 | RoadRace | 36:17 | – | Aug 18, 2024 | ASICS Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth High School, Falmouth, MA - Non-standard distance: 11,265m - 7 Miles |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:24:00 | – | Oct 13, 2024 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:22:10 | – | Apr 17, 2023 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon |
| 2022 | 10000m | 32:06.11 | – | Mar 6, 2022 | JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 34:44 | – | Apr 24, 2022 | Málaga (ESP) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:11:36 | – | Mar 20, 2022 | United Airlines NYC Half |