Finlay Ward

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
5000 m

Finlay Ward is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on January 1, 2003. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:37.42 in the 3000m, 14:18.52 in the 5000m, 30:11.27 in the 10000m, 9:48.76 in the 3000mSt and 14:19 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 5000 m14:18.52
2026 season best29:56Jan 11, 2026 · Valencia
2026 season best
Last competition10K Valencia Ibercaja by KiprunJan 11, 2026 · 29:56
10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:18.52, 2026 season best 29:56 (Jan 11, 2026, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Jan 11, 2026, 29:56 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mBirmingham 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:37.42848 pts–
5000mManchester 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:18.52939 pts–
10000mLoughborough 2025United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:11.27939 pts–
3000mStChelmsford 2023United Kingdom 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:48.76803 pts–
5KilometreLondon 202514:19–
2000MetresManchester 20226:14.89–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 29:56–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
20255000m 14:18.52–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20255Kilometre 14:19–Jun 25, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k
202510000m 30:11.27–Apr 19, 2025Loughborough Open inc. BUCS 10,000m, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
202510Kilometr 30:21–Oct 19, 2025Corsa dei Castelli International Road Race Running Match U23
20243000m 8:37.42–Jul 6, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
20245000m 14:45.92–Jun 8, 2024MCAA Senior & U20 Championships Incorporating U17/U15 Combined Events, Pingles Stadium, Nuneaton
20245Kilometre 14:51–Mar 16, 2024Podium Festival
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Finlay Ward's 5000 m personal best is 14:18.52, set on Aug 9, 2025 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR).

Finlay Ward competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 29:56, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Valencia (ESP). Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun on Jan 11, 2026, 29:56.