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Gerardo Alcala

Gerardo Alcala

MEXMEXMen
Birth dateJun 28, 1961
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Gerardo Alcala is a Mexico long-distance runner, born on June 28, 1961. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:50.26 in the 3000m, 13:29.49 in the 5000m, 27:43.07 in the 10000m, 2:12:11 in the Marathon and 13:41 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:43.07
#627 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
27:48
1994 season best
14:44
Mar 27, 1994 · Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1994 season best
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:43.07 (#627 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:48, 1994 season best 14:44 (Mar 27, 1994, Carlsbad, CA (USA)) · 65 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:50.26
13:29.49
27:43.07
#627 all-time
2:12:11
13:41
43:03
27:48

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1994
5Kilometre
14:44-Mar 27, 1994
↓
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1993
5Kilometre
13:54-Mar 28, 1993
↓
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1993
15Kilometr
45:25-Feb 27, 1993
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1992
5Kilometre
13:45-Mar 29, 1992
↓
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1991
5Kilometre
13:41-Apr 14, 1991
↓
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1991
10000m
28:00.47-Jun 25, 1991
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1991
15Kilometr
46:36-Feb 9, 1991
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1990
5000m
13:29.49-Aug 10, 1990
↑
Bruxelles (BEL)
1990
5Kilometre
13:42-Mar 25, 1990
↓
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1990
10000m
27:43.07-Jul 25, 1990
↑
Seattle, WA (USA)
1990
15Kilometr
46:39-Feb 17, 1990
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1989
3000m
7:50.26-Aug 29, 1989-Bern (SUI)
1989
5000m
13:39.83-Sep 1, 1989
↑
Herculis
1989
10000m
27:53.53-Aug 25, 1989
↑
Bruxelles (BEL)
1989
15Kilometr
43:03-Feb 11, 1989
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1988
5Kilometre
13:46-Mar 27, 1988
↓
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1988
Marathon
2:12:11-Oct 30, 1988-Chicago Marathon
1987
10000m
28:46.12-Jun 6, 1987
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1986
10Kilometr
27:48-Oct 19, 1986-Ukiah, CA (USA)
1986
10000m
27:54.8h-Apr 26, 1986
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1985
10000m
28:25.3h-Apr 27, 1985
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1984
5000m
13:33.4h-Apr 28, 1984
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1984
CrossCount
34:25-Mar 25, 1984-12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1983
5000m
13:36.1h-Apr 23, 1983
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
14:44-Mar 27Carlsbad World's Fastest 5K, Carlsbad, CA

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:54-Mar 28Carlsbad World's Fastest 5K, Carlsbad, CA
15Kilometr
45:25-Feb 27Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:45-Mar 29Carlsbad World's Fastest 5K, Carlsbad, CA

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:00.47-Jun 25Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
5Kilometre
13:41-Apr 14Carlsbad World's Fastest 5K, Carlsbad, CA
15Kilometr
46:36-Feb 9Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1990

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:11.03-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
5000m
13:29.49-Aug 10Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
10000m
27:43.07-Jul 25Seattle Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA
5Kilometre
13:42-Mar 25Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
15Kilometr
46:39-Feb 17Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1989

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:40.29-Sep 3Rieti
5000m
13:39.83-Sep 1Herculis
3000m
7:50.26-Aug 29Bern
10000m
27:53.53-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
15Kilometr
44:36-Jun 18Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
15Kilometr
43:03-Feb 11Tampa, FL

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:11-Oct 30Chicago Marathon
5Kilometre
13:46-Mar 27Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:46.12-Jun 6Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:48-Oct 19Ukiah, CA
10Kilometr
27:55-Jul 24Deseret News 10K, Salt Lake City, UT
10000m
27:54.8HT-Apr 26Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:25.3HT-Apr 27Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:45.98-Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
13:50.60-Aug 8The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
13:33.4HT-Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
CrossCount
34:25-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:54.37-Aug 28Caracas Pan American Games, Caracas
5000m
13:36.1HT-Apr 23Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

Honours

7

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gerardo Alcala's 10 000 m personal best?

Gerardo Alcala's 10 000 m personal best is 27:43.07, set on Jul 25, 1990 in Seattle, WA (USA), #627 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gerardo Alcala compete in?

Gerardo Alcala competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Gerardo Alcala perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 14:44, set on Mar 27, 1994 in Carlsbad, CA (USA).