Heather Cleary

Born
Sep 27, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
5000 m · Half Marathon

Heather Cleary is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 27, 1983. She competes primarily in the Mile, 5000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 5:10.54 in the Mile, 16:48.91 in the 5000m, 1:19:05 in the Semi, 2:49:59 in the Marathon and 17:27 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:48.91
2024 season best1:20:18Nov 23, 2024
Personal best · Half Marathon1:19:05
Last competitionPhiladelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8KNov 23, 2024 · 1:20:18

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:48.91, Half Marathon 1:19:05, 2024 season best 1:20:18 (Nov 23, 2024) · Last competition: Philadelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8K, Nov 23, 2024, 1:20:18 · 43 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorWV 20125:10.54872 pts–
5KilometreNY 201617:27–
10MilesRoaHamilton 20141:04:14–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Semi 1:20:18–Nov 23, 2024Philadelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8K
2023Semi 1:19:32–Jan 15, 2023Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2023Marathon 2:49:59–Apr 17, 2023B.A.A. Boston Marathon
20165000m 16:48.91–Apr 16, 2016–
20165Kilometre 17:27–Nov 5, 2016–
2016Semi 1:19:05–Oct 16, 2016–
2015Semi 1:23:26–Aug 15, 2015–
201410MilesRoa 1:04:14–Dec 26, 2014–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Heather Cleary's 5000 m personal best is 16:48.91, set on Apr 16, 2016 in Lewisburg, PA (USA).

Heather Cleary competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

2024 season best: 1:20:18, set on Nov 23, 2024. Last competition: Philadelphia Marathon - Half Marathon & 8K on Nov 23, 2024, 1:20:18.