Heather Murphy

IRLWomen

Birth dateJan 12, 2004

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Heather Murphy is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 12, 2004. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:06.06 in the Mile, 9:40.27 in the 3000m, 16:12.77 in the 5000m, 33:38.48 in the 10000m and 1:15:11 in the Semi. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts

10 000 m

33:38.48

5000 Metres Short Track

16:24.40

2026 season best

33:38.48

Mar 27, 2026 · Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)

2026 season best

Last competition

Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Jul 19, 2026 · 56:59

Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Age

22 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 10 000 m 33:38.48, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:24.40, 2026 season best 33:38.48 (Mar 27, 2026, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Jul 19, 2026, 56:59 · 22 years old

Personal bests

Mile

5:06.06

9:40.27

16:12.77

33:38.48

1:15:11

3000m-short-track

9:40.27

1000m

3:03.78

1000m-short-track

3:03.78

mile-short-track

5:06.06

5000m-short-track

16:24.40

5MilesRoad

27:24

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	1500m	4:44.22	-	Mar 20, 2026	-	-
2026	mile-short-tracki	5:06.10	-	Feb 19, 2026	↓	-
2026	3000m	9:40.89	-	Feb 7, 2026	↑	Camel City Distance
2026	3000m-short-track	9:40.89	-	Feb 7, 2026	↑	Camel City Distance
2026	3000m-short-tracki	9:50.96	-	Feb 19, 2026	↑	-
2026	5000m	16:12.77	-	May 3, 2026	↑	Duke Twilight
2026	5000m-short-track	16:24.40	-	Mar 7, 2026	↓	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
2026	5000m-short-tracki	17:36.90	-	Feb 19, 2026	↓	-
2026	5MilesRoad	27:24	-	Jun 21, 2026	-	Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships
2026	10000m	33:38.48	-	Mar 27, 2026	↑	Raleigh Relays
2026	10MilesRoa	56:59	-	Jul 19, 2026	↑	Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin
2026	Semi	1:15:11	-	May 31, 2026	↑	Irish Half Marathon Championships
2025	1000m	3:03.78	-	Jan 24, 2025	-	5th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
2025	1000m-short-track	3:03.78	-	Jan 24, 2025	-	5th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
2025	Mile	5:06.06	-	Dec 6, 2025	-	Visit Winston-Salem College Kickoff
2025	mile-short-track	5:06.06	-	Dec 6, 2025	↓	Visit Winston-Salem College Kickoff
2025	3000m-short-track	9:40.27	-	Dec 6, 2025	↑	Visit Winston-Salem College Kickoff
2025	3000m	9:40.27	-	Dec 6, 2025	↑	Visit Winston-Salem College Kickoff
2025	5000m-short-track	16:33.25	-	Mar 1, 2025	↓	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
2025	5000m	16:33.25	-	Mar 1, 2025	↑	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
2025	10000m	33:45.36	-	Mar 28, 2025	↑	Raleigh Relays
2024	3000m	10:06.26	-	May 26, 2024	↑	Leinster Senior, U20 & Master Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow
2024	5000m	17:33.27	-	Aug 3, 2024	↑	Irish U23 Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
2024	10MilesRoa	59:36	-	Jul 21, 2024	↑	Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin
2023	3000m	10:07.61	-	May 28, 2023	↑	Leinster Senior, Junior & Master Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow
2023	3000m-short-track	10:16.68	-	Mar 11, 2023	↑	Leinster Junior Indoor Championships
2023	5000m	17:32.18	-	Apr 22, 2023	↑	North Belfast Harriers Afternoon of 5000s
2023	Semi	1:18:56	-	Aug 26, 2023	↑	Irish Half Marathon Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	56:59	-	Jul 19	Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin
5000m	16:59.13	-	Jul 4	Irish U23 Championships
5MilesRoad	27:24	-	Jun 21	Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships
Semi	1:15:11	-	May 31	Irish Half Marathon Championships
5000m	16:37.41	-	May 22	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m	34:49.16	-	May 21	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m	16:37.41	-	May 20	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m	34:49.16	-	May 20	NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m	16:12.77	-	May 3	Duke Twilight
5000m	16:25.12	-	Apr 17	Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
10000m	33:38.48	-	Mar 27	Raleigh Relays
10000m	33:38.48	-	Mar 26	Raleigh Relays
5000m-short-track	16:24.40	-	Mar 7	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
5000m-short-track	16:24.40	-	Mar 5	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
5000m-short-track	DNF	-	Feb 7	Camel City Distance
3000m-short-track	9:40.89	-	Feb 7	Camel City Distance
3000m-short-track	9:46.40	-	Jan 23	Hokie Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
mile-short-track	5:06.06	-	Dec 6	Visit Winston-Salem College Kickoff
3000m-short-track	9:40.27	-	Dec 6	Visit Winston-Salem College Kickoff
10000m	35:07.29	-	Jul 18	European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
10000m	35:07.29	-	Jul 17	European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
5000m	16:46.68	-	Jul 5	Irish U23 Outdoor Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
10000m	34:35.49	-	May 23	NAIA National Championships
5000m	17:39.59	-	May 23	NAIA National Championships
5000m	16:56.40	-	May 23	NAIA National Championships
5000m	17:39.59	-	May 22	NAIA National Championships
10000m	34:35.49	-	May 21	NAIA National Championships
5000m	16:48.49	-	Apr 19	Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships
10000m	36:58.35	-	Apr 18	Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships
10000m	36:58.35	-	Apr 17	Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships
10000m	33:45.36	-	Mar 28	Raleigh Relays
5000m-short-track	16:33.25	-	Mar 1	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
5000m-short-track	17:18.66	-	Mar 1	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
5000m-short-track	17:18.66	-	Feb 27	NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
1000m-short-track	3:03.78	-	Jan 24	5th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
3000m-short-track	9:49.64	-	Jan 24	5th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	17:33.27	-	Aug 3	Irish U23 Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
10MilesRoa	59:36	-	Jul 21	Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin
3000m	9:59.43	-	Jun 19	UCD Track & Field Meet, UCD Campus Track, Dublin - Mixed Races
3000m	10:06.26	-	May 26	Leinster Senior, U20 & Master Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow
5000m	17:44.40	-	Apr 6	Irish Universities Track and Field Championships
5000m	17:44.40	-	Apr 5	Irish Universities Track and Field Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:18:56	-	Aug 26	Irish Half Marathon Championships, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
3000m	10:10.09	-	Jul 16	AAI Games
5000m	17:45.74	-	Jul 2	National Junior & U23 Championships (U20), Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
3000m	10:07.61	-	May 28	Leinster Senior, Junior & Master Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow
5000m	17:32.18	-	Apr 22	North Belfast Harriers Afternoon of 5000s
3000m-short-track	10:16.68	-	Mar 11	Leinster Junior Indoor Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heather Murphy's 10 000 m personal best?

Heather Murphy's 10 000 m personal best is 33:38.48, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Which events does Heather Murphy compete in?

Heather Murphy competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Heather Murphy perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 33:38.48, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA). Last competition: Irish 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Phoenix Park, Dublin on Jul 19, 2026, 56:59.

Heather Murphy

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

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