Heather Townsend
United KingdomActive- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Heather Townsend is a United Kingdom long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.
Her personal bests include 16:59.00 in the 5000m, 1:13:43 in the Semi, 2:37:02 in the Marathon and 34:22 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:13:43
2026 season best2:40:18May 10, 2026
Personal best · Marathon2:37:02
Last competitionCopenhagen MarathonMay 10, 2026 · 2:40:18
As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:13:43, Marathon 2:37:02, 2026 season best 2:40:18 (May 10, 2026) · Last competition: Copenhagen Marathon, May 10, 2026, 2:40:18
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
10KilometrClitheroe 202434:22––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:40:18 | – | May 10, 2026 | Copenhagen Marathon |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 34:22 | – | Dec 29, 2024 | Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:16:01 | – | Sep 8, 2024 | Great North Run, South Shields |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:37:02 | – | Dec 1, 2024 | Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich |
| 2023 | 5000m | 16:59.00 | – | May 27, 2023 | British Milers Club Grand Prix - Manchester |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:13:43 | – | Aug 27, 2023 | Antrim Coast Half Marathon |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:16:09 | – | Sep 12, 2021 | – |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:44:50 | – | Oct 10, 2021 | Manchester (GBR) |