Jacob Foster

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Nov 18, 1991 (34 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Jacob Foster is a Australia long-distance runner, born on November 18, 1991. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:53.66 in the 3000m, 15:16.19 in the 5000m, 1:09:12 in the Semi, 2:22:57 in the Marathon and 31:18 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · Marathon2:22:57
2026 season best2:22:57Jul 5, 2026 · Gold Coast
Personal best · Half Marathon1:09:12
Last competitionRun PrixSep 20, 2026 · 31:10

As of Nov 15, 2026: Marathon 2:22:57, Half Marathon 1:09:12, 2026 season best 2:22:57 (Jul 5, 2026, Gold Coast (AUS)) · Last competition: Run Prix, Sep 20, 2026, 31:10 · 34 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mSydney 2021Australia 3000 m all-time list8:53.66765 pts–
5000mSydney 2026Australia 5000 m all-time list15:16.19762 pts–
SemiBallarat 2026Australia Half Marathon all-time list1:09:12845 pts–
MarathonGold Coast 2026Australia Marathon all-time list2:22:57908 pts–
10KilometrSydney 202631:18–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 15:16.19–Feb 14, 2026NSW 5000m Championships
202610Kilometr 31:10–Sep 20, 2026Run Prix
2026Semi 1:09:12–Apr 25, 2026Ballarat Road Mile - Australian Road Mile Championships
2026Marathon 2:22:57–Jul 5, 2026ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
2025Semi 1:09:51–Oct 12, 2025Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K
2025Marathon 2:26:47–Jul 6, 2025ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast
2024Marathon 2:28:10–Oct 13, 2024Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
2023Marathon 2:34:37–Sep 17, 2023Sydney Marathon, presented by Asics
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Foster's Marathon personal best is 2:22:57, set on Jul 5, 2026 in Gold Coast (AUS).

Jacob Foster competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:22:57, set on Jul 5, 2026 in Gold Coast (AUS). Last competition: Run Prix on Sep 20, 2026, 31:10.