James Barker
- Born
- Apr 28, 1977 (49 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
James Barker is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on April 28, 1977. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 2:00.22 in the 800m, 3:57.57 in the 1500m, 8:12.17 in the 3000m, 14:04.08 in the 5000m and 29:22.86 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Personal best · 10 000 m29:22.86
2025 season best8:47.93Mar 7, 2025 · AIS Athletics Track, Canberra
Personal best · Half Marathon1:04:44
Last competitionSydney 10May 18, 2025 · 31:07
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 29:22.86, Half Marathon 1:04:44, 2025 season best 8:47.93 (Mar 7, 2025, AIS Athletics Track, Canberra (AUS)) · Last competition: Sydney 10, May 18, 2025, 31:07 · 49 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:47.93 | – | Mar 7, 2025 | Capital Athletics Summer Series 10, AIS Athletics Track, Canberra |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 31:07 | – | May 18, 2025 | Sydney 10 |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:30:36 | – | Sep 15, 2024 | Sydney Marathon |
| 2022 | 1000m | 2:39.92 | – | Oct 29, 2022 | AIS Athletics Track, Canberra (AUS) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:00.22 | – | Nov 20, 2021 | Woden Park, Canberra (AUS) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:57.57 | – | Mar 11, 2021 | Canberra Track Classic, AIS Athletics Track, Canberra |
| 2021 | 2000m | 5:41.83 | – | Jul 18, 2021 | Woden Park, Canberra (AUS) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:28.91 | – | Dec 4, 2021 | Woden Park, Canberra (AUS) |