James Donald

James Donald

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Nov 18, 1998 (27 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile

James Donald is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on November 18, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:52.53 in the 800m, 3:44.51 in the 1500m, 4:05.12 in the Mile, 8:10.96 in the 3000m and 14:14.37 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:44.51
2026 season best30:36May 10, 2026 · Glasgow
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile4:05.12
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough - Shettleston 10KMay 10, 2026 · 30:36
Top Flight by RunThrough - Shettleston 10K

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:44.51, Mile 4:05.12, 2026 season best 30:36 (May 10, 2026, Glasgow (GBR)) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Shettleston 10K, May 10, 2026, 30:36 · 27 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMA 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:52.53955 pts–
1500mManchester 2021United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:44.511,047 pts–
MileStirling 2022United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:05.121,013 pts–
3000mGlasgow 2022United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:10.96993 pts–
5000mManchester 2021United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:14.37953 pts–
10000mGlasgow 2022United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list29:29.68998 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 30:36–May 10, 2026Top Flight by RunThrough - Shettleston 10K
2023Semi 1:08:36–Sep 17, 2023Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
2023Marathon 2:22:33–Oct 29, 2023Irish Life Dublin Marathon
2022Mile 4:05.12–May 21, 2022University of Stirling Track, Stirling (GBR)
20223000m 8:10.96–Jun 3, 2022Crownpoint Sports Complex Track, Glasgow (GBR)
202210000m 29:29.68–Apr 29, 2022Crownpoint Sports Complex Track, Glasgow (GBR)
202210Kilometr 30:05–Jun 12, 2022–
2022Semi 1:06:13–Mar 27, 2022Cardiff (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Donald's 1500 m personal best is 3:44.51, set on May 29, 2021 in Sportcity Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR).

James Donald competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 30:36, set on May 10, 2026 in Glasgow (GBR). Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Shettleston 10K on May 10, 2026, 30:36.