James Hancock

James Hancock

Born
Jul 26, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 1500 m

James Hancock is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on July 26, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.30 in the 800m, 3:53.77 in the 1500m, 4:13.16 in the Mile, 8:23.24 in the 3000m and 14:39.52 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road29:46
2025 season best29:46Feb 15, 2025 · London
Personal best · 1500 m3:53.77
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough - Fulham 10kNov 16, 2025 · 30:39

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 29:46, 1500 m 3:53.77, 2025 season best 29:46 (Feb 15, 2025, London (GBR)) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Fulham 10k, Nov 16, 2025, 30:39 · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mLondon 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:56.30855 pts–
1500mLondon 2023United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:53.77930 pts–
MileLondon 2022United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:13.16919 pts–
3000mLondon 2022United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:23.24924 pts–
5000mLondon 2024United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:39.52873 pts–
10000mLondon 2023United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list31:03.46867 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255Kilometre 14:26–Mar 15, 2025Podium Festival
202510Kilometr 29:46–Feb 15, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea 10k, London
20241500m 3:55.83–Jul 24, 2024BMC Record Breaker, Tooting Bec Athletics Track, London
20243000m 8:47.27–Jul 7, 2024National Athletics League - Regional South, Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre, Kingston-upon-Thames
20245000m 14:39.52–Apr 26, 2024Comeback 5000#3
20245Kilometre 14:58–Mar 16, 2024Podium Festival
202410Kilometr 30:41–Nov 17, 2024Top Flight by RunThrough - Fulham 10k
20231500m 3:53.77–Jul 26, 2023BMC Regional Races
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Hancock's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 29:46, set on Feb 15, 2025 in London (GBR).

James Hancock competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 29:46, set on Feb 15, 2025 in London (GBR). Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Fulham 10k on Nov 16, 2025, 30:39.