James Hoad

James Hoad

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jun 25, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

James Hoad is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on June 25, 1992. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:38.08 in the 3000m, 14:25.72 in the 5000m, 30:35.53 in the 10000m, 1:06:38 in the Semi and 2:15:49 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:15:49
2025 season best2:23:30Apr 27, 2025 · Valencia
2025 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:06:38
Last competitionMaratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, ValenciaDec 7, 2025 · 2:15:49
Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:15:49, Half Marathon 1:06:38, 2025 season best 2:23:30 (Apr 27, 2025, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia, Dec 7, 2025, 2:15:49 · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mWatford 2016United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:38.08845 pts–
5000mLoughborough 2018United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:25.72916 pts–
10000mLondon 2019United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:35.53905 pts–
SemiDen Haag 2023United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:06:38935 pts–
MarathonValencia 2025United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:15:491,028 pts–
5KilometreArmagh 201914:27–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202510Kilometr 30:44–Nov 16, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Fulham 10k
2025Semi 1:08:31–Sep 14, 2025Copenhagen Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:23:30–Apr 27, 2025TCS London Marathon
202410Kilometr 30:49–Nov 17, 2024Top Flight by RunThrough - Fulham 10k
2024Semi 1:09:40–Sep 1, 2024Big Half
2024Marathon 2:17:00–Dec 1, 2024Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
202310Kilometr 31:50–Sep 24, 2023Under Armour Eastside 10K
2023Semi 1:06:38–Mar 12, 2023NN CPC Loop Den Haag Halve Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Hoad's Marathon personal best is 2:15:49, set on Dec 7, 2025 in Valencia (ESP).

James Hoad competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 2:23:30, set on Apr 27, 2025 in Valencia (ESP). Last competition: Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia on Dec 7, 2025, 2:15:49.