James Kelly

James Kelly

Born
Aug 29, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

James Kelly is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on August 29, 1983. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.02 in the 1500m, 8:25.70 in the 3000m, 14:28.33 in the 5000m, 31:23.33 in the 10000m and 1:05:52 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:19:01
2023 season best2:32:14Sep 24, 2023 · Berlin
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:52
Last competitionBMW Berlin MarathonSep 24, 2023 · 2:32:14

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:19:01, Half Marathon 1:05:52, 2023 season best 2:32:14 (Sep 24, 2023, Berlin (GER)) · Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Sep 24, 2023, 2:32:14 · 43 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTres Cantos 2012United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:57.02890 pts–
3000mSolihull 2009United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:25.70911 pts–
5000mSolihull 2012United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:28.33908 pts–
10000mBirmingham 2011United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list31:23.33841 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 2012United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:05:52962 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202310Kilometr 28:03–Apr 16, 2023Irish 10K Road Running Championships, Dublin
2023Marathon 2:32:14–Sep 24, 2023BMW Berlin Marathon
2019Semi 1:09:21–Mar 17, 2019United Airlines NYC Half
2019Marathon 2:28:52–Nov 24, 2019AACR Philadelphia Marathon
2018Marathon 2:27:51–Nov 4, 2018New York Marathon
2017Semi 1:08:57–May 20, 2017New York, NY (USA)
2016Semi 1:07:41–Mar 20, 2016New York, NY (USA)
2016Marathon 2:23:48–Apr 24, 2016London Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Kelly's Marathon personal best is 2:19:01, set on Oct 20, 2013 in Toronto (CAN).

James Kelly competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2023 season best: 2:32:14, set on Sep 24, 2023 in Berlin (GER). Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon on Sep 24, 2023, 2:32:14.