James Lamers

James Lamers

CanadaCanadaActive
Born
Jan 1, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
Marathon · 5000 m

James Lamers is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1991. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:04.95 in the 1500m, 8:39.26 in the 3000m, 14:46.51 in the 5000m, 1:10:36 in the Semi and 2:25:24 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · Marathon2:25:24
2026 season best8:39.26May 9, 2026 · Terry Fox Field - SFU, Burnaby
Personal best · 5000 m14:46.51
Last competitionEmilie Mondor MeetMay 9, 2026 · 8:39.26

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:25:24, 5000 m 14:46.51, 2026 season best 8:39.26 (May 9, 2026, Terry Fox Field - SFU, Burnaby (CAN)) · Last competition: Emilie Mondor Meet, May 9, 2026, 8:39.26 · 35 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCoquitlam 2025Canada 1500 m all-time list4:04.95797 pts–
3000mBurnaby 2026Canada 3000 m all-time list8:39.26838 pts–
5000mVancouver 2025Canada 5000 m all-time list14:46.51851 pts–
SemiVancouver 2024Canada Half Marathon all-time list1:10:36798 pts–
5KilometreVancouver 202515:16–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:39.26–May 9, 2026Emilie Mondor Meet
202610Kilometr 31:26–Apr 19, 2026Vancouver Sun Run
2026Semi 1:10:41–Feb 8, 2026First Half Marathon
20251500m 4:04.95–May 31, 2025Jesse Bent Memorial Track & Field Meet / Canada Summer Games Trials, Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam - Open Event
20255000m 14:46.51–Mar 29, 2025UBC Open, Rashpal Dhillon Oval, Vancouver
20255Kilometre 15:16–Mar 15, 2025St. Patrick's Day 5k
202510Kilometr 32:16–Sep 21, 2025Under Armour Eastside 10K
2025Marathon 2:28:15–May 4, 2025BMO Vancouver Marathon, Vancouver
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Lamers's Marathon personal best is 2:25:24, set on Dec 8, 2024 in Sacramento, CA (USA).

James Lamers competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:39.26, set on May 9, 2026 in Terry Fox Field - SFU, Burnaby (CAN). Last competition: Emilie Mondor Meet on May 9, 2026, 8:39.26.