James Salt

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Events
3000 m · 3000 m steeplechase

James Salt is a United Kingdom long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000mSt and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 8:37.34 in the 3000m, 9:23.35 in the 3000mSt, 14:53 in the 5Kilometre and 32:04 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m8:37.34
2026 season best9:23.35May 4, 2026 · Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:23.35
Last competitionBUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, CardiffMay 4, 2026 · 9:23.35
BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:37.34, 3000 m steeplechase 9:23.35, 2026 season best 9:23.35 (May 4, 2026, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff (GBR)) · Last competition: BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff, May 4, 2026, 9:23.35

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mManchester 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:37.34848 pts–
3000mStCardiff 2026United Kingdom 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:23.35900 pts–
5KilometreLeicester 202414:53–
10KilometrClitheroe 202532:04–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 9:23.35–May 4, 2026BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
202510Kilometr 32:04–Dec 28, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K
20245Kilometre 14:53–Mar 16, 2024Podium Festival
20233000m 8:37.34–Jul 25, 2023Trafford Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20233000mSt 9:39.14–Apr 30, 2023BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Salt's 3000 m personal best is 8:37.34, set on Jul 25, 2023 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR).

James Salt competes in the 3000 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 9:23.35, set on May 4, 2026 in Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff (GBR). Last competition: BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff on May 4, 2026, 9:23.35.