James Tilley

Birth dateMar 11, 1987

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James Tilley is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on March 11, 1987. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:25.54 in the 3000m, 14:51.38 in the 5000m, 1:05:58 in the Semi, 2:21:25 in the Marathon and 14:55 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:05:58

Marathon

2:21:25

2026 season best

1:05:58

Mar 8, 2026 · Paris (FRA)

2026 season best

Last competition

North East Grand Prix Series - Match 6

Sep 2, 2026 · 8:25.54

North East Grand Prix Series - Match 6

Age

39 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Half Marathon 1:05:58, Marathon 2:21:25, 2026 season best 1:05:58 (Mar 8, 2026, Paris (FRA)) · Last competition: North East Grand Prix Series - Match 6, Sep 2, 2026, 8:25.54 · 39 years old

Personal bests

8:25.54

14:51.38

1:05:58

2:21:25

14:55

31:32

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000m	8:25.54	-	Sep 2, 2026	↑	North East Grand Prix Series - Match 6
2026	10Kilometr	31:32	-	Jan 17, 2026	↑	Top Flight by RunThrough - Newcastle 10K
2026	Semi	1:05:58	-	Mar 8, 2026	↑	HOKA Semi de Paris
2025	3000m	8:36.42	-	Jul 3, 2025	↑	Leeds BMC, Beckett Park Athletics Centre, Leeds
2025	5Kilometre	14:55	-	Apr 23, 2025	↓	Quayside 5K (Spring) inc. Terry O'Gara 5k
2025	10Kilometr	31:48	-	Jan 18, 2025	↑	Top Flight by RunThrough - Newcastle 10K
2024	TrailRunni	5:56:07	-	May 31, 2024	-	European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships, Annecy
2023	5000m	14:51.38	-	Jun 10, 2023	-	British Milers Club Grand Prix - Loughborough
2023	Semi	1:06:25	-	Mar 12, 2023	↑	EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2022	5Kilometre	14:35	-	Aug 26, 2022	↓	Mid Cheshire 5K, Kingsley
2022	Semi	1:07:12	-	Oct 9, 2022	↑	Manchester (GBR)
2022	Marathon	2:21:25	-	Dec 4, 2022	-	Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:25.54	-	Sep 2	North East Grand Prix Series - Match 6
Semi	1:05:58	-	Mar 8	HOKA Semi de Paris
10Kilometr	31:32	-	Jan 17	Top Flight by RunThrough - Newcastle 10K

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	15:16	-	Dec 31	HogmanHoway 5K
5Kilometre	14:55	-	Aug 6	Top Flight by RunThrough - Quayside 5K
3000m	8:36.42	-	Jul 3	Leeds BMC, Beckett Park Athletics Centre, Leeds
3000m	8:38.37	-	May 28	Loughborough Open, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
5Kilometre	14:55	-	Apr 23	Quayside 5K (Spring) inc. Terry O'Gara 5k
10Kilometr	31:48	-	Jan 18	Top Flight by RunThrough - Newcastle 10K

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TrailRunni	5:56:07	-	May 31	European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships, Annecy

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:51.38	-	Jun 10	British Milers Club Grand Prix - Loughborough
Semi	1:06:25	-	Mar 12	EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:21:25	-	Dec 4	Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
Semi	1:07:12	-	Oct 9	Manchester Half Marathon, Manchester
5Kilometre	14:35	-	Aug 26	Mid Cheshire 5K, Kingsley

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Tilley's Half Marathon personal best?

James Tilley's Half Marathon personal best is 1:05:58, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Paris (FRA).

Which events does James Tilley compete in?

James Tilley competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did James Tilley perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:05:58, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Paris (FRA). Last competition: North East Grand Prix Series - Match 6 on Sep 2, 2026, 8:25.54.

James Tilley

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions