James Tilley
United KingdomActive- Born
- Mar 11, 1987 (39 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
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.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:58
2026 season best1:05:58Mar 8, 2026 · Paris
Personal best · Marathon2:21:25
Last competitionNorth East Grand Prix Series - Match 6Sep 2, 2026 · 8:25.54
As of Nov 13, 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
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreGateshead 202514:55–
10KilometrNewcastle upon Tyne 202631:32–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 |