James Turner

James Turner

Born
Apr 10, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

James Turner is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on April 10, 1990. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:41.72 in the 3000m, 14:54.44 in the 5000m, 30:51.12 in the 10000m, 1:07:43 in the Semi and 2:19:56 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:19:56
2026 season best2:21:07Oct 25, 2026 · Frankfurt
Personal best · Half Marathon1:07:43
Last competitionMainova Frankfurt MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 2:21:07

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:19:56, Half Marathon 1:07:43, 2026 season best 2:21:07 (Oct 25, 2026, Frankfurt (GER)) · Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 2:21:07 · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mWatford 2018United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:41.72826 pts–
5000mLondon 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:54.44827 pts–
10000mLondon 2023United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:51.12884 pts–
MarathonValencia 2023United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:19:56958 pts–
5KilometreArmagh 202014:40–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:21:07–Oct 25, 2026Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
20255000m 14:54.44–May 23, 2025Comeback 5000 25, Millennium Arena, Battersea Park, London - Elite Event
2025Semi 1:07:43–Oct 5, 2025Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon, Cardiff
202410000m 31:58.55–May 18, 2024Night of the 10,000m PBs, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
202310000m 30:51.12–May 20, 2023Night of the 10,000m PB’s
2023Semi 1:08:18–Oct 1, 2023Principality Cardiff Half Marathon
2023Marathon 2:19:56–Dec 3, 2023Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso
20225000m 15:29.60–May 25, 2022Eltham Sutcliffe Park Athletics Track, London (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Turner's Marathon personal best is 2:19:56, set on Dec 3, 2023 in Valencia (ESP).

James Turner competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:21:07, set on Oct 25, 2026 in Frankfurt (GER). Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 2:21:07.