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John Crain

John Crain

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Birth dateMay 27, 1992
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John Crain is a United States long-distance runner, born on May 27, 1992. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:10.40 in the 3000m, 13:59.83 in the 5000m, 28:26.98 in the 10000m, 1:03:21 in the Semi and 2:12:55 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:26.98
Marathon
2:12:55
2022 season best
29:33
Apr 16, 2022
Last competition
USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships
Oct 2, 2022 · 48:34
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 10 000 m 28:26.98, Marathon 2:12:55, 2022 season best 29:33 (Apr 16, 2022) · Last competition: USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Oct 2, 2022, 48:34 · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
10Kilometr
29:33-Apr 16, 2022
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2022
10MilesRoa
48:34-Oct 2, 2022
USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships
2022
20Kilometr
1:01:45-Sep 5, 2022-USA 20km Road Running Championships
2022
Semi
1:07:16-Jan 16, 2022
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2022
25Kilometr
1:16:51-May 14, 2022
USA 25km Road Running Championships
2022
Marathon
2:12:55-Jun 18, 2022
Duluth, MN (USA)
2019
10MilesRoa
51:02-Apr 7, 2019
Cherry Blossom 10M, Washington, DC
2018
5Kilometre
14:26-Jan 27, 2018
St. Augustine (USA)
2018
10Kilometr
29:15-Jun 24, 2018
Boston B.A.A. 10K
2018
10MilesRoa
49:16-Apr 8, 2018
Washington Cherry Blossom 10M
2018
Semi
1:04:55-May 6, 2018
Pittsburgh US Half Marathon Championships
2018
Marathon
2:21:15-Oct 7, 2018
Chicago Marathon
2017
5Kilometre
14:15-Apr 15, 2017
Boston, MA (USA)
2017
10000m
28:40.43-Jun 10, 2017
Portland, OR (USA)
2017
Semi
1:05:40-Jan 15, 2017
Houston Half Marathon
2017
25Kilometr
1:17:39-May 13, 2017
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2017
Marathon
2:15:47-Dec 3, 2017
Sacramento, CA (USA)
2016
10000m
29:00.81-May 1, 2016
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2016
10MilesRoa
48:48-Oct 9, 2016
US 10M Road Running Championships
2016
Marathon
2:27:37-Feb 13, 2016
U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials
2015
5000m
13:59.83-Jun 14, 2015
Portland, OR (USA)
2015
10000m
28:26.98-May 2, 2015
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2015
Semi
1:03:21-Jan 18, 2015
USA Half Marathon Championships
2014
3000m
8:10.40-Mar 15, 2014
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2014
3000m-short-track
8:10.40-Mar 15, 2014
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2014
DistanceMe
9:57.34-Feb 22, 2014
Stevens Point, WI (USA) (i)
2014
5000m
14:05.06-Apr 24, 2014
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2014
5000m-short-track
14:06.73-Mar 14, 2014
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2014
10000m
28:52.73-Apr 4, 2014
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2014
Semi
1:09:39-Jun 1, 2014
Highland Park, IL (USA)
2013
3000m-short-track
8:30.12-Jan 18, 2013
Naperville, IL (USA) (i)
2013
3000m
8:30.12-Jan 18, 2013
Naperville, IL (USA) (i)
2013
5000m
14:12.80-Apr 25, 2013
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2013
5000m-short-track
14:28.92-Mar 9, 2013
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
2013
10000m
29:49.45-May 23, 2013
La Crosse, WI (USA)
2012
DistanceMe
10:03.79-Mar 9, 2012
Grinnell, IA (USA) (i)
2012
5000m
14:24.15-May 10, 2012
Naperville, IL (USA)
2012
5000m-short-track
15:12.94-Jan 20, 2012
Naperville, IL (USA) (i)
2012
10000m
30:56.25-Mar 30, 2012
Naperville, IL (USA)

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:34-Oct 2USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships
20Kilometr
1:01:45-Sep 5USA 20km Road Running Championships
Marathon
2:12:55-Jun 18Grandma's Marathon, Duluth, MN
25Kilometr
1:16:51-May 14USA 25km Road Running Championships
10Kilometr
29:33-Apr 16Caesars Sportsbook Crescent City Classic 10k, New Orleans, LA
Semi
1:07:16-Jan 16Barron Collier Companies Naples Half Marathon, Naples, FL

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
51:02-Apr 7Cherry Blossom 10M, Washington, DC

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:15-Oct 7Chicago Marathon
10Kilometr
29:15-Jun 24Boston B.A.A. 10K
Semi
1:04:55-May 6Pittsburgh US Half Marathon Championships
10MilesRoa
49:16-Apr 8Washington Cherry Blossom 10M
Semi
1:10:35-Feb 4Tallahassee Half Marathon, Tallahassee, FL
5Kilometre
14:26-Jan 27St. Augustine

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:47-Dec 3Sacramento US Marathon Championships, Sacramento, CA
Semi
1:07:50-Oct 8Boston B.A.A Half Marathon, Boston, MA
10000m
28:40.43-Jun 10Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR
25Kilometr
1:17:39-May 13Grand Rapids US 25 km Road Running Championships, Grand Rapids, MI
5Kilometre
14:15-Apr 15Boston B.A.A. 5K, Boston, MA
Semi
1:05:40-Jan 15Houston Half Marathon

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:48-Oct 9US 10M Road Running Championships
10000m
29:40.71-Jul 1Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m
29:00.81-May 1Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
Marathon
2:27:37-Feb 13U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:27.67-Jun 25Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
13:59.83-Jun 14Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR
10000m
28:26.98-May 2Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
Semi
1:03:21-Jan 18USA Half Marathon Championships

2014

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:39-Jun 1Highland Park North Shore Half Marathon, Highland Park, IL
5000m
14:11.72-May 24Delaware NCAA Div. III Ch., Delaware, OH
10000m
31:11.83-May 22Delaware NCAA Div. III Ch., Delaware, OH
1500m
3:50.41-May 15NCC Gregory Final Qualifier Track & Field Meet 2014
5000m
14:16.46-May 8Naperville NCC Dr. Keeler Meet, Naperville, IL
5000m
15:00.85-May 2CCIW Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
3:50.64-May 2CCIW Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
14:05.06-Apr 24Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
1500m
3:50.08-Apr 17Wheaton Don Church Twilight
10000m
28:52.73-Apr 4Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m-short-track
8:10.40-Mar 15NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track
14:06.73-Mar 14NCAA Div. III Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m-short-track
8:20.09-Mar 1Bloomington CCIW Indoor Championships, Bloomington, IN (i)
DistanceMe
9:57.34-Feb 22Stevens Point Pointer/Eastbay Invitational, Stevens Point, WI (i)
3000m-short-track
8:11.42-Feb 15Naperville Chicagoland Indoor Championships, Naperville, IL (i)
mile-short-tracki
4:09.79-Jan 31Leonard "Squig" Converse Invitational
5000m-short-track
14:30.63-Jan 24Naperville NCC Cardinal Opener, Naperville, IL (i)

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:25.84-May 25La Crosse NCAA Div. III Ch., La Crosse, WI
10000m
29:49.45-May 23La Crosse NCAA Div. III Ch., La Crosse, WI
1500m
3:50.41-May 16NCC Gregory Final Qualifier Track & Field Meet
5000m
14:28.58-May 9Naperville NCC Dr. Keeler Meet, Naperville, IL
1500m
3:55.38-May 3CCIW Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
32:00.35-May 3CCIW Outdoor Track & Field Championships
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Crain's 10 000 m personal best?

John Crain's 10 000 m personal best is 28:26.98, set on May 2, 2015 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Which events does John Crain compete in?

John Crain competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did John Crain perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 29:33, set on Apr 16, 2022. Last competition: USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships on Oct 2, 2022, 48:34.