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John Durcan

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John Durcan is a Ireland middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:00.68 in the 1500m, 8:31.21 in the 3000m, 14:39.55 in the 5000m, 1:10:50 in the Semi and 2:29:13 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
3000 m
8:31.21
5000 m
14:39.55
2026 season best
8:43.96
Jul 15, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Dublin Graded Leagues 7
Jul 15, 2026 · 8:43.96
Dublin Graded Leagues 7

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:31.21, 5000 m 14:39.55, 2026 season best 8:43.96 (Jul 15, 2026) · Last competition: Dublin Graded Leagues 7, Jul 15, 2026, 8:43.96

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:43.96-Jul 15, 2026
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Dublin Graded Leagues 7
2026
5000m
14:41.35-Jun 6, 2026
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Irish Milers Club
2026
5MilesRoad
25:02-Jan 25, 2026
↓
AXA Raheny 5
2025
3000m
8:31.21-May 10, 2025
↓
Belfast Irish milers meet
2025
3000m-short-track
8:35.90-Feb 23, 2025
↑
Irish Indoor Championships
2025
5000m
14:43.33-May 24, 2025
↑
IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
2025
5MilesRoad
24:55-Jan 26, 2025
↓
AXA Raheny 5, Dublin
2025
Semi
1:10:50-Aug 24, 2025-Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:29:13-Oct 26, 2025-Irish Life Dublin Marathon
2024
1500m
4:01.83-Jun 19, 2024
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UCD Track & Field Meet, UCD Campus Track, Dublin - Mixed Races
2024
3000m
8:44.12-Jun 15, 2024
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Dublin Athletics Graded League 5
2024
5000m
14:39.55-Jun 29, 2024
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Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
2024
CrossCount
25:20-Nov 17, 2024-Irish Cross Country Championships, Castle Irvine Estate, Irvinestown - XC 7.5km
2023
1500m
4:00.68-Jul 16, 2023
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AAI Games
2023
3000m
8:37.25-May 13, 2023
↓
Belfast Irish Milers Meet, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
2023
3000m-short-track
8:47.03-Feb 18, 2023
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Irish Indoor Championships
2023
5000m
14:54.33-Jul 30, 2023
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Irish Championships

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:43.96-Jul 15Dublin Graded Leagues 7
5000m
14:41.35-Jun 6Irish Milers Club
5MilesRoad
25:02-Jan 25AXA Raheny 5

2025

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:13-Oct 26Irish Life Dublin Marathon
Semi
1:10:50-Aug 24Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon
5000m
15:04.01-Aug 3Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
5000m
15:04.01-Aug 2Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
5000m
14:43.33-May 24IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
3000m
8:31.21-May 10Belfast Irish milers meet
3000m-short-track
8:35.90-Feb 23Irish Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:35.90-Feb 22Irish Indoor Championships
5MilesRoad
24:55-Jan 26AXA Raheny 5, Dublin

2023

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:54.33-Jul 30Irish Championships
1500m
4:00.68-Jul 16AAI Games
1500m
4:00.68-Jul 15AAI Games
5000m
15:08.47-Jun 18DSD Open Games
1500m
4:01.43-May 27IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events
3000m
8:37.25-May 13Belfast Irish Milers Meet, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
3000m-short-track
8:47.03-Feb 19Irish Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:47.03-Feb 18Irish Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:49.49-Jan 29AAI Indoor Games

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Durcan's 3000 m personal best?

John Durcan's 3000 m personal best is 8:31.21, set on May 10, 2025 in Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR).

Which events does John Durcan compete in?

John Durcan competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did John Durcan perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:43.96, set on Jul 15, 2026. Last competition: Dublin Graded Leagues 7 on Jul 15, 2026, 8:43.96.