John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Born
Sep 24, 1980 (46 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

John Gilbert is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on September 24, 1980. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:28.67 in the 3000m, 14:36.82 in the 5000m, 30:06.29 in the 10000m, 1:05:43 in the Semi and 2:15:49 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:15:49
2026 season best2:18:49Oct 11, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:43
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough MBNA Chester Marathon, ChesterOct 11, 2026 · 2:18:49

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:15:49, Half Marathon 1:05:43, 2026 season best 2:18:49 (Oct 11, 2026) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough MBNA Chester Marathon, Chester, Oct 11, 2026, 2:18:49 · 46 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mHendon 2012United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:28.67895 pts–
5000mOxford 2014United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:36.82881 pts–
10000mStretford 2015United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:06.29946 pts–
MarathonBerlin 2015United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:15:491,028 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:18:49–Oct 11, 2026Top Flight by RunThrough MBNA Chester Marathon, Chester
202510Kilometr 30:17–Dec 28, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K
202410Kilometr 30:11–Dec 29, 2024Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe
202210Kilometr 29:57–Mar 6, 2022–
2022Semi 1:05:52–Mar 20, 2022–
2022Marathon 2:20:57–Apr 24, 2022Wrexham (GBR)
202110Kilometr 31:01–Dec 27, 2021Clitheroe (GBR)
2019Marathon 2:19:08–Apr 28, 2019Virgin Money London Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Gilbert's Marathon personal best is 2:15:49, set on Sep 27, 2015 in Berlin (GER).

John Gilbert competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:18:49, set on Oct 11, 2026. Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough MBNA Chester Marathon, Chester on Oct 11, 2026, 2:18:49.