John Portwood

John Portwood

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Oct 30, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

John Portwood is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on October 30, 1997. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:55.93 in the 1500m, 4:16.39 in the Mile, 8:18.90 in the 3000m, 14:42.02 in the 5000m and 31:18.65 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 3000 m8:18.90
2026 season best8:21.20Mar 5, 2026 · Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:55.93
Last competitionNike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K & 5kOct 10, 2026 · 14:45
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K & 5k

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:18.90, 1500 m 3:55.93, 2026 season best 8:21.20 (Mar 5, 2026, Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K & 5k, Oct 10, 2026, 14:45 · 29 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMelbourne 2025Australia 1500 m all-time list3:55.93903 pts––
MileMelbourne 2025Australia Mile all-time list4:16.39883 pts––
3000mMelbourne 2025Australia 3000 m all-time list8:18.90948 pts–#977
5000mMelbourne 2025Australia 5000 m all-time list14:42.02865 pts––
10000mSydney 2024Australia 10 000 m all-time list31:18.65847 pts––
SemiBallarat 2024Australia Half Marathon all-time list1:07:51892 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:57.54–Feb 19, 2026Box Hill Burn
2026Mile 4:20.56–Feb 7, 2026VMC Meet #4
20263000m 8:21.20–Mar 5, 2026Box Hill Classic
20265Kilometre 14:27–May 10, 2026Lakeside:5
202610Kilometr 30:40–Jul 26, 2026Lakeside:10, Albert Park, Melbourne
202615Kilometr 46:47–Sep 6, 2026XCR Rd 9: Burnley 15km
2026Semi 1:07:55–May 31, 2026McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon
20251500m 3:55.93–Feb 21, 2025Victorian Track and Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Portwood's 3000 m personal best is 8:18.90, set on Mar 27, 2025 in Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS).

John Portwood competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:21.20, set on Mar 5, 2026 in Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS). Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K & 5k on Oct 10, 2026, 14:45.