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Juan Carlos Romero Bernal
MEXMenBirth dateDec 15, 1977
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Juan Carlos Romero Bernal is a Mexico middle-distance runner, born on December 15, 1977. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:47.41 in the 1500m, 8:14.68 in the 3000m, 13:29.40 in the 5000m, 27:47.46 in the 10000m and 1:01:48 in the Semi. He has earned 8 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.
Key facts
Half Marathon
1:01:48
Age
48 years old
As of Sep 27, 2026: 10 000 m 27:47.46 (#749 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:48, 2025 season best 1:10:02 (Nov 16, 2025, Monterrey (MEX)) · Last competition: 21 K Nuevo Leon, Nov 16, 2025, 1:10:02 · 48 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Semi | 1:10:02 | - | Nov 16, 2025 | ↓ | 21 K Nuevo Leon |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:07:05 | - | Nov 17, 2024 | ↓ | 21 K Nuevo Leon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:28:54 | - | Mar 16, 2024 | ↓ | Los Angeles Marathon |
| 2023 | 5Kilometre | 14:47 | - | Nov 4, 2023 | ↓ | 5km Urbanianos Premier |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 31:37 | - | Sep 24, 2023 | ↓ | Maratón León - Half Marathon, León |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:05:26 | - | Jan 15, 2023 | ↓ | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 30:20 | - | Nov 13, 2022 | ↓ | Torreón (MEX) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:09:06 | - | Feb 20, 2022 | ↓ | XXXVI Medio Maraton Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit 2022 |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:29.97 | - | Apr 10, 2021 | ↓ | Estadio Olímpico Santa Teresita, Tepic (MEX) |
| 2020 | 10Kilometr | 29:49 | - | Nov 22, 2020 | ↓ | Durango (MEX) |
| 2020 | Semi | 1:06:32 | - | Feb 16, 2020 | ↓ | XXXIV Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit |
| 2019 | 10000m | 30:49.51 | - | Feb 16, 2019 | ↓ | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:18:57 | - | Sep 29, 2019 | ↓ | BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin |
| 2018 | 10000m | 28:58.05 | - | Apr 19, 2018 | ↓ | Torrance, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 30:07 | - | Jan 21, 2018 | ↓ | Culiacán (MEX) |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:20:55 | - | Jan 14, 2018 | ↓ | Houston Marathon |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:58.28 | - | Apr 13, 2017 | ↓ | Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2017 | 10000m | 28:58.56 | - | Jun 10, 2017 | ↓ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:04:09 | - | Nov 19, 2017 | ↓ | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:29:02 | - | Jan 15, 2017 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 29:50.44 | - | Jun 5, 2016 | ↓ | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 30:27 | - | Nov 26, 2016 | ↓ | Mazatlán (MEX) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:07:10 | - | Sep 4, 2016 | ↓ | Zapopán (MEX) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:28:12 | - | Apr 10, 2016 | ↓ | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 14:47.50 | - | Mar 29, 2015 | ↓ | Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 28:33.22 | - | May 2, 2015 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 30:33 | - | May 25, 2015 | ↓ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:05:58 | - | Oct 11, 2015 | ↓ | Chihuahua (MEX) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:00.22 | - | Mar 23, 2014 | ↓ | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 29:07.01 | - | Aug 31, 2014 | ↓ | Xalapa (MEX) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:02:47 | - | Jan 19, 2014 | ↓ | Boca del Rio (MEX) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 13:41.91 | - | May 17, 2013 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 10000m | 29:55.15 | - | Jun 21, 2013 | ↓ | Zapopán (MEX) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 30:23 | - | May 27, 2013 | ↓ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:04:45 | - | Sep 1, 2013 | ↓ | Zapopán (MEX) |
| 2012 | 5Kilometre | 13:48 | - | Apr 1, 2012 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:52.49 | - | Apr 20, 2012 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 28:30 | - | Oct 28, 2012 | ↓ | Ciudad Victoria (MEX) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 28:54.59 | - | Apr 29, 2012 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:04:17 | - | Jan 22, 2012 | ↓ | Veracruz (MEX) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:14:47 | - | Mar 4, 2012 | ↓ | Torreón (MEX) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 13:29.40 | - | Apr 15, 2011 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 5Kilometre | 13:50 | - | Apr 3, 2011 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 27:51.49 | - | May 1, 2011 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 28:37 | - | Jul 4, 2011 | ↓ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 35:42 | - | Mar 20, 2011 | - | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:03:48 | - | Feb 20, 2011 | ↓ | Guadalajara (MEX) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:47.41 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↑ | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 13:34.27 | - | Apr 23, 2010 | ↓ | Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 5Kilometre | 14:05 | - | Dec 4, 2010 | ↓ | Mazatlán (MEX) |
| 2010 | 10000m | 27:57.52 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:06:23 | - | Sep 5, 2010 | ↓ | Zapopán (MEX) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:28:17 | - | Oct 10, 2010 | ↓ | Chicago, IL (USA) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:50.24 | - | Jun 10, 2009 | ↑ | Victoria (CAN) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 13:34.84 | - | Apr 17, 2009 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 13:59 | - | Dec 5, 2009 | ↓ | Mazatlán (MEX) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 28:09.78 | - | Aug 17, 2009 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 31:17 | - | May 25, 2009 | ↓ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:01:48 | - | Oct 11, 2009 | ↓ | Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 2008 | 5000m | 13:51.25 | - | Jun 14, 2008 | ↓ | Iquique (CHI) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 27:47.46 | - | May 4, 2008 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 29:22 | - | Jun 1, 2008 | ↓ | Jakarta (INA) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:18:49 | - | Mar 3, 2008 | ↓ | Torreón (MEX) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 28:10.14 | - | Apr 29, 2007 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 29:07 | - | Oct 28, 2007 | ↓ | Torreón (MEX) |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:03:20 | - | Oct 14, 2007 | ↓ | Udine IAAF World Road Running Championships |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:20:50 | - | Mar 4, 2007 | ↓ | Torreón (MEX) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 8:14.68 | - | May 27, 2006 | - | Ponce (PUR) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 14:15.57 | - | May 26, 2006 | ↓ | Ponce (PUR) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 28:32.61 | - | Apr 30, 2006 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 29:37 | - | Oct 22, 2006 | ↓ | Torreón (MEX) |
| 2006 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:57 | - | Oct 8, 2006 | - | Debrecen IAAF World Road Running Championships |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:05:15 | - | Sep 3, 2006 | ↓ | Zapopán (MEX) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:56.43 | - | Jun 11, 2005 | ↓ | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 28:50.45 | - | Jun 17, 2005 | ↓ | Abbotsford (CAN) |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:04:42 | - | Dec 3, 2005 | ↓ | Mazatlán (MEX) |
2025
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:10:02 | - | Nov 16 | 21 K Nuevo Leon |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:05 | - | Nov 17 | 21 K Nuevo Leon |
Marathon | 2:28:54 | - | Mar 16 | Los Angeles Marathon |
Semi | 1:07:56 | - | Jan 14 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
2023
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | DNF | - | Nov 12 | 10K International Road Race |
5Kilometre | 14:47 | - | Nov 4 | 5km Urbanianos Premier |
10Kilometr | 31:37 | - | Sep 24 | Maratón León - Half Marathon, León |
Semi | 1:10:04 | - | Sep 3 | Medio Maraton Atlas, Guadalajara |
Semi | 1:05:26 | - | Jan 15 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
2022
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:20 | - | Nov 13 | MarathonTV 2022, Torreón |
Semi | 1:10:01 | - | Mar 27 | Zapopan 21k, Zapopán |
Semi | 1:09:06 | - | Feb 20 | XXXVI Medio Maraton Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit 2022 |
2021
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:29.97 | - | Apr 10 | Copa Tepic, Estadio Olímpico Santa Teresita, Tepic |
5000m | 14:37.07 | - | Mar 26 | Festival de Fondo y Medio Fondo, Pista de Atletismo del Centro Deportivo Benito Juárez, Mazatlán |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:49 | - | Nov 22 | 10K Internacional Marathon TV, Durango |
Semi | 1:06:32 | - | Feb 16 | XXXIV Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit |
2019
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:18:57 | - | Sep 29 | BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin |
10000m | 30:49.51 | - | Feb 16 | Copa Nuevo León, Monterrey |
2018
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:58.05 | - | Apr 19 | Torrance Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events |
10Kilometr | 30:07 | - | Jan 21 | 10 km, Culiacán |
Marathon | 2:20:55 | - | Jan 14 | Houston Marathon |
2017
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:09 | - | Nov 19 | Monterrey 21K Nuevo Leon, Monterrey |
Marathon | 2:31:51 | - | Aug 27 | Ciudad de México Marathon, Ciudad de México |
Semi | 1:09:28 | - | Jul 30 | Bogotá Half Marathon, Bogotá |
10000m | 30:02.78 | - | Jun 18 | Mexican Championships, Monterrey |
10000m | 28:58.56 | - | Jun 10 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR |
10000m | 30:10.36 | - | May 7 | Xalapa |
5000m | 13:58.28 | - | Apr 14 | Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 13:58.28 | - | Apr 13 | Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 14:09.74 | - | Mar 25 | Monterrey Relevos TEC, Monterrey |
Semi | 1:07:31 | - | Feb 19 | Guadalajara Half Marathon, Guadalajara |
Marathon | 2:29:02 | - | Jan 15 | Houston Marathon, Houston, TX |
2016
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:27 | - | Nov 26 | Mazatlán Gran Pacifico 10 km, Mazatlán |
Semi | 1:07:10 | - | Sep 4 | Zapopán Medio Maraton Atlas, Zapopán |
10000m | 29:50.44 | - | Jun 5 | Mexican Championships, Monterrey |
Marathon | 2:28:12 | - | Apr 10 | Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam |
10000m | 30:02.24 | - | Feb 13 | Monterrey |
2015
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:05:58 | - | Oct 11 | Chihuahua Oxxo 21K, Chihuahua |
Semi | 1:09:57 | - | Sep 6 | Zapopán Medio Maraton Atlas, Zapopán |
10Kilometr | 30:33 | - | May 25 | Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO |
10000m | 28:33.22 | - | May 2 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
10000m | 28:58.41 | - | Apr 16 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
5000m | 14:47.50 | - | Mar 29 | Ciudad de México Relevos Mt. SAC, Ciudad de México |
Semi | 1:08:59 | - | Feb 22 | Guadalajara Half Marathon, Guadalajara |
2014
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:28.32 | - | Nov 27 | Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz |
10000m | 29:07.01 | - | Aug 31 | Mexican Championships, Xalapa |
5000m | 14:31.65 | - | Aug 16 | Ciudad de México Panamerican Sports Festival, Ciudad de México |
Semi | 1:03:10 | - | Mar 29 | IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
5000m | 14:00.22 | - | Mar 23 | Monterrey Relevos TEC, Monterrey |
Semi | 1:02:47 | - | Jan 19 | Boca del Rio Medio Maratón Puerto de Veracruz, Boca del Rio |
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Honours
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2017Mexican Championships
10,000 Metres
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2016Mexican Championships
10,000 Metres
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2013Zapopan Mexican Championships
10,000 Metres
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2013CACAC Championships
10,000 Metres
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2011Guadalajara Pan American Games
5000 Metres
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2011Guadalajara Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
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2011Guadalajara Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
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2011CACAC Championships
10,000 Metres
4
2011Guadalajara Pan American Games
5000 Metres
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2010Mexican Championships
10,000 Metres
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2010Mayagüez CAC Games
10,000 Metres
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2009Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2008Iquique Campeonato Iberoamericano
5000 Metres
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2005Nassau CAC Championships
10,000 Metres
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2005Nassau CAC Championships
5000 Metres
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2005Mexican Championships
10,000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Juan Carlos Romero Bernal's 10 000 m personal best?
Juan Carlos Romero Bernal's 10 000 m personal best is 27:47.46, set on May 4, 2008 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #749 on the all-time list.
Which events does Juan Carlos Romero Bernal compete in?
Juan Carlos Romero Bernal competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.
How did Juan Carlos Romero Bernal perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 1:10:02, set on Nov 16, 2025 in Monterrey (MEX). Last competition: 21 K Nuevo Leon on Nov 16, 2025, 1:10:02.