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Julia Paternain

Julia Paternain

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Birth dateSep 29, 1999
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Julia Paternain is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on September 29, 1999. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:18.0h in the 800m, 4:29.12 in the 1500m, 5:09.37 in the Mile, 9:23.07 in the 3000m and 16:00.10 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:47
#855 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:16
#951 all-time
2026 season best
2:25:47
Apr 26, 2026 · London (GBR)
2026 season best
Last competition
TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race
Aug 1, 2026 · 32:57
TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Record
National record · Marathon 2:25:47
National record
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: Marathon 2:25:47 (#855 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:16 (#951 all-time), 2026 season best 2:25:47 (Apr 26, 2026, London (GBR)) · Last competition: TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race, Aug 1, 2026, 32:57 · World Championships: 1 bronze · National record (Marathon) · 27 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:18.0HT
4:29.12
Mile
5:09.37
9:23.07
16:00.10
33:22.91
1:10:16
#951 all-time
2:25:47
#855 all-time
5Kilometre
16:43
3000m-short-track
9:36.01
10Kilometr
33:04
10MilesRoa
53:26
mile-short-track
5:09.37
MileRoad
4:56.0HT
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
32:57-Aug 1, 2026-TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race
2026
Marathon
2:25:47-Apr 26, 2026
↑
TCS London Marathon
2025
Semi
1:12:01-Jan 19, 2025
↓
Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:27:09-Mar 30, 2025
↑
McKirdy Micro - The Road to Tokyo
2024
10MilesRoa
53:26-Oct 6, 2024-Medtronic TC 10 Mile
2024
Semi
1:10:16-Nov 9, 2024
↓
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon
2023
3000m-short-track
9:44.34-Jan 13, 2023
↓
Arkansas Invitational
2023
3000m
9:44.34-Jan 13, 2023
↑
Arkansas Invitational
2023
5000m
16:10.38-Apr 27, 2023
↓
Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
2023
10000m
35:07.76-May 11, 2023
↓
SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2022
mile-short-track
5:09.37-Jan 14, 2022-Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2022
Mile
5:09.37-Jan 14, 2022-Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2022
3000m-short-track
9:36.79-Jan 29, 2022
↓
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2022
3000m
9:36.79-Jan 29, 2022
↑
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
16:21.50-Feb 11, 2022
↓
Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019
1500m
4:34.45-Mar 23, 2019
↑
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2019
3000m-short-track
9:36.01-Feb 16, 2019
↓
University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2019
3000m
9:36.01-Feb 16, 2019
↑
University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2019
5000m
16:00.10-Apr 20, 2019
↓
Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2019
10000m
33:22.91-May 10, 2019
↓
Iowa City, IA (USA)
2018
1500m
4:29.12-May 26, 2018
↑
Watford (GBR)
2018
3000m
9:23.07-Jun 23, 2018
↑
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR)
2018
5Kilometre
16:43-May 1, 2018-Oderzo (ITA)
2017
800m
2:18.0h-May 20, 2017-Ipswich (GBR)
2017
1500m
4:41.6h-May 20, 2017
↑
Ipswich (GBR)
2017
MileRoad
4:56.0h-May 28, 2017
↑
London (GBR)
2017
3000m
9:30.74-Jul 8, 2017
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
2016
MileRoad
5:07.0h-May 29, 2016
↑
London (GBR)
2016
3000m
10:05.80-Jul 9, 2016
↑
Gateshead (GBR)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:57-Aug 1TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race
Marathon
2:25:47-Apr 26TCS London Marathon
10Kilometr
33:04-Feb 15Mesa Marathon - 10K

2025

4 performances

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:16-Nov 9CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon
10MilesRoa
53:26-Oct 6Medtronic TC 10 Mile

2023

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:15.08-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
16:15.08-May 26NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
16:25.80-May 13SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
35:07.76-May 13SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
35:07.76-May 11SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
16:10.38-Apr 29Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
5000m
16:10.38-Apr 27Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
5000m
16:14.51-Apr 15Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
16:14.51-Apr 14Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
DNF-Mar 31Stanford Invitational
3000m-short-track
9:47.01-Jan 28Razorback Invitational
3000m-short-track
9:47.01-Jan 27Razorback Invitational
3000m-short-track
9:44.34-Jan 13Arkansas Invitational

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:56.72-May 6Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
16:21.50-Feb 11Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-track
9:36.79-Jan 29Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track
5:09.37-Jan 14Arkansas Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track
9:44.87-Jan 14Arkansas Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2019

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
9:36.01-Dec 14Blue & White Intrasquad, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
10000m
33:51.31-Jul 13European U23 Championships, Gunder Hägg Stadion, Gävle
10000m
33:51.31-Jul 12European U23 Championships, Gunder Hägg Stadion, Gävle
5000m
17:13.82-Jun 8NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
5000m
17:13.82-Jun 7NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
5000m
16:29.56-May 25NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
10000m
33:55.53-May 23NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
10000m
33:22.91-May 10Big Ten Ch., Iowa City, IA
5000m
16:00.10-Apr 20Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
1500m
4:36.89-Apr 13Bison Classic, Lewisburg, PA - Invitational Events
5000m
16:06.67-Mar 29Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC
1500m
4:34.45-Mar 23ASU Invitational, Tempe, AZ
3000m-short-track
9:36.01-Feb 16Penn State Tune-Up, University Park, PA (i)

2018

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:37.24-Jul 14Birmingham English Schools Championships, Birmingham - U20 Events
1500m
4:33.06-Jul 7Eltham BMC Grand Prix, Eltham
3000m
9:23.07-Jun 23University of Birmingham Relays, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
3000m
9:28.30-Jun 17Bedford England U23/U20 Championships, Bedford - U20 Events
1500m
4:29.12-May 26Watford BMC Grand Prix, Watford
3000m
9:33.05-May 20Loughborough International, Loughborough
5Kilometre
16:43-May 1European U20 Road Race, Oderzo
3000m
9:47.02-Apr 28Loughborough BUCS Trials & Open, Loughborough - Mixed Races

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:33.33-Sep 6Watford Open Graded Meeting, Watford - Mixed Races
3000m
9:30.74-Jul 8Birmingham English Schools Championships, Birmingham - U20 Events
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Honours

🥉

World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025

Marathon

2025
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Julia Paternain's Marathon personal best?

Julia Paternain's Marathon personal best is 2:25:47, set on Apr 26, 2026 in London (GBR), #855 on the all-time list.

Which events does Julia Paternain compete in?

Julia Paternain competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Julia Paternain perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:25:47, set on Apr 26, 2026 in London (GBR). Last competition: TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race on Aug 1, 2026, 32:57.

How many medals has Julia Paternain won?

Julia Paternain has won 1 World Championships medal.