Karen Thorp

Karen Thorp

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Dec 1, 1976 (49 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 1500 m

Karen Thorp is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on December 1, 1976. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:13.6h in the 800m, 4:26.87 in the 1500m, 9:44.0h in the 3000m, 16:53.79 in the 5000m and 1:18:04 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road34:42
2026 season best3:02:21Oct 11, 2026 · Cricket Ground, Melbourne
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:26.87
Last competitionNike Melbourne Marathon Festival - MarathonOct 11, 2026 · 3:02:21
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 34:42, 1500 m 4:26.87, 2026 season best 3:02:21 (Oct 11, 2026, Cricket Ground, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 3:02:21 · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBrisbane 2002Australia 800 m all-time list2:13.6h932 pts–
1500mMelbourne 2002Australia 1500 m all-time list4:26.871,000 pts–
3000mMelbourne 2004Australia 3000 m all-time list9:44.0h963 pts–
5000mMelbourne 2003Australia 5000 m all-time list16:53.79953 pts–
SemiMelbourne 2009Australia Half Marathon all-time list1:18:04970 pts–
MarathonMelbourne 2026Australia Marathon all-time list3:02:21837 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 3:02:21–Oct 11, 2026Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon
2025Semi 1:25:21–Oct 12, 2025Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K
202310Kilometr 37:48–Oct 15, 2023Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon & 10km
201215Kilometr 54:57–Jun 9, 2012Ballarat (AUS)
2012Semi 1:18:40–Sep 2, 2012Burnley (AUS)
2009Semi 1:18:04–Sep 6, 2009Melbourne (AUS)
20051500m 4:31.41–Feb 13, 2005Melbourne (AUS)
20041500m 4:30.58–Jan 13, 2004Melbourne (AUS)
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FAQ

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Karen Thorp's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 34:42, set on Oct 12, 2003 in Burnie (AUS).

Karen Thorp competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 3:02:21, set on Oct 11, 2026 in Cricket Ground, Melbourne (AUS). Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon on Oct 11, 2026, 3:02:21.