Kate Avery
- Born
- Oct 10, 1991 (35 years old)
- Birthplace
- Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
- Events
- 10 000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track
Kate Avery (born 10 October 1991) is a British long-distance runner. She competes in track and road competitions but specialises in cross country running.
She was twice silver medallist at the 2014 European Cross Country Championships and 2015, and also a gold medallist on both occasions as part of the Great Britain women's senior team. She became the first British woman to win the NCAA Women's Division I Cross Country Championship in 2014, running for Iona College.
She was among Europe's top developing runners as a junior, claiming medals at the European Athletics Junior Championships and European Cross Country Championships in 2009. She moved up the age categories and was a medallist at the 2013 European Athletics U23 Championships, as well as a team champion in European cross country.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:41.44 (#461 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:53.12, 2022 season best 21:47 (Oct 15, 2022) · Last competition: Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km, Oct 15, 2022, 21:47 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CrossCount | 21:47 | – | Oct 15, 2022 | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |
| 2022 | MountainRu | 55:08 | – | Jul 1, 2022 | European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships, El Paso |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:11.80 | – | Aug 28, 2021 | Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:17.56 | – | Jun 26, 2021 | British Championships, Sportcity Regional Arena, Manchester |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:22.42 | – | May 23, 2021 | Loughborough International |
| 2021 | 5000m | 16:11.99 | – | Jun 12, 2021 | Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR) |
| 2021 | 5Kilometre | 16:40 | – | Jun 30, 2021 | Wigan (GBR) |
| 2021 | CrossCount | 20:56 | – | Oct 16, 2021 | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |