Kyle O'Brien

Birth dateAug 3, 1980

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Kyle O'Brien is a United States long-distance runner, born on August 3, 1980. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:24.05 in the 3000m, 14:18.33 in the 5000m, 29:36.36 in the 10000m, 1:04:44 in the Semi and 2:15:13 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

Marathon

2:15:13

Half Marathon

1:04:44

2009 season best

2:20:55

Apr 20, 2009

2009 season best

Age

46 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Marathon 2:15:13, Half Marathon 1:04:44, 2009 season best 2:20:55 (Apr 20, 2009) · 46 years old

Personal bests

8:24.05

14:18.33

29:36.36

1:04:44

2:15:13

9:08.86

6:18.64

8:24.42

46:15

30:08

49:07

14:31.30

1:04:58

1:37:06

1:18:17

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2009	10Kilometr	31:27	-	Jun 13, 2009	↓	-
2009	15Kilometr	46:15	-	Sep 20, 2009	↑	-
2009	Semi	1:07:39	-	Jan 18, 2009	↑	-
2009	Marathon	2:20:55	-	Apr 20, 2009	↓	-
2008	3000mSt	9:08.86	-	May 23, 2008	↑	-
2008	10Kilometr	31:23	-	Jun 14, 2008	↓	-
2008	20Kilometr	1:04:58	-	Sep 1, 2008	-	-
2008	Semi	1:06:07	-	Nov 16, 2008	↑	-
2007	3000mSt	9:32.35	-	Mar 31, 2007	↑	-
2007	10Kilometr	30:57	-	Nov 22, 2007	↓	-
2007	Semi	1:04:44	-	Jan 14, 2007	↑	-
2007	25Kilometr	1:18:17	-	May 12, 2007	↑	-
2007	30Kilometr	1:37:06	-	Feb 4, 2007	-	-
2007	Marathon	2:28:28	-	Aug 25, 2007	↓	IAAF World Championships
2006	2000Metres	6:18.64	-	Jun 17, 2006	-	-
2006	15Kilometr	46:44	-	Jul 9, 2006	↑	-
2006	Semi	1:06:58	-	Jan 15, 2006	↑	-
2006	Marathon	2:15:13	-	Oct 22, 2006	↓	-
2005	10000m	29:37.93	-	Apr 30, 2005	↑	-
2005	10MilesRoa	49:07	-	Apr 9, 2005	↑	-
2005	Semi	1:05:01	-	Jan 30, 2005	↑	-
2005	25Kilometr	1:19:42	-	May 14, 2005	↑	-
2004	5000m	14:25.85	-	Jun 10, 2004	↓	-
2004	10MilesRoa	51:16	-	Aug 28, 2004	↑	-
2004	Semi	1:08:36	-	Sep 26, 2004	↑	-
2004	Marathon	2:20:21	-	Oct 24, 2004	↓	-
2003	5000m	14:18.33	-	Mar 7, 2003	↓	-
2003	5000m-short-track	14:35.52	-	Feb 15, 2003	↓	-
2003	10000m	29:36.36	-	Apr 17, 2003	↑	-
2003	10Kilometr	30:08	-	Nov 8, 2003	↓	-
2003	10MilesRoa	51:05	-	Aug 23, 2003	↑	-
2002	3000m	8:24.05	-	May 10, 2002	-	-
2002	3000m-short-track	8:24.42	-	Feb 2, 2002	-	-
2002	5000m-short-track	14:31.30	-	Feb 9, 2002	↓	-
2002	10000m	29:52.64	-	Apr 27, 2002	↑	-

2009

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:29:49	-	Nov 15	San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Antonio, TX
15Kilometr	46:15	-	Sep 20	Shoreline Classic, Decatur, IL
10Kilometr	31:27	-	Jun 13	Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI
Marathon	2:20:55	-	Apr 20	Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
Semi	1:07:39	-	Jan 18	USA Half Marathon Championships, Houston, TX

2008

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:06:07	-	Nov 16	San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Antonio, TX
20Kilometr	1:04:58	-	Sep 1	New Haven US 20 km Championships, New Haven, CT
10Kilometr	31:23	-	Jun 14	Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI
3000mSt	9:08.86	-	May 23	Oshkosh NCAA Div. III Ch., Oshkosh, WI
3000mSt	9:10.95	-	May 15	Springfield ECAC Div III Ch., Springfield, MA
3000mSt	9:19.80	-	Apr 11	Lewisburg Bison Classic, Lewisburg, PA
Semi	1:08:18	-	Mar 16	Virginia Beach Shamrock Sportsfest, Virginia Beach, VA

2007

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:57	-	Nov 22	Detroit Turkey Trot, Detroit, MI
Marathon	2:28:28	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
25Kilometr	1:18:17	-	May 12	Grand Rapids Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
3000mSt	9:37.70	-	Apr 14	Lewisburg Bison Outdoor Classic, Lewisburg, PA
3000mSt	9:32.35	-	Mar 31	Ithaca Invitational, Ithaca, NY
30Kilometr	1:37:06	-	Feb 4	Tokyo Ohme Hochi Road Race, Tokyo
Semi	1:04:44	-	Jan 14	Houston US Half Marathon Championships, Houston, TX

2006

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:15:13	-	Oct 22	Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Semi	1:07:59	-	Aug 13	Chicago LaSalle Bank Distance Classic, Chicago, IL
15Kilometr	46:44	-	Jul 9	Utica Boilemaker, Utica, NY
2000Metres	6:18.64	-	Jun 17	Greensboro Nike Outdoor Nationals, Greensboro, NC
Marathon	2:19:57	-	Apr 17	Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
Semi	1:06:58	-	Jan 15	Houston Half Marathon, Houston, TX - US Half Marathon Ch.

2005

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
25Kilometr	1:19:42	-	May 14	Grand Rapids Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
10000m	29:37.93	-	Apr 30	Hillsdale Gina Relays, Hillsdale, MI
10MilesRoa	49:07	-	Apr 9	Louisville US Men’s 10 Miles Championships, Louisville, KY
Semi	1:05:01	-	Jan 30	Austin Half Marathon, Austin, TX

2004

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:20:21	-	Oct 24	Detroit Run Detroit, Detroit, MI
Semi	1:08:36	-	Sep 26	Toronto Half Marathon, Toronto
10MilesRoa	51:16	-	Aug 28	Flint Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI
5000m	14:25.85	-	Jun 10	Hillsdale Hansons Midwest Distance Solution, Hillsdale, MI
10MilesRoa	51:27	-	Apr 10	Louisville US Men's 10 Miles Championships, Louisville, KY

2003

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:08	-	Nov 8	Mobile US 10 km Championships, Mobile, AL
10MilesRoa	51:05	-	Aug 23	Flint Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI
5000m	14:21.4HT	-	May 16	Naperville NCC Invitational, Naperville, IL
10000m	29:36.36	-	Apr 17	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays University/Open, Walnut, CA
5000m	14:18.33	-	Mar 7	Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)
5000m-short-track	14:35.52	-	Feb 15	Indianapolis Cannon IV Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:24.05	-	May 10	Champaign May Twilight, Champaign, IL
10000m	29:52.64	-	Apr 27	Hillsdale Gina Relays, Hillsdale, MI
5000m-short-track	14:31.30	-	Feb 9	Indianapolis Cannon IV Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
3000m-short-track	8:24.42	-	Feb 2	Bloomington Indiana Relays, Bloomington, IN (i)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kyle O'Brien's Marathon personal best?

Kyle O'Brien's Marathon personal best is 2:15:13, set on Oct 22, 2006 in Chicago, IL (USA).

Which events does Kyle O'Brien compete in?

Kyle O'Brien competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Kyle O'Brien perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 2:20:55, set on Apr 20, 2009.