Laura Karkkulainen
FinlandActive- Born
- Oct 29, 1992 (34 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 m
Laura Karkkulainen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on October 29, 1992. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 2:23.33 in the 800m, 4:46.07 in the 1500m, 4:46.07 in the 1500m, 10:05.43 in the 3000m and 9:59.79 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 3000 m10:05.43
2026 season best10:49.59Jan 25, 2026 · Areena, Joensuu
Personal best · 5000 m17:25.55
Last competitionPohjan TähtigamesJun 18, 2026 · 18:31.34
As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m 10:05.43, 5000 m 17:25.55, 2026 season best 10:49.59 (Jan 25, 2026, Areena, Joensuu (FIN)) · Last competition: Pohjan Tähtigames, Jun 18, 2026, 18:31.34 · 34 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIndoorJoensuu 20204:46.07880 pts–
3000mIndoorTampere 20209:59.79933 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 10:49.59 | – | Jan 25, 2026 | Pohjois-Karjalan avoimet pm-hallit / North Karelia area champs |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 10:52.24 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Areena Indoor Games |
| 2026 | 5000m | 18:31.34 | – | Jun 18, 2026 | Pohjan Tähtigames |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 15:49 | – | Oct 11, 2025 | Finnish Cross County Championships, Vöyri - XC 4.0km |
| 2024 | 1500m Indoor | 4:51.81 | – | Jan 20, 2024 | Pohjois-Karjalan avoimet pm-hallit / North Karelia area champs |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:54.49 | – | Jul 20, 2024 | Motonet GP Joensuu, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |
| 2024 | 3000m Indoor | 10:15.18 | – | Jan 21, 2024 | Pohjois-Karjalan avoimet pm-hallit / North Karelia area champs |
| 2024 | 5000m | 18:29.16 | – | Aug 17, 2024 | Motonet GP - Oulu |