Leah Marais

Born
Jan 1, 2010 (16 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Leah Marais is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2010. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:17.45 in the 800m, 4:38.43 in the 1500m, 5:10.14 in the Mile, 10:05.55 in the 3000m and 6:58.78 in the 2000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 1500 m4:38.43
2026 season best4:54.65Mar 8, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m10:05.55
Last competitionNew Zealand U18 Track & Field ChampionshipsMar 8, 2026 · 4:54.65

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:38.43, 3000 m 10:05.55, 2026 season best 4:54.65 (Mar 8, 2026) · Last competition: New Zealand U18 Track & Field Championships, Mar 8, 2026, 4:54.65 · 16 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mAuckland 2024New Zealand 800 m all-time list2:17.45871 pts–
1500mDunedin 2025New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:38.43917 pts–
MileAuckland 2024New Zealand Mile all-time list5:10.14848 pts–
3000mDunedin 2025New Zealand 3000 m all-time list10:05.55897 pts–
2000mAuckland 20226:58.78742 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:22.67–Feb 21, 2026Athletics Auckland Championships Weekend
20261500m 4:54.65–Mar 8, 2026New Zealand U18 Track & Field Championships
2025800m 2:19.70–Feb 2, 2025Athletics Auckland Championships, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
20251500m 4:38.43–Mar 8, 2025New Zealand U16 Championships
20253000m 10:05.55–Mar 6, 2025New Zealand U16 Championships
2024800m 2:17.45–Dec 14, 2024AAI McKinnon Shield #6, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
20241500m 4:52.38–Feb 3, 2024Athletics Auckland Championships
2024Mile 5:10.14–Mar 2, 2024McKinnon Shield 9 / AAI Pole Vault Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leah Marais's 1500 m personal best is 4:38.43, set on Mar 8, 2025 in The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL).

Leah Marais competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 4:54.65, set on Mar 8, 2026. Last competition: New Zealand U18 Track & Field Championships on Mar 8, 2026, 4:54.65.