Leigh Sharek

Leigh Sharek

Born
Sep 23, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Leigh Sharek is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 23, 1988. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 5:05.63 in the Mile, 9:42.15 in the 3000m, 9:43.30 in the 3000m, 16:46.28 in the 5000m and 1:17:01 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:35:52
2026 season best1:02:28Sep 19, 2026 · New York, NY
Personal best · Half Marathon1:17:01
Last competitionNew Balance Bronx 10 MileSep 19, 2026 · 1:02:28

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:35:52, Half Marathon 1:17:01, 2026 season best 1:02:28 (Sep 19, 2026, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: New Balance Bronx 10 Mile, Sep 19, 2026, 1:02:28 · 38 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileNY 2021United States Mile all-time list5:05.63420 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20229:42.15553 pts––
3000m2020United States 3000 m all-time list9:43.30537 pts––
5000mNY 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:46.28523 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610MilesRoa 1:02:28–Sep 19, 2026New Balance Bronx 10 Mile
20255000m Indoor17:14.34–Jan 23, 2025NYRR Night at the Races #3
20255000m-short-track Indoor17:14.34–Jan 23, 2025NYRR Night at the Races #3
20255000Metres Indoor17:14.34–Jan 23, 2025NYRR Night at the Races #3
2025Semi 1:17:01–Mar 22, 2025Project 13.1
2025Marathon 2:35:52–Dec 7, 2025California International Marathon
20245000m 16:46.28–May 3, 2024Trials of Miles at Icahn
2024Semi 1:18:25–Mar 17, 2024United Airlines NYC Half
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leigh Sharek's Marathon personal best is 2:35:52, set on Dec 7, 2025 in Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA (USA).

Leigh Sharek competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:02:28, set on Sep 19, 2026 in New York, NY (USA). Last competition: New Balance Bronx 10 Mile on Sep 19, 2026, 1:02:28.