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Lisa Cross

Lisa Cross

NZLNZLWomen
Birth dateMar 9, 1983
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Lisa Cross is a New Zealand long-distance runner, born on March 9, 1983. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:46.75 in the 3000m, 16:14.85 in the 5000m, 33:47.23 in the 10000m, 1:17:12 in the Semi and 2:51:00 in the Marathon. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
10 000 m
33:47.23
5000 m
16:14.85
2025 season best
33:47.23
Jan 18, 2025 · TET Stadium, Inglewood (NZL)
Last competition
Athletics Auckland 3000m Championships
Nov 15, 2025 · 9:46.75
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 10 000 m 33:47.23, 5000 m 16:14.85, 2025 season best 33:47.23 (Jan 18, 2025, TET Stadium, Inglewood (NZL)) · Last competition: Athletics Auckland 3000m Championships, Nov 15, 2025, 9:46.75 · 43 years old

PB

Personal bests

9:46.75
16:14.85
33:47.23
1:17:12
2:51:00
5Kilometre
16:25
10Kilometr
34:28
MountainCl
1:23:56

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
3000m
9:46.75-Nov 15, 2025
↑
Athletics Auckland 3000m Championships
2025
5Kilometre
16:25-May 3, 2025-New Zealand 5km Road Running Championships
2025
10000m
33:47.23-Jan 18, 2025
↑
New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2025
10Kilometr
34:28-Aug 30, 2025
↑
New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships
2025
MountainCl
1:23:56-Sep 28, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2024
5000m
16:14.85-Mar 14, 2024
↑
New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
2023
5000m
16:26.53-Dec 16, 2023
↑
Night of 5's
2023
CrossCount
37:43-Jul 29, 2023
↓
New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Spa Thermal Reserve, Taupō - XC 10.0km
2022
5000m
16:55.39-Mar 12, 2022
↑
Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland (NZL)
2022
10000m
35:48.55-Nov 19, 2022
↑
New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2022
CrossCount
36:44-Jul 30, 2022
↓
New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Taupō - XC 10.0km
2022
Marathon
2:41:12-May 15, 2022
↑
New Zealand Marathon Championships, Canterbury
2021
3000m
10:04.15-Nov 20, 2021
↑
AUT Millennium, Auckland (NZL)
2020
10000m
34:56.57-Mar 21, 2020
↑
New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland - Mixed Races
2019
10000m
35:06.49-Feb 16, 2019
↑
New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2019
Semi
1:18:22-Oct 20, 2019
↓
Auckland (NZL)
2019
Marathon
2:51:00-Jun 1, 2019
↑
Marathon, Christchurch
2018
10000m
34:23.51-Nov 10, 2018
↑
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2018
10Kilometr
35:40=-Sep 2, 2018
↑
New Zealand 10 km Road Running Championships, Cambridge
2018
Semi
1:17:12-Jun 12, 2018
↓
Auckland (NZL)

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:26.53-Dec 16Night of 5's
CrossCount
37:43-Jul 29New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Spa Thermal Reserve, Taupō - XC 10.0km
CrossCount
40:02-Feb 1844th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:48.55-Nov 19New Zealand 10,000m Championships
CrossCount
36:44-Jul 30New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Taupō - XC 10.0km
Marathon
2:41:12-May 15New Zealand Marathon Championships, Canterbury
5000m
16:55.39-Mar 12Dick Quax Memorial Meet, Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
10:04.15-Nov 20AAI McKinnon Shield #1, AUT Millennium, Auckland

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:56.57-Mar 21New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland - Mixed Races

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:37.41-Dec 15Auckland 10,000m Championships, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland - Mixed Races
Semi
1:18:22-Oct 20Barfoot & Thompson Half Marathon, Auckland
Marathon
2:55:04-Sep 15Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:51:00-Jun 1Marathon, Christchurch
10000m
35:06.49-Feb 16New Zealand 10,000m Championships

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:23.51-Nov 10Wellington - Mixed Races
Semi
1:18:57-Oct 28Half Marathon, Auckland
10Kilometr
35:40-Sep 2Cambridge New Zeeland 10 km Road Running Championships, Cambridge
Semi
1:17:12-Jun 12Half Marathon, Auckland

Honours

🥇

New Zealand 10,000m Championships

10,000 Metres

2025
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New Zealand 5km Road Running Championships

5 Kilometres Road

2025
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lisa Cross's 10 000 m personal best?

Lisa Cross's 10 000 m personal best is 33:47.23, set on Jan 18, 2025 in TET Stadium, Inglewood (NZL).

Which events does Lisa Cross compete in?

Lisa Cross competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Lisa Cross perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 33:47.23, set on Jan 18, 2025 in TET Stadium, Inglewood (NZL). Last competition: Athletics Auckland 3000m Championships on Nov 15, 2025, 9:46.75.