Matthew Merrick

Matthew Merrick

Events
3000 m

Matthew Merrick is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:55.4h in the 800m, 3:52.95 in the 1500m, 7:57.55 in the 3000m, 14:14.38 in the 5000m and 2:36:24 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m7:57.55
2026 season best8:13.18Feb 15, 2026 · Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
Last competitionGreat Manchester RunMay 31, 2026 · 29:18

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 7:57.55, 2026 season best 8:13.18 (Feb 15, 2026, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: Great Manchester Run, May 31, 2026, 29:18

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAldershot 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:55.4h878 pts––
1500mLoughborough 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:52.95940 pts––
3000mTwickenham 2025United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list7:57.551,071 pts––
5000mLondon 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:14.38953 pts––
MarathonAmsterdam 2023United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:36:24703 pts––
5KilometreNijmegen 202613:53–#188

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:13.18–Feb 15, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
20263000m Indoor8:13.18–Feb 15, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
20265Kilometre 13:53–Apr 18, 2026Seven Hills Record Run
202610Kilometr 29:18–May 31, 2026Great Manchester Run
20253000m 7:57.55–Jun 18, 2025St Mary's University BMC Record Breaker, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham
20255000m 14:14.38–Jul 4, 2025The London 5000, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
2023Marathon 2:36:24–Oct 15, 2023TCS Amsterdam Marathon
20221500m 3:52.95–May 22, 2022Loughborough International, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough - Invitational Events
FAQ

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Matthew Merrick's 3000 m personal best is 7:57.55, set on Jun 18, 2025 in Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham (GBR).

Matthew Merrick competes in the 3000 m.

2026 season best: 8:13.18, set on Feb 15, 2026 in Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (GBR) (i). Last competition: Great Manchester Run on May 31, 2026, 29:18.