Matthew Pickering

Events
5000 m · 1500 m

Matthew Pickering is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.77 in the 1500m, 8:37.38 in the 3000m, 14:18.92 in the 5000m, 14:35 in the 5Kilometre and 30:21 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 5000 m14:18.92
2026 season best14:28.04May 4, 2026 · Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
Personal best · 1500 m3:48.77
Last competitionBritish Milers Club Grand PrixAug 9, 2026 · 8:10.14

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:18.92, 1500 m 3:48.77, 2026 season best 14:28.04 (May 4, 2026, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff (GBR)) · Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix, Aug 9, 2026, 8:10.14

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mWatford 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:48.77992 pts––
3000mBirmingham 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:37.38848 pts–#502
5000mBirmingham 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:18.92938 pts––
5KilometreLeicester 202514:35––
10KilometrLondon 202530:21––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:48.77–Jun 24, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
20263000m 8:10.14–Aug 9, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20265000m 14:28.04–May 4, 2026BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
2026CrossCount 31:56–Mar 14, 2026FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km
20251500m 3:53.77–May 28, 2025Hercules Wimbledon 1500m Night of Races, Wimbledon Park Athletics Track, London - Mixed Races
20255000m 14:18.92–Jun 7, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham - National Events
20255Kilometre 14:35–Mar 15, 2025Podium Festival
202510Kilometr 30:21–Feb 15, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea 10k, London
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Pickering's 5000 m personal best is 14:18.92, set on Jun 7, 2025 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR).

Matthew Pickering competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 14:28.04, set on May 4, 2026 in Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff (GBR). Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix on Aug 9, 2026, 8:10.14.