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Mel Brandon

NZLNZLWomen
Birth dateOct 31, 1977
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Mel Brandon is a New Zealand long-distance runner, born on October 31, 1977. She competes primarily in the Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 1:21:59 in the Semi and 2:58:41 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:21:59
Marathon
2:58:41
2025 season best
1:24:24
Apr 13, 2025 · Christchurch (NZL)
2025 season best
Last competition
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Sep 27, 2025 · 14:58:17
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: Half Marathon 1:21:59, Marathon 2:58:41, 2025 season best 1:24:24 (Apr 13, 2025, Christchurch (NZL)) · Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos, Sep 27, 2025, 14:58:17 · 48 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Semi
1:24:24-Apr 13, 2025
↓
Christchurch Half Marathon
2025
LongTrail
14:58:17-Sep 27, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2023
Semi
1:21:59-Jun 25, 2023
↓
New Zealand Half Marathon Championships
2022
Marathon
2:58:41-Jan 23, 2022-ASB Auckland Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LongTrail
14:58:17-Sep 27World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
LongTrail
14:58:17-Sep 26World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Semi
1:24:24-Apr 13Christchurch Half Marathon

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:21:59-Jun 25New Zealand Half Marathon Championships

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:58:41-Oct 30Auckland Marathon
Marathon
2:58:41-Jan 23ASB Auckland Marathon

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mel Brandon's Half Marathon personal best?

Mel Brandon's Half Marathon personal best is 1:21:59, set on Jun 25, 2023 in Sky Stadium & surrounds, Wellington (NZL).

Which events does Mel Brandon compete in?

Mel Brandon competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Mel Brandon perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:24:24, set on Apr 13, 2025 in Christchurch (NZL). Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos on Sep 27, 2025, 14:58:17.