Mel Brandon

New ZealandNew Zealand
Born
Oct 31, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

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.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:21:59
2025 season best1:24:24Apr 13, 2025 · Christchurch
2025 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:58:41
Last competitionWorld Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-PirineosSep 27, 2025 · 14:58:17
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos

As of Nov 13, 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 · 49 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiWellington 2023New Zealand Half Marathon all-time list1:21:59897 pts–
MarathonAuckland 2022New Zealand Marathon all-time list2:58:41866 pts–

Progression

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Mel Brandon competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

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.