Melanie Townsend

Melanie Townsend

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Feb 22, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Melanie Townsend is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on February 22, 1993. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:28.46 in the 1500m, 5:12.98 in the Mile, 5:12.98 in the Mile, 10:01.13 in the 3000m and 16:10.30 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 10 000 m34:00.24
2026 season best35:35Jul 26, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:10.30
Last competitionNike Melbourne Marathon Festival - MarathonOct 11, 2026 · 2:41:47
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 34:00.24, 5000 m 16:10.30, 2026 season best 35:35 (Jul 26, 2026) · Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 2:41:47 · 33 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2014Australia 1500 m all-time list4:28.46988 pts––
Mile2013Australia Mile all-time list5:12.98831 pts––
MileIndoorAZ 20135:12.98857 pts––
3000mMelbourne 2010Australia 3000 m all-time list10:01.13911 pts––
5000mCA 2014Australia 5000 m all-time list16:10.301,031 pts––
10000mCA 2016Australia 10 000 m all-time list34:00.241,036 pts––

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 35:35–Jul 26, 2026Lakeside:10, Albert Park, Melbourne
2026Semi 1:18:05–Aug 9, 2026XCR Rd 8 - Wendouree Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:41:47–Oct 11, 2026Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon
202510Kilometr 36:40–Jul 27, 2025Lakeside:10
2025CrossCount 38:23–Aug 23, 2025Oceania and Australian Cross Country Championships, Victoria Park, Ballarat - XC 10.0km
2022Marathon 2:53:03–Oct 2, 2022Melbourne (AUS)
20215000m 16:30.70–Mar 2, 2021Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne (AUS)
202010Kilometr 36:08–Dec 13, 2020Launceston (AUS)
Compare me with Melanie Townsend
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Melanie Townsend's 10 000 m personal best is 34:00.24, set on Apr 14, 2016 in Walnut, CA (USA).

Melanie Townsend competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 35:35, set on Jul 26, 2026. Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Marathon on Oct 11, 2026, 2:41:47.