Nakita Burke
IrelandActive- Born
- Aug 5, 1987 (39 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 10 Kilometres Road
Nakita Burke is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on August 5, 1987. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:29.78 in the 1500m, 9:28.27 in the 3000m, 16:01.21 in the 5000m, 9:35.18 in the 3000m-short-track and 34:08 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 5000 m16:01.21
2026 season best16:22Aug 23, 2026
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road34:08
Last competitionAntrim Coast 5kAug 23, 2026 · 16:22
As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:01.21, 10 Kilometres Road 34:08, 2026 season best 16:22 (Aug 23, 2026) · Last competition: Antrim Coast 5k, Aug 23, 2026, 16:22 · 39 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000m-short-trackIndoorDublin 20249:35.181,011 pts––
10KilometrTelford 201934:08––
5MilesRoadDublin 202026:56–#6
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 16:22 | – | Aug 23, 2026 | Antrim Coast 5k |
| 2026 | 5MilesRoad | 27:44 | – | Jun 21, 2026 | Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 35:53 | – | Feb 2, 2025 | 48.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 9:35.18 | – | Jan 6, 2024 | National League Round 1 |
| 2024 | 3000m Indoor | 9:35.18 | – | Jan 6, 2024 | National League Round 1 |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 20:43 | – | Oct 13, 2024 | Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 8.0km |
| 2023 | 3000m | 9:28.27 | – | May 13, 2023 | Belfast Irish Milers Meet, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
| 2023 | 5000m | 16:01.21 | – | Jul 30, 2023 | Irish Championships |