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Nakita Burke

Nakita Burke

IRLIRLWomen
Birth dateAug 5, 1987
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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.

Key facts
5000 m
16:01.21
10 Kilometres Road
34:08
2026 season best
16:22
Aug 23, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Antrim Coast 5k
Aug 23, 2026 · 16:22
Antrim Coast 5k
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 25, 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

PB

Personal bests

4:29.78
9:28.27
16:01.21
3000m-short-track
9:35.18
10Kilometr
34:08
5MilesRoad
26:56

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5Kilometre
16:22-Aug 23, 2026
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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
9:35.18-Jan 6, 2024
↓
National League Round 1
2024
3000m-short-track
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
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Irish Championships
2023
CrossCount
20:56-Oct 15, 2023
↓
Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 6.0km
2022
1500m
4:29.78-Jun 18, 2022-Northern Ireland Senior Championships, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
2022
5Kilometre
16:41-Apr 6, 2022
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2022
5000m
16:43.19-Jun 25, 2022
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Irish Championships
2022
CrossCount
22:23-Oct 22, 2022
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Northern Ireland International Cross Country, Dundoland, Belfast - XC 6.0km
2022
10Kilometr
33:49-Jun 5, 2022
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2021
5000m
16:13.20-Jul 31, 2021
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Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR)
2021
CrossCount
28:51-Nov 21, 2021
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Irish Cross Country Championships, Santry, Dublin - XC 8.0km
2021
10Kilometr
34:20-Dec 4, 2021
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Belfast (GBR)
2020
5000m
16:34.21-Aug 13, 2020
↑
Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR)
2020
5MilesRoad
26:56-Jan 26, 2020
↓
Dublin (IRL)
2019
10Kilometr
34:08-Dec 8, 2019
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Telford (GBR)
2018
10Kilometr
34:57-Dec 1, 2018
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Belfast (GBR)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:22-Aug 23Antrim Coast 5k
5MilesRoad
27:44-Jun 21Irish 5 Mile Road Running Championships

2025

1 performance

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
28:27-Nov 17Irish Cross Country Championships, Castle Irvine Estate, Irvinestown - XC 7.5km
CrossCount
20:43-Oct 13Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 8.0km
3000m-short-track
9:35.18-Jan 6National League Round 1

2023

6 performances

2022

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:22-Dec 3Seeley Cup 10K, Belfast
CrossCount
28:44-Nov 20Irish Cross Country Championships, Donegal - XC 8.0km
CrossCount
22:23-Oct 22Northern Ireland International Cross Country, Dundoland, Belfast - XC 6.0km
5000m
16:43.19-Jun 25Irish Championships
1500m
4:29.78-Jun 18Northern Ireland Senior Championships, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
10Kilometr
33:49-Jun 5Vhi Women's Mini Marathon, Dublin
5000m
16:46.58-May 14Belfast Irish Milers Meet
5Kilometre
16:41-Apr 6Deep River Rock Queen’s 5k, Belfast
CrossCount
24:02-Feb 6ECCC Cross Country, Oeiras - XC 10.0km
CrossCount
29:16-Jan 22Northern Ireland International Cross Country, Dundoland, Belfast - XC 8.0km

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:20-Dec 4Seeley Cup 10K, Belfast
CrossCount
28:51-Nov 21Irish Cross Country Championships, Santry, Dublin - XC 8.0km
10Kilometr
34:37-Oct 24Leeds Abbey Dash – 10k for Age UK, Leeds
5000m
16:13.20-Jul 31Northern Ireland & Ulster Senior Championships, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
5000m
16:26.83-Jun 26Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
5000m
16:26.83-Jun 25Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:58.76-Sep 12Northern Ireland & Ulster Senior / U20 / U18 Championships, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
5000m
16:57.21-Aug 22Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
5000m
16:34.21-Aug 13City of Lisburn Inter Club Invitational, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
5MilesRoad
26:56-Jan 26AXA Raheny 5 Mile, Dublin

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:08-Dec 8Telford 10K, Telford
10Kilometr
34:37-Nov 30Seeley Cup 10K, Belfast
10Kilometr
35:10-Oct 27Leeds Abbey Dash 10K, Leeds
10Kilometr
34:34-Mar 31Titanic Quarter 10K, Belfast

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:57-Dec 1Seeley Cup 10K, Belfast
10Kilometr
36:38-Jun 3Dublin Women's Mini Marathon, Dublin

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nakita Burke's 5000 m personal best?

Nakita Burke's 5000 m personal best is 16:01.21, set on Jul 30, 2023 in Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin (IRL).

Which events does Nakita Burke compete in?

Nakita Burke competes in the 5000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Nakita Burke perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 16:22, set on Aug 23, 2026. Last competition: Antrim Coast 5k on Aug 23, 2026, 16:22.