Neil Burton

Neil Burton

Born
Nov 22, 1982 (43 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 10 000 m

Neil Burton is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on November 22, 1982. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:58.18 in the 1500m, 8:22.85 in the 3000m, 14:11.96 in the 5000m, 29:38.21 in the 10000m and 1:06:32 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road29:31
2023 season best8:47.92Feb 19, 2023 · Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (SUI) (i)
Personal best · 10 000 m29:38.21
Last competitionSVM Nationalliga A, Stade d'Octodure, MartignySep 16, 2023 · 8:50.55

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 29:31, 10 000 m 29:38.21, 2023 season best 8:47.92 (Feb 19, 2023, Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (SUI) (i)) · Last competition: SVM Nationalliga A, Stade d'Octodure, Martigny, Sep 16, 2023, 8:50.55 · 43 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mRegensdorf 2019United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:58.18876 pts–
3000mBern 2012United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:22.85926 pts–
5000mKoblenz 2014United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:11.96961 pts–
10000mBirmingham 2013United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list29:38.21986 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20233000m Indoor8:47.92–Feb 19, 2023Swiss Indoor Championships, Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (i)
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:47.92–Feb 19, 2023Swiss Indoor Championships, Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (i)
20233000m 8:50.55–Sep 16, 2023SVM Nationalliga A, Stade d'Octodure, Martigny
20223000m 8:36.67–Aug 6, 2022Leichtathletikstadion Schachen, Aarau (SUI)
2021Marathon 2:34:20–Apr 25, 2021Pulford (GBR)
20203000m 8:36.96–Aug 5, 2020Stadion Hard, Langenthal (SUI)
20205000m 14:44.68–Aug 8, 2020Sportanlage Wisacher, Regensdorf (SUI)
202010000m 31:04.23–Jun 26, 2020Swiss 10,000m + 3000mSC Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Neil Burton's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 29:31, set on May 20, 2012 in Manchester (GBR).

Neil Burton competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 10 000 m.

2023 season best: 8:47.92, set on Feb 19, 2023 in Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (SUI) (i). Last competition: SVM Nationalliga A, Stade d'Octodure, Martigny on Sep 16, 2023, 8:50.55.