Nick Bester

Nick Bester

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Dec 16, 1989 (36 years old)
Events
Marathon · 5 Kilometres Road

Nick Bester is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on December 16, 1989. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:50.41 in the 3000m, 15:20.93 in the 5000m, 32:54.56 in the 10000m, 1:09:41 in the Semi and 2:19:45 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Marathon2:19:45
2026 season best2:25:28Mar 1, 2026 · Tokyo
2026 season best
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road14:37
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5kJul 29, 2026 · 15:06
Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:19:45, 5 Kilometres Road 14:37, 2026 season best 2:25:28 (Mar 1, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k, Jul 29, 2026, 15:06 · 36 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mLondon 2018South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:50.41781 pts–
5000mLondon 2019South Africa 5000 m all-time list15:20.93748 pts–
10000mLondon 2019South Africa 10 000 m all-time list32:54.56724 pts–
SemiLondon 2020South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:09:41829 pts–
MarathonBerlin 2024South Africa Marathon all-time list2:19:45961 pts–
5KilometreLondon 202514:37–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 15:06–Jul 29, 2026Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k
2026Marathon 2:25:28–Mar 1, 2026Tokyo Marathon
20255Kilometre 14:37–Jun 25, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k
2025Marathon 2:27:16–Dec 7, 2025Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia
2024Marathon 2:19:45–Sep 29, 2024BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
202310Kilometr 32:07–Jul 29, 2023City-Nachtlauf
2023Marathon 2:21:29–Feb 19, 2023Zurich Maraton de Sevilla, Sevilla
20225Kilometre 14:35–Feb 12, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nick Bester's Marathon personal best is 2:19:45, set on Sep 29, 2024 in Berlin (GER).

Nick Bester competes in the Marathon and 5 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 2:25:28, set on Mar 1, 2026 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k on Jul 29, 2026, 15:06.