Padraig Heffernan

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Feb 10, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Padraig Heffernan is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on February 10, 2006. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:55.85 in the 1500m, 4:26.66 in the Mile, 8:25.31 in the 3000m, 14:36.38 in the 5000m and 9:12.23 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:12.23
2026 season best9:02.23Apr 12, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m8:25.31
Last competitionUQ Sport 1500m Classic, UQ Athletic Centre, St Lucia, Brisbane - U20 EventsOct 28, 2026 · 3:49.00
UQ Sport 1500m Classic, UQ Athletic Centre, St Lucia, Brisbane - U20 Events

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:12.23, 3000 m 8:25.31, 2026 season best 9:02.23 (Apr 12, 2026) · Last competition: UQ Sport 1500m Classic, UQ Athletic Centre, St Lucia, Brisbane - U20 Events, Oct 28, 2026, 3:49.00 · 20 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mBrisbane 2024Australia 1500 m all-time list3:55.85904 pts––
MileBrisbane 2024Australia Mile all-time list4:26.66772 pts––
3000mBrisbane 2023Australia 3000 m all-time list8:25.31913 pts––
5000mAdelaide 2024Australia 5000 m all-time list14:36.38882 pts––
3000mStPerth 2025Australia 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:12.23944 pts–#911
5KilometreGold Coast 202215:35––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:49.00–Oct 28, 2026UQ Sport 1500m Classic, UQ Athletic Centre, St Lucia, Brisbane - U20 Events
2026Mile 4:19.31–Feb 21, 2026Dane Bird-Smith Shield & QLD 10,000m Race Walk Championships
20263000m 8:22.84–Feb 28, 2026Queensland 3000m Championships
20263000mSt 9:02.23–Apr 12, 2026Australian Championships
202610Kilometr 29:48–Sep 20, 2026Run Prix
20251500m 3:57.11–Mar 16, 2025Queensland Athletics Championships, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane
20253000m 8:29.27–Mar 1, 2025Queensland 3000m Championships, UQ Athletic Centre, St Lucia, Brisbane
20253000mSt 9:12.23–Apr 11, 2025Australian U20 Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Padraig Heffernan's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:12.23, set on Apr 11, 2025 in WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS).

Padraig Heffernan competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 9:02.23, set on Apr 12, 2026. Last competition: UQ Sport 1500m Classic, UQ Athletic Centre, St Lucia, Brisbane - U20 Events on Oct 28, 2026, 3:49.00.