Paul Selden

Paul Selden

Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Paul Selden is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:05.38 in the 1500m, 8:30.31 in the 3000m, 8:32.21 in the 3000m, 14:45.40 in the 5000m and 31:13.93 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:06:17
2026 season best1:06:17Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX
Personal best · Marathon2:22:16
Last competitionPortland Track FestivalJun 21, 2026 · 8:34.68

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:06:17, Marathon 2:22:16, 2026 season best 1:06:17 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 21, 2026, 8:34.68

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorSC 20218:30.31905 pts–
3000mOR 2025United States 3000 m all-time list8:32.21876 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:34.68–Jun 21, 2026Portland Track Festival
20265000m 14:54.70–May 9, 2026Portland Twilight
2026Semi 1:06:17–Jan 11, 2026Aramco Houston Half Marathon
20253000m 8:32.21–Jun 15, 2025Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
2024Marathon 2:22:16–Oct 13, 2024Bank of America Chicago Marathon
20225000m 14:59.63–Jul 8, 2022Stumptown Twilight Meet, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
20211500m 4:05.38–Apr 9, 2021Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
20213000m-short-track Indoor8:30.31–Feb 6, 2021South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Paul Selden's Half Marathon personal best is 1:06:17, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA).

Paul Selden competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:06:17, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 21, 2026, 8:34.68.