Paul Whittaker

Paul Whittaker

Born
Jul 14, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

Paul Whittaker is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on July 14, 1989. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:59.04 in the 1500m, 8:16.45 in the 3000m, 14:10.06 in the 5000m, 30:14.29 in the 10000m and 1:05:56 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road29:40
2026 season best30:26Jan 11, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m14:10.06
Last competition10K Valencia Ibercaja by KiprunJan 11, 2026 · 30:26

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 29:40, 5000 m 14:10.06, 2026 season best 30:26 (Jan 11, 2026) · Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Jan 11, 2026, 30:26 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mChelmsford 2013United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:59.04866 pts–
3000mWatford 2015United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:16.45962 pts–
5000mSolihull 2012United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:10.06967 pts–
10000mLondon 2019United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:14.29935 pts–
SemiBarcelona 2023United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:05:56960 pts–
MarathonValencia 2024United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:22:13920 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 30:26–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
202510Kilometr 30:25–Nov 16, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Fulham 10k
2025Semi 1:10:17–Oct 5, 2025Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon, Cardiff
2024Semi 1:07:38–Aug 25, 2024Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:22:13–Dec 1, 2024Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2023Semi 1:05:56–Feb 19, 2023Edreams Mitja Zurich Marato Barcelona, Barcelona
2020Semi 1:05:57–Mar 1, 2020The Vitality Big Half
20195000m 14:34.80–Jun 12, 2019Braintree (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Paul Whittaker's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 29:40, set on Feb 5, 2012 in Chichester (GBR).

Paul Whittaker competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 30:26, set on Jan 11, 2026. Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun on Jan 11, 2026, 30:26.