Philippa Bowden

Born
Mar 29, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
Marathon · 5000 m

Philippa Bowden is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on March 29, 1995. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:19.8h in the 800m, 4:21.81 in the 1500m, 4:56.12 in the Mile, 4:56.12 in the Mile and 9:10.58 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:25:47
2026 season best2:30:45Nov 1, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m15:22.84
Last competitionTCS New York City Marathon, New York, NYNov 1, 2026 · 2:30:45

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:25:47 (#594 all-time), 5000 m 15:22.84 (#943 all-time), 2026 season best 2:30:45 (Nov 1, 2026) · Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY, Nov 1, 2026, 2:30:45 · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mEastbourne 2014United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:19.8h835 pts––
1500mWatford 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:21.811,037 pts––
Mile2019United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:56.12939 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20194:56.12966 pts––
3000mLoughborough 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list9:10.581,071 pts––
5000mManchester 2024United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list15:22.841,120 pts#943–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:30:45–Nov 1, 2026TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY
2025Marathon 2:30:28–Apr 27, 2025TCS London Marathon
20241500m 4:22.36–May 25, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix
20243000m 9:10.58–Jun 22, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix
20245000m 15:22.84–Jun 29, 2024UK Championships
202410000m 32:26.25–May 18, 2024Night of the 10,000m PBs, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
2024RoadRace 37:53–Aug 18, 2024ASICS Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth High School, Falmouth, MA - Non-standard distance: 11,265m - 7 Miles
2024Semi 1:12:15–Apr 7, 2024Generali Berliner Halbmarathon, Berlin

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Philippa Bowden
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Philippa Bowden's Marathon personal best is 2:25:47, set on Sep 29, 2024 in Berlin (GER), #594 on the all-time list.

Philippa Bowden competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 2:30:45, set on Nov 1, 2026. Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY on Nov 1, 2026, 2:30:45.