Richard Allen

Richard Allen

Born
Oct 25, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
3000 m · 10 000 m

Richard Allen is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 25, 1995. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:52.82 in the 1500m, 7:54.06 in the 3000m, 13:59.53 in the 5000m, 28:54.95 in the 10000m and 14:01 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m7:54.06
2026 season best29:10Apr 19, 2026 · Vancouver
Personal best · 10 000 m28:54.95
Last competitionTop Flight by RunThrough - Altrincham 10kSep 6, 2026 · 29:36

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 7:54.06, 10 000 m 28:54.95, 2026 season best 29:10 (Apr 19, 2026, Vancouver (CAN)) · Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Altrincham 10k, Sep 6, 2026, 29:36 · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mLeeds 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:52.82942 pts––
3000mWatford 2018United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list7:54.061,091 pts––
5000mBirmingham 2018United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:59.531,002 pts––
10000mLondon 2018United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list28:54.951,049 pts––
5KilometreLeicester 202414:01––
10KilometrVancouver 202629:10–#635

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 29:10–Apr 19, 2026Vancouver Sun Run
20255Kilometre 14:14–Jul 20, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Aintree 5k, Liverpool
20245Kilometre 14:01–Mar 16, 2024Podium Festival
202410Kilometr 29:30–Dec 29, 2024Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe
202310000m 29:05.34–May 20, 2023Night of the 10,000m PB’s
20221500m 3:52.82–Jun 6, 2022South Leeds Stadium, Leeds (GBR)
20223000m 8:26.12–Jul 9, 2022Stantonbury Stadium, Milton Keynes (GBR)
20225000m 14:00.03–Jul 9, 2022Stantonbury Stadium, Milton Keynes (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Allen's 3000 m personal best is 7:54.06, set on Jul 25, 2018 in Watford (GBR).

Richard Allen competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 29:10, set on Apr 19, 2026 in Vancouver (CAN). Last competition: Top Flight by RunThrough - Altrincham 10k on Sep 6, 2026, 29:36.