Richard Slade

Born
Feb 19, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Richard Slade is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on February 19, 1999. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.89 in the 800m, 3:55.36 in the 1500m, 4:11.81 in the Mile, 7:58.01 in the 3000m and 13:46.92 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m7:58.01
2026 season best25:48Jan 25, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m13:46.92
Last competitionCross Cup de HannutJan 25, 2026 · 25:48

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 7:58.01, 5000 m 13:46.92, 2026 season best 25:48 (Jan 25, 2026) · Last competition: Cross Cup de Hannut, Jan 25, 2026, 25:48 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWatford 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:56.89839 pts–
1500mOxford 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:55.36910 pts–
MileOxford 2025United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:11.81935 pts–
3000mWatford 2025United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list7:58.011,068 pts–
5000mLondon 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:46.921,044 pts–
10000mLondon 2023United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:28.63915 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026CrossCount 25:48–Jan 25, 2026Cross Cup de Hannut
2025800m 1:56.89–Aug 6, 2025Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
20251500m 3:55.36–May 5, 2025Bannister Miles, Oxford University Track, Oxford
2025Mile 4:11.81–May 5, 2025Bannister Miles, Oxford University Track, Oxford
20253000m 7:58.01–Jul 12, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford
20255000m 13:46.92–May 23, 2025Comeback 5000 25, Millennium Arena, Battersea Park, London - Elite Event
2025CrossCount 23:25–Dec 14, 202531st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa
20243000m 8:09.79–Jul 24, 2024BMC Record Breaker, Tooting Bec Athletics Track, London
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Slade's 3000 m personal best is 7:58.01, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR).

Richard Slade competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 25:48, set on Jan 25, 2026. Last competition: Cross Cup de Hannut on Jan 25, 2026, 25:48.