Ron Hill

Born
Sep 25, 1938 (88 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 Miles Road

Ron Hill is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on September 25, 1938. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Marathon and 10MilesRoa.

His personal bests include 28:38.98 in the 10000m, 2:09:28 in the Marathon, 46:40 in the 10MilesRoa, 1:01:51 in the 20Kilometr and 20471 in the OneHour. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:09:28
1978 season best2:20:29Oct 22, 1978
Personal best · 10 Miles Road46:40
Last competitionNew York City MarathonOct 22, 1978 · 2:20:29

As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:09:28, 10 Miles Road 46:40, 1978 season best 2:20:29 (Oct 22, 1978) · Last competition: New York City Marathon, Oct 22, 1978, 2:20:29 · 88 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
10000mLondon 196928:38.981,073 pts–
MarathonEdinburgh 19702:09:281,140 pts–
10MilesRoaCarlisle 197446:40–
20KilometrManchester 19741:01:51–
OneHourLeicester 196820471–
25,000MetrBolton 19651:15:22.6h–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1978Marathon 2:20:29–Oct 22, 1978New York City Marathon
1976Marathon 2:19:43–Oct 24, 1976–
197510MilesRoa 48:32–Oct 19, 1975–
1975Marathon 2:12:35–Jun 15, 1975–
197410MilesRoa 46:40–Nov 23, 1974–
197420Kilometr 1:01:51–Jun 30, 1974–
1972Marathon 2:16:30.6–Sep 10, 1972The XX Olympic Games
1971Marathon 2:14:35–Aug 15, 1971Helsinki European Championships
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Ron Hill's Marathon personal best is 2:09:28, set on Jul 23, 1970 in Edinburgh (GBR).

Ron Hill competes in the Marathon and 10 Miles Road.

1978 season best: 2:20:29, set on Oct 22, 1978. Last competition: New York City Marathon on Oct 22, 1978, 2:20:29.