Ruben Garretsen

Ruben Garretsen

Born
Nov 29, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Ruben Garretsen is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on November 29, 1999. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:59.31 in the 800m, 3:54.64 in the 1500m, 8:28.72 in the 3000m, 14:55.56 in the 5000m and 4:08.22 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 1500 m3:54.64
2026 season best32:07Jan 11, 2026 · Valencia
Personal best · 3000 m8:28.72
Last competition10K Valencia Ibercaja by KiprunJan 11, 2026 · 32:07

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:54.64, 3000 m 8:28.72, 2026 season best 32:07 (Jan 11, 2026, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Jan 11, 2026, 32:07 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mUtrecht 2019Netherlands 800 m all-time list1:59.31778 pts–
1500mHengelo 2025Netherlands 1500 m all-time list3:54.64919 pts–
3000mUtrecht 2025Netherlands 3000 m all-time list8:28.72894 pts–
5000mNijmegen 2024Netherlands 5000 m all-time list14:55.56823 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 20254:08.22797 pts–
10KilometrValencia 202632:07–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 32:07–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
20251500m 3:54.64–Jun 9, 2025FBK Games - Talentenprogramma, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:08.22–Feb 22, 2025Dutch Indoor Championships
20253000m 8:28.72–Jul 11, 2025Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 4, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
20241500m 3:55.10–Jun 9, 2024Volvo Charels Grote Prijs Stad Lokeren Flanders Cup AVLO
20243000m 8:38.83–Aug 30, 2024Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 5, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht - Mixed Races
20245000m 14:55.56–May 18, 2024Next Generation Athletics
20231500m 4:06.40–Jun 2, 2023Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 2, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ruben Garretsen's 1500 m personal best is 3:54.64, set on Jun 9, 2025 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED).

Ruben Garretsen competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 32:07, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Valencia (ESP). Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun on Jan 11, 2026, 32:07.