Ruth Friend

Events
1500 m

Ruth Friend is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:43.12 in the 1500m and 10:20.41 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:43.12
2026 season best10:20.41Jun 6, 2026 · Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
Last competitionBMC PB ClassicJun 6, 2026 · 10:20.41

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:43.12, 2026 season best 10:20.41 (Jun 6, 2026, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR)) · Last competition: BMC PB Classic, Jun 6, 2026, 10:20.41

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLeeds 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:43.12884 pts–
3000mLoughborough 2026United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list10:20.41853 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 10:20.41–Jun 6, 2026BMC PB Classic
20251500m 4:43.12–Jun 2, 2025Leeds BMC, Beckett Park Athletics Centre, Leeds - Mixed Races
20241500m 4:53.92–Jun 1, 2024BMC PB Classic
20243000m 10:35.32–May 11, 2024Yorkshire County Athletics Association Track and Field Championships, Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Cudworth
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ruth Friend's 1500 m personal best is 4:43.12, set on Jun 2, 2025 in Beckett Park Athletics Centre, Leeds (GBR).

Ruth Friend competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 10:20.41, set on Jun 6, 2026 in Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR). Last competition: BMC PB Classic on Jun 6, 2026, 10:20.41.