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Ruth Jones

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateJun 24, 1996
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Ruth Jones is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on June 24, 1996. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Marathon and 5Kilometre.

Her personal bests include 17:40.03 in the 5000m, 3:00:05 in the Marathon, 17:17 in the 5Kilometre and 35:38 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
35:38
5 Kilometres Road
17:17
2025 season best
52:17
Sep 26, 2025
2025 season best
Last competition
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Sep 26, 2025 · 52:17
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 35:38, 5 Kilometres Road 17:17, 2025 season best 52:17 (Sep 26, 2025) · Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos, Sep 26, 2025, 52:17 · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

17:40.03
3:00:05
5Kilometre
17:17
10Kilometr
35:38

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
VerticalUp
52:17-Sep 26, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2022
3000m
10:45.73-Jul 27, 2022--
2022
5Kilometre
16:42-Aug 26, 2022
↑
Mid Cheshire 5K, Kingsley
2022
10Kilometr
35:08-May 1, 2022
↑
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2022
Marathon
3:00:05-Dec 4, 2022-Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
2021
5Kilometre
17:17-Apr 30, 2021
↑
Kingsley (GBR)
2021
10Kilometr
35:38-Dec 27, 2021
↑
Clitheroe (GBR)
2017
5000m
17:40.03-Jun 10, 2017-Manchester (GBR)

2025

2 performances

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:00:05-Dec 4Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
5Kilometre
16:42-Aug 26Mid Cheshire 5K, Kingsley
3000m
10:45.73-Jul 27Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
3000m
10:53.94-Jul 13BMC Regional Races, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough - Mixed Races
10Kilometr
35:08-May 1Alderley Edge bypass 10K, Wilmslow
5Kilometre
17:15-Apr 22York 5K, York

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:38-Dec 27Ribble Valley 10k, Clitheroe
10Kilometr
36:05-Oct 24Leeds Abbey Dash – 10k for Age UK, Leeds
5Kilometre
17:17-Apr 30Mid Cheshire 5k, Kingsley

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:40.03-Jun 10Manchester Northern Ch., Manchester

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ruth Jones's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Ruth Jones's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 35:38, set on Dec 27, 2021 in Clitheroe (GBR).

Which events does Ruth Jones compete in?

Ruth Jones competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5 Kilometres Road.

How did Ruth Jones perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 52:17, set on Sep 26, 2025. Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos on Sep 26, 2025, 52:17.