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Ruth Perkins

Ruth Perkins

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Birth dateSep 13, 1980
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Ruth Perkins is a United States long-distance runner, born on September 13, 1980. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 18:02.66 in the 5000m, 36:49.21 in the 10000m, 1:16:14 in the Semi, 2:40:04 in the Marathon and 56:07 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Marathon
2:40:04
Half Marathon
1:16:14
2019 season best
2:56:00
Oct 13, 2019 · Chicago, IL (USA)
2019 season best
Last competition
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Oct 13, 2019 · 2:56:00
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:40:04, Half Marathon 1:16:14, 2019 season best 2:56:00 (Oct 13, 2019, Chicago, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL, Oct 13, 2019, 2:56:00 · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:56:00-Oct 13, 2019
↓
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
2016
Semi
1:18:34-Jan 3, 2016
↓
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2016
Marathon
2:59:58-Feb 13, 2016
↓
U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials
2014
10Kilometr
35:14-Apr 27, 2014-Vancouver (CAN)
2014
25Kilometr
1:33:26-May 10, 2014
↑
Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
2014
Marathon
2:40:04-Oct 5, 2014
↓
St. Paul (USA)
2013
5000m
18:02.66-Jun 29, 2013-New York, NY (USA)
2013
10000m
36:49.21-Jun 28, 2013-New York, NY (USA)
2013
Marathon
2:51:08-Oct 6, 2013
↓
St. Paul (USA)
2012
15Kilometr
56:07-Oct 28, 2012-Tulsa, OK (USA)
2011
Semi
1:16:14-Jun 26, 2011
↓
Vancouver (CAN)
2011
25Kilometr
1:34:42-May 14, 2011
↑
Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
2010
Marathon
2:43:18-Oct 3, 2010
↓
St. Paul (USA)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:56:00-Oct 13Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:59:58-Feb 13U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials
Semi
1:18:34-Jan 3Jacksonville Half Marathon, Jacksonville, FL

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:04-Oct 5St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul
25Kilometr
1:33:26-May 10Grand Rapids Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
10Kilometr
35:14-Apr 27Vancouver Sun Run, Vancouver

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:51:08-Oct 6St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul
5000m
18:02.66-Jun 29New York USATF National Club Championships, New York, NY
10000m
36:49.21-Jun 28New York USATF National Club Championships, New York, NY

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
56:07-Oct 28Tulsa Run 15K, Tulsa, OK

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:14-Jun 26Vancouver Scotiabank Half Marathon, Vancouver
25Kilometr
1:34:42-May 14Grand Rapids Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
Semi
1:18:29-Jan 29USA Half Marathon Championships

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:18-Oct 3St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon (Men's US Marathon Ch.), St. Paul

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ruth Perkins's Marathon personal best?

Ruth Perkins's Marathon personal best is 2:40:04, set on Oct 5, 2014 in St. Paul (USA).

Which events does Ruth Perkins compete in?

Ruth Perkins competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Ruth Perkins perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:56:00, set on Oct 13, 2019 in Chicago, IL (USA). Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL on Oct 13, 2019, 2:56:00.