Ryan Root
- Born
- Oct 30, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Ryan Root is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 30, 1991. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:59.71 in the 1500m, 4:31.64 in the Mile, 8:44.38 in the 3000m, 8:26.19 in the 3000m and 14:37.62 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Marathon2:15:22
2024 season best2:24:33Feb 3, 2024 · Orlando, FL
Personal best · Half Marathon1:04:52
Last competitionU.S. Olympic Team Trials - MarathonFeb 3, 2024 · 2:24:33
As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:15:22, Half Marathon 1:04:52, 2024 season best 2:24:33 (Feb 3, 2024, Orlando, FL (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon, Feb 3, 2024, 2:24:33 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorIL 20114:31.64758 pts–
3000mIndoorIL 20148:26.19927 pts–
5000mIndoorNE 201414:34.76927 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:24:33 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon |
| 2023 | 10000m | 30:23.49 | – | Apr 14, 2023 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:07:02 | – | Mar 25, 2023 | Project 13.1 |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:19:20 | – | Nov 5, 2023 | TCS New York Marathon, New York, NY |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:07:33 | – | May 1, 2022 | UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:16:10 | – | Dec 4, 2022 | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 31:11.39 | – | Feb 26, 2021 | St. Michael's HS, Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 32:28 | – | Sep 6, 2021 | Fort Collins, CO (USA) |