Sam Eglen

Sam Eglen

Born
Nov 11, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 5000 m

Sam Eglen is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on November 11, 1994. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:41.98 in the 3000m, 14:20.59 in the 5000m, 1:05:58 in the Semi, 2:18:17 in the Marathon and 14:31 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:58
2026 season best2:18:17Oct 25, 2026 · Frankfurt
Personal best · 5000 m14:20.59
Last competitionMainova Frankfurt MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 2:18:17

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:05:58, 5000 m 14:20.59, 2026 season best 2:18:17 (Oct 25, 2026, Frankfurt (GER)) · Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 2:18:17 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mMilton Keynes 2022United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:41.98824 pts–
5000mLondon 2022United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:20.59933 pts–
MarathonFrankfurt 2026United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:18:17986 pts–
5KilometreLondon 202514:31–
10KilometrTelford 201931:00–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:18:17–Oct 25, 2026Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
20255Kilometre 14:31–Jun 25, 2025Top Flight by RunThrough - Battersea ChaseTheSun 5k
20243000m 8:46.96–Jul 6, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
20245000m 14:36.33–Jun 8, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix
2024Semi 1:05:58–Sep 1, 2024Big Half
20223000m 8:41.98–Jul 9, 2022Stantonbury Stadium, Milton Keynes (GBR)
20225000m 14:20.59–Aug 6, 2022Wimbledon Park Athletics Track, London (GBR)
20193000m 8:46.87–Aug 21, 2019Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam Eglen's Half Marathon personal best is 1:05:58, set on Sep 1, 2024 in London (GBR).

Sam Eglen competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 2:18:17, set on Oct 25, 2026 in Frankfurt (GER). Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 2:18:17.