Sarah Drought

Born
Apr 4, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
3000 m · Half Marathon

Sarah Drought is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on April 4, 1988. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:20.31 in the 800m, 4:28.54 in the 1500m, 4:56.25 in the Mile, 9:24.77 in the 3000m and 16:57.73 in the 5000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 m9:24.77
2026 season best36:58Aug 29, 2026 · New Plymouth
Personal best · Half Marathon1:15:44
Last competitionNew Zealand 10km Road ChampionshipsAug 29, 2026 · 36:58

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 9:24.77, Half Marathon 1:15:44, 2026 season best 36:58 (Aug 29, 2026, New Plymouth (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand 10km Road Championships, Aug 29, 2026, 36:58 · 38 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mHastings 2011New Zealand 800 m all-time list2:20.31828 pts–
1500mHamilton 2013New Zealand 1500 m all-time list4:28.54987 pts–
MileWellington 2010New Zealand Mile all-time list4:56.25938 pts–
3000mWellington 2013New Zealand 3000 m all-time list9:24.771,025 pts–
5000mWellington 2014New Zealand 5000 m all-time list16:57.73946 pts–
10000mWellington 2022New Zealand 10 000 m all-time list34:36.411,006 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 36:58–Aug 29, 2026New Zealand 10km Road Championships
202310Kilometr 35:24–Sep 10, 2023New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships
2023CrossCount 37:53–Feb 18, 202344th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2023Semi 1:15:44–Jun 25, 2023New Zealand Half Marathon Championships
20225000m 17:21.77–Feb 20, 2022Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL)
202210000m 34:36.41–Nov 19, 2022New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2022CrossCount 38:48–Jul 30, 2022New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Taupō - XC 10.0km
20205000m 17:21.43–Jan 25, 2020–
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Sarah Drought's 3000 m personal best is 9:24.77, set on Jan 25, 2013 in Wellington (NZL).

Sarah Drought competes in the 3000 m and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 36:58, set on Aug 29, 2026 in New Plymouth (NZL). Last competition: New Zealand 10km Road Championships on Aug 29, 2026, 36:58.