Sean Melarkey

Events
3000 m · 10 Kilometres Road

Sean Melarkey is a United Kingdom long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:40.27 in the 3000m, 14:59.09 in the 5000m, 1:10:54 in the Semi, 8:45.18 in the 3000m-short-track and 31:36 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m8:40.27
2026 season best1:10:54May 31, 2026 · Cork City
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road31:36
Last competitionIrish Half Marathon ChampionshipsMay 31, 2026 · 1:10:54

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:40.27, 10 Kilometres Road 31:36, 2026 season best 1:10:54 (May 31, 2026, Cork City (IRL)) · Last competition: Irish Half Marathon Championships, May 31, 2026, 1:10:54

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mManchester 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:40.27833 pts–
5000mDublin 2023United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:59.09813 pts–
SemiCork City 2026United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:10:54788 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorDublin 20228:45.18825 pts–
10KilometrDunboyne 202431:36–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:10:54–May 31, 2026Irish Half Marathon Championships
20253000m 8:43.99–Jun 14, 2025British Milers Club Record Breaker with Lagan Valley AC, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
20255000m 15:13.50–Aug 3, 2025Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
20245000m 16:08.31–Jun 29, 2024Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
202410Kilometr 31:36–Mar 24, 2024Irish 10km Road Running Championships
20233000m 8:40.27–Aug 15, 2023Trafford Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester - Mixed Races
20235000m 14:59.09–Jul 30, 2023Irish Championships
202310Kilometr 28:08–Apr 16, 2023Irish 10K Road Running Championships, Dublin
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sean Melarkey's 3000 m personal best is 8:40.27, set on Aug 15, 2023 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR).

Sean Melarkey competes in the 3000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 1:10:54, set on May 31, 2026 in Cork City (IRL). Last competition: Irish Half Marathon Championships on May 31, 2026, 1:10:54.