Verity Ockenden
United KingdomActive- Born
- Aug 31, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m
Verity Ockenden is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on August 31, 1991. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:06.18 in the 800m, 4:09.34 in the 1500m, 4:45.93 in the Mile, 4:46.74 in the Mile and 8:43.87 in the 3000m. She has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:51.63
2026 season best4:11.12Jul 8, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m15:03.51
Last competition50° Gran Premio del Mezzofondo - 2° GiornataJul 14, 2026 · DNF
As of Nov 12, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:51.63, 5000 m 15:03.51 (#391 all-time), 2026 season best 4:11.12 (Jul 8, 2026) · Last competition: 50° Gran Premio del Mezzofondo - 2° Giornata, Jul 14, 2026, DNF · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorAL 20164:45.931,036 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:11.12 | – | Jul 8, 2026 | Meeting Lignano |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:16.82 | – | Jul 6, 2026 | 2° Meeting Modela Atletica |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 15:25 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km |
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:28.66 | – | May 23, 2026 | IFAM Outdoor |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 32:21 | – | May 31, 2026 | Great Manchester Run |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 35:29 | – | Jan 10, 2026 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:10.35 | – | Jun 14, 2025 | Track Night Vienna |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 15:22 | – | Mar 15, 2025 | Podium Festival |