William Little

Birth dateDec 29, 1999

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William Little is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on December 29, 1999. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.33 in the 1500m, 4:03.66 in the Mile, 7:57.40 in the 3000m, 13:49.55 in the 5000m and 29:14.92 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts

3000 m

7:57.40

10 Kilometres Road

28:47

2026 season best

8:36.40

Feb 21, 2026 · Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL)

2026 season best

Last competition

McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon

May 31, 2026 · 1:03:37

McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon

Age

26 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 m 7:57.40, 10 Kilometres Road 28:47, 2026 season best 8:36.40 (Feb 21, 2026, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL)) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon, May 31, 2026, 1:03:37 · 26 years old

Personal bests

1500m

3:50.33

Mile

4:03.66

3000m

7:57.40

5000m

13:49.55

10000m

29:14.92

Semi

1:03:37

10Kilometr

28:47

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000m	8:36.40	-	Feb 21, 2026	↑	International Track Meet
2026	5000m	14:11.40	-	Mar 6, 2026	↑	New Zealand Track & Field Championships
2026	CrossCount	32:28	-	Jan 10, 2026	↓	46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
2026	Semi	1:03:37	-	May 31, 2026	-	McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon
2025	1500m	3:51.64	-	Mar 9, 2025	↑	New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
2025	3000m	7:57.40	-	Feb 1, 2025	↑	Potts Classic
2025	5000m	13:49.57	-	Dec 20, 2025	↑	Night of 5's
2025	10Kilometr	28:47	-	Sep 21, 2025	↑	Run Prix
2024	Mile	4:03.66	-	Jan 27, 2024	↑	Cooks Classic
2024	3000m	7:59.64	-	Feb 2, 2024	↑	Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
2024	5000m	13:49.55	-	Dec 21, 2024	↑	AAI 5000m Championships, AUT Millennium, Auckland
2024	10Kilometr	29:33	-	Oct 26, 2024	↑	New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships
2024	10000m	29:46.57	-	Dec 14, 2024	↑	Australian 10,000m Championships
2024	CrossCount	30:44	-	Mar 30, 2024	↓	45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2023	1500m	3:50.33	-	Feb 11, 2023	↑	Porritt Classic
2023	3000m	8:10.65	-	Feb 3, 2023	↑	Capital Classic
2023	5000m	13:50.04	-	Dec 16, 2023	↑	Night of 5's
2023	10000m	29:14.92	-	Dec 2, 2023	↑	Australian 10,000m Championships
2023	CrossCount	31:53	-	Jul 29, 2023	↓	New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Spa Thermal Reserve, Taupō - XC 10.0km
2022	1500m	3:56.14	-	Feb 4, 2022	↑	Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
2022	Mile	4:17.68	-	Jan 30, 2022	↑	Cooks Classic
2022	3000m	8:27.91	-	Jan 22, 2022	↑	Potts Classic
2022	5000m	14:36.81	-	Mar 5, 2022	↑	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2021	1500m	4:09.86	-	Mar 27, 2021	↑	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2021	3000m	8:39.40	-	Jan 23, 2021	↑	Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2021	5000m	14:58.54	-	Mar 26, 2021	↑	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2021	10000m	31:51.13	-	Nov 13, 2021	↑	New Zealand 10,000m Championships
2020	5000m	15:01.86	-	Dec 18, 2020	↑	Night of 5's, AUT Millennium, Auckland
2018	3000m	9:06.92	-	Jan 27, 2018	↑	Hastings (NZL)
2017	3000m	8:53.65	-	Jan 17, 2017	↑	Whanganui (NZL)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:03:37	-	May 31	McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon
5000m	14:11.40	-	Mar 6	New Zealand Track & Field Championships
5000m	14:11.40	-	Mar 5	New Zealand Track & Field Championships
3000m	8:36.40	-	Feb 21	International Track Meet
CrossCount	32:28	-	Jan 10	46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:49.57	-	Dec 20	Night of 5's
10Kilometr	28:47	-	Sep 21	Run Prix
1500m	3:51.64	-	Mar 9	New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
1500m	4:01.64	-	Mar 8	New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
1500m	3:51.64	-	Mar 6	New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
1500m	4:01.64	-	Mar 6	New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
5000m	14:09.98	-	Mar 6	New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
5000m	14:00.17	-	Feb 19	ACA Race Night #3 Fast and Furious Under Lights
3000m	7:57.40	-	Feb 1	Potts Classic

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:49.55	-	Dec 21	AAI 5000m Championships, AUT Millennium, Auckland
10000m	29:46.57	-	Dec 14	Australian 10,000m Championships
10Kilometr	29:33	-	Oct 26	New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships
5000m	14:26.74	-	Jun 5	Oceania Athletics Championships, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
CrossCount	30:44	-	Mar 30	45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
3000m	8:01.95	-	Mar 23	Sydney Track Classic
5000m	14:44.72	-	Mar 17	New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
5000m	14:44.72	-	Mar 14	New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
3000m	7:59.64	-	Feb 2	Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
Mile	4:03.66	-	Jan 27	Cooks Classic

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:50.04	-	Dec 16	Night of 5's
10000m	29:14.92	-	Dec 2	Australian 10,000m Championships
CrossCount	31:53	-	Jul 29	New Zealand Cross Country Championships, Spa Thermal Reserve, Taupō - XC 10.0km
5000m	14:06.73	-	Mar 16	Sir Graeme Douglas International
1500m	3:57.16	-	Mar 5	New Zealand Championships
1500m	3:56.06	-	Mar 4	New Zealand Championships
5000m	14:22.09	-	Mar 3	New Zealand Championships
1500m	3:56.06	-	Mar 3	New Zealand Championships
1500m	3:57.16	-	Mar 3	New Zealand Championships
5000m	14:22.09	-	Mar 2	New Zealand Championships
1500m	3:50.33	-	Feb 11	Porritt Classic
3000m	8:10.65	-	Feb 3	Capital Classic
3000m	8:23.60	-	Jan 21	Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:45.12	-	Mar 23	Night of 5s
1500m	4:00.47	-	Mar 6	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
5000m	14:36.81	-	Mar 5	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
1500m	4:00.47	-	Mar 5	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
Mile	4:20.76	-	Feb 26	International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
1500m	3:56.14	-	Feb 4	Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
Mile	4:17.68	-	Jan 30	Cooks Classic
3000m	8:27.91	-	Jan 22	Potts Classic

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	31:51.13	-	Nov 13	New Zealand 10,000m Championships
5000m	15:12.22	-	Oct 30	Interclub Meeting, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
1500m	4:09.86	-	Mar 27	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
5000m	14:58.54	-	Mar 27	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
5000m	14:58.54	-	Mar 26	New Zealand Championships, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is William Little's 3000 m personal best?

William Little's 3000 m personal best is 7:57.40, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings (NZL).

Which events does William Little compete in?

William Little competes in the 3000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did William Little perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:36.40, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL). Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon on May 31, 2026, 1:03:37.

William Little

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

Honours

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