James biting his Sydney Marathon medal in front of the Opera House

Sydney Marathon finish · Aug 30, 2026

Sydney to
New York.

My first marathon was Sydney, in 4:52:23. My first sub-2 half was in New York, in 1:58:56. Next up is the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov 1. Every race I’ve finished is below, with official chip times.

NYC Half 2024

2:22:23

NYC Half 2025

2:22:27

NYC Half 2026

1:58:56

Same race, three years. More than 23 minutes faster in one year.

All results

2026

  • TCS Sydney Marathon (first marathon), Aug 30: 4:52:23 · Result

  • America's Finest City Half Marathon, Aug 16: 2:11:42 · Result

  • Carlsbad 5000 (Masters 40+), Apr 12: 24:39 · Result

  • GOVX San Diego Half Marathon, Mar 22: 2:02:10 · Result

  • United Airlines NYC Half, Mar 15: 1:58:56 · Result

  • Surf City Half Marathon, Feb 1: 2:01:42 · Result

  • Carlsbad Half Marathon, Jan 18: 2:04:33 · Result

2025

  • Malibu Half Marathon, Nov 16: 2:06:26 · Result

  • Diplo's Run Club 5K (San Diego), Nov 8: 26:02 · Result

  • Long Beach Half Marathon, Oct 5: 2:15:46 · Result

  • San Diego Beach & Bay Half, Apr 12: 2:12:58 · Result

  • Carlsbad 5000, Apr 6: 28:08 · Result

  • United Airlines NYC Half, Mar 16: 2:22:27 · Result

Carlsbad 5000: 28:08 in 2025, 24:39 in 2026.

2024

  • United Airlines NYC Half, Mar 17: 2:22:23 · Result

Next up

  • Long Beach Half Marathon: Oct 11, 2026

  • TCS New York City Marathon: Nov 1, 2026

  • Malibu Half Marathon: Nov 8, 2026

  • Diplo's 5K: Nov 21, 2026

Results get added here after each race.

Questions about a race or what I wore for it? Email james@jamesursini.com.