Quick Facts
Biography
Jacob Riley (born November 2, 1988) is an American long-distance runner. He placed second behind Galen Rupp at the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials, securing a spot at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Riley finished the race in personal a record time of 2:10:02. Riley was the first American (and ninth overall finisher) in the 2019 Chicago marathon, in a time of2:10:36.
Riley represents the Boulder Track Club where he is coached by Lee Troop. Previously, he ran for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project. In the 2016 US Olympic Trials Marathon, Riley finished 15th in 02:18:31. Riley won the 2012 USATF Club Cross Country Championship, covering the 10k race in a time of 29:58.
Collegiate Career
In college, Riley competed for Stanford University, where he was an 8-time All-American. Riley placed third in the 10,000m at the 2010 NCAA Championship, in a time of 28:57.41.
Personal Life
Riley is from Bellingham, Washington and resides in Boulder, Colorado.
Personal Bests
| Surface | Distance | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor track | 5000 m | 13:32.82 | May 18, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| 10,000 m | 27:59.37 | May 2, 2015 | Palo Alto, CA | ||
| Road racing | Half marathon | 1:02:56 | March 16, 2014 | New York, | |
| Marathon | 2:10:02 | February 29, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | 2nd place in US Trials |