Ryan Ford (runner)
Ford racing Andrew Colley at the 2025 Chicago Marathon | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ryan Ford 11 March 1998 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Marathon, Cross country, 10,000m |
| Club | On Athletics Club (OAC) |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Ryan Ford (born 11 March 1998) is an American professional long-distance runner for the ZAP Endurance team. A former collegiate conference champion, he is best known for his top-10 finish at the 2025 Boston Marathon, where he established himself as one of America's elite marathoners.[1]
Career
Collegiate
Ford was a standout athlete for the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he was named the 2020-21 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Male Cross Country Athlete of the Year and won the OVC 5000m title on the track.[2]
Professional
Ford joined the ZAP Endurance professional team in 2022. He made an impressive debut at the 2024 New York City Marathon, finishing as the top American in 11th place.[3]
His breakout performance came at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Ford shattered his previous best, running 2:08:00 to finish 10th overall in a world-class field. The performance marked his arrival as a globally competitive marathoner and one of the top runners in the United States.[1]
In late 2025, he left ZAP Endurance to join On Athletics Club (OAC).[4]
Achievements
All information from World Athletics profile unless otherwise noted.[5]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Houston Half Marathon | Houston, U.S. | 6th | Half Marathon | 59:48 |
| 2025 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, U.S. | 15th | Marathon | 2:09:37 |
| Boston Marathon | Boston, U.S. | 10th | Marathon | 2:08:00 (PB)[1] | |
| USATF Half Marathon Championships | Atlanta, U.S. | 7th | Half marathon | 1:01:29 | |
| 2024 | New York City Marathon | New York City, U.S. | 11th | Marathon | 2:11:08 |
References
- ^ a b c "Ryan Breaks Out in Boston". ZAP Endurance. 21 April 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Ryan Ford - Men's Cross Country". UTM Sports. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ Tua, David (8 November 2021). "Ford Wows Field in Marathon Debut". High Country Sports. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ Press, On (11 October 2025). "Marathon Talent Ryan Ford Joins On Athletics Club Global Team". On. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Ryan FORD at World Athletics