Bill Rodgers
Retired
United States. Born Dec. 23, 1947.
Marathon best2:09:27Boston, April 16, 1979
Half marathon best1:04:55Coamo Sun Blas Half
Profile
Bill Rodgers's marathon best is 2:09:27, run in Boston in April 1979. It ranks No. 31 on our all-time list for U.S. men.
Career results
19972 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1997 | Old Kent River Bank RunGrand Rapids, MI, USA | 25K | 20th | 1:23:50 |
| April 13, 1997 | Nortel Cherry Blossom RunWashington, DC, USA | 10 miles | 32nd | 52:22 |
19951 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 1995 | BoilermakerUtica, NY, USA | 15K | 27th | 48:00 |
19941 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 1994 | Around the BayHamilton, CAN | 30K | 8th | 1:40:02 |
19931 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 1993 | Around the BayHamilton, CAN | 30K | 2nd | 1:39:18 |
19922 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7, 1992 | 20 kmNew Haven, CT, USA | 20K | 17th | 1:03:07 |
| May 9, 1992 | Old Kent River Bank RunGrand Rapids, MI, USA | 25K | 17th | 1:23:56 |
19901 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 25, 1990 | Bobby Crim Road RaceFlint, MI, USA | 10 miles | 12th | 50:29 |
19892 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 14, 1989 | Capital Federal Nissan Trail RunRaleigh, NC, USA | 10 miles | 9th | 51:09 |
| July 9, 1989 | BoilermakerUtica, NY, USA | 15K | 22nd | 47:32 |
19881 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 27, 1988 | Bobby CrimFlint, MI, USA | 10 miles | 11th | 49:14 |
19872 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26, 1987 | VirginiaLynchburg, VA, USA | 10 miles | 6th | 50:10 |
| Aug. 22, 1987 | Bobby CrimFlint, MI, USA | 10 miles | 8th | 50:04 |
19864 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1, 1986 | 20 kmNew Haven, CT, USA | 20K | 13th | 1:06:28 |
| Aug. 23, 1986 | Bobby CrimFlint, MI, USA | 10 miles | 17th | 50:03 |
| May 24, 1986 | Distance ClassicWheeling, WV, USA | 20K | 7th | 1:03:21 |
| April 21, 1986 | BostonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 4th | 2:13:36 |
19853 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24, 1985 | Bobby CrimFlint, MI, USA | 10 miles | 7th | 47:28 |
| May 25, 1985 | 20 kmWheeling, WV, USA | 20K | 11th | 1:03:45 |
| Feb. 9, 1985 | TampaTampa, FL, USA | 15K | 22nd | 44:46 |
19844 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 3, 1984 | 20 kmNew Haven, CT, USA | 20K | 3rd | 1:00:23 |
| May 26, 1984 | Buffalo US Olympic TrialsBuffalo, NY, USA | Marathon | 8th | 2:13:30 |
| April 28, 1984 | Trevira TwosomeNew York, NY, USA | 10 miles | 3rd | 47:46 |
| Feb. 19, 1984 | 15 kmPhoenix, AZ, USA | 15K | 2nd | 44:49 |
19837 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5, 1983 | 20 kmNew Haven, CT, USA | 20K | 2nd | 1:00:34 |
| July 10, 1983 | BoilermakerUtica, NY, USA | 15K | 1st | 44:38 |
| June 12, 1983 | Run with the StarsDenver, CO, USA | 15K | 2nd | 45:49 |
| May 22, 1983 | DynamisSyracuse, NY, USA | 15K | 1st | 45:09 |
| April 18, 1983 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 10th | 2:11:59Not record-eligible |
| March 27, 1983 | Cherry BlossomWashington, DC, USA | 10 miles | 5th | 47:40 |
| Jan. 22, 1983 | Miami MarathonMiami, FL, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:15:08 |
19825 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 1982 | 15 kmTulsa, OK, USA | 15K | 4th | 44:21 |
| Oct. 17, 1982 | Melbourne MarathonMelbourne, AUS | Marathon | 1st | 2:11:08 |
| April 19, 1982 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 4th | 2:12:39Not record-eligible |
| April 4, 1982 | Perrier Cherry BlossomWashington, DC, USA | 10 miles | 2nd | 49:36 |
| Jan. 24, 1982 | Houston MarathonHouston, TX, USA | Marathon | 5th | 2:14:51 |
19818 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 27, 1981 | 15 kmHarrison, NY, USA | 15K | 2nd | 44:31 |
| Aug. 29, 1981 | Bobby CrimFlint, MI, USA | 10 miles | 3rd | 47:47 |
| Aug. 15, 1981 | Stockholm MarathonStockholm, SWE | Marathon | 1st | 2:13:26 |
| Aug. 1, 1981 | Rio de Janeiro MarathonRio de Janeiro, BRA | Marathon | 1st | 2:14:13 |
| June 28, 1981 | Cascade Run OffPortland, OR, USA | 15K | 4th | 43:25 |
| April 20, 1981 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 3rd | 2:10:35Not record-eligible |
| April 5, 1981 | Cherry BlossomWashington, DC, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 47:17 |
| Jan. 10, 1981 | Houston MarathonHouston, TX, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:12:20 |
19806 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 1980 | Perrier Road RunningBeverly Hills, CA, USA | 10K | 2nd | 28:56 |
| Oct. 26, 1980 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 5th | 2:13:21Not record-eligible |
| Oct. 5, 1980 | Toronto MarathonToronto, CAN | Marathon | 1st | 2:14:47 |
| Aug. 23, 1980 | Bobby CrimFlint, MI, USA | 10 miles | 2nd | 47:11 |
| April 21, 1980 | Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:12:11Not record-eligible |
| March 30, 1980 | Cherry BlossomWashington, DC, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 47:09 |
19797 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 22, 1979 | LynchburgLynchburg, VA, USA | 10 miles | 2nd | 47:14 |
| Aug. 5, 1979 | Schlitz Light BadgerlandCudahy, WI, USA | 10 miles | 3rd | 47:58 |
| July 4, 1979 | 15 kmAltoona, PA, USA | 15K | 1st | 45:40 |
| April 16, 1979 | BostonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:09:27 |
| April 1, 1979 | Perrier Cherry BlossomWashington, DC, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 48:01 |
| Feb. 21, 1979 | SaratogaSaratoga, CA, USA | 25,000m | 1st | 1:14:11.8h |
| Feb. 21, 1979 | SaratogaSaratoga, CA, USA | 30,000m | 1st | 1:31:48.9h |
19789 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22, 1978 | New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:12:12 |
| Sept. 16, 1978 | VirginiaLynchburg, VA, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 48:33 |
| July 3, 1978 | Stockholm DN GalanStockholm, SWE | 10,000m | 8th | 28:05.02 |
| June 27, 1978 | Oslo Bislett GamesOslo, NOR | 5,000m | 5th | 13:42.00 |
| April 17, 1978 | BostonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:10:13 |
| April 2, 1978 | Cherry BlossomWashington, DC, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 48:58 |
| April 1, 1978 | River RunJacksonville, FL, USA | 15K | 1st | 44:46 |
| March 25, 1978 | 6th IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsGlasgow, GBR | Cross country | 44th | 41:20 |
| Feb. 5, 1978 | Coamo Sun Blas Half MarathonCoamo, PUR | Half marathon | 2nd | 1:04:55 |
19773 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12, 1977 | Peace RaceYoungstown, OH, USA | 25K | 1st | 1:17:38 |
| Sept. 17, 1977 | VirginiaLynchburg, VA, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 48:13 |
| Aug. 9, 1977 | BostonBoston, MA, USA | One Hour | 20547 |
19765 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 24, 1976 | New York MarathonNew York, NY, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:10:10 |
| Sept. 18, 1976 | VirginiaLynchburg, VA, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 47:48 |
| July 31, 1976 | Olympic Games, MontréalMontréal, CAN | Marathon | 40th | 2:25:15 |
| June 22, 1976 | Eugene US Olympic TrialsEugene, OR, USA | 10,000m | 4th | 28:04.42 |
| Feb. 15, 1976 | Ohme-HochiOhme, JPN | 30K | 1st | 1:33:07 |
19755 results
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 1975 | FukuokaFukuoka, JPN | Marathon | 3rd | 2:11:27 |
| Oct. 26, 1975 | 20 kmRoxbury, MA, USA | 20K | 2nd | 1:00:24 |
| Sept. 20, 1975 | VirginiaLynchburg, VA, USA | 10 miles | 1st | 48:17 |
| April 21, 1975 | BostonBoston, MA, USA | Marathon | 1st | 2:09:55Not record-eligible |
| March 16, 1975 | 3rd IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsRabat, MAR | Cross country | 3rd | 35:27 |
19741 result
| Date | Race | Event | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 1974 | 15 kmCambridge, MA, USA | 15K | 1st | 46:01 |
Results from official race results.
