About Pat Carroll OAM
I was a relatively late bloomer. I made the school cross country team as a junior and basically left it at that until I was inspired and returned to the sport with a vengeance when I was twenty years old.
Twenty odd years later I am still running (retired from major competition 2001) and channel my energy into helping runners achieve their own goals via online coaching and PCRG.
Runners I’ve helped
22 years experience mentoring over 3000 runners online
Since hanging up my “fast” runners, I’ve helped hundreds of runners achieve their goals. Sub 3hrs for a Marathon – Sub 2hrs for a Half Marathon or to be able to run continuously for 5km. Feedback from runners I’ve helped achieve can be found here.
Memorable Achievements
- Jan 2024. Awarded “Medal of the order of Australia” (OAM) for services to community health and athletics.
- 11th fastest in the World for the Marathon throughout 1995 (2.09.39)
- 6 fastest in the World for the Half Marathon throughout 1994 (61:11)
- 1st place – 1995 Beppu Marathon (2:09:39)
- 4 time winner of the Gold Coast Marathon 83/84/88/97, where there was 14 years separating my first and fourth win
- 2 time winner (94/96) Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon
- current holder of the Australian all comers record for the Half Marathon: 61min 11sec
- member of Silver Medal Australian Team @ 1993 World Half Marathon Championship
- 2000: Awarded Australian Sports Medal
- one of Australia’s most versatile distance runners ever having run 3.39.03 for 1500metre’s (3.56 mile) and also a 2:09:39 Marathon
- represented Australia 18 times
- finished in the top 8 at three Commonwealth Games
- 1988/1999 Australian Marathon Champion
- 1991 Australian Cross Country Champion
- twice runner up in Sydney’s City to Surf
- Qld record holder: Marathon 1988 – 2024 (36 years)
- Qld record hold: Half Marathon 1987 – 2022 (35 years)
- 8th fastest Australian Marathoner “all-time”
- 8th fastest Australian Half Marathoner “all-time”
International Ranking
2:09:39 for the Marathon 11th fastest in the World during 1995.
61:11 for the Half Marathon 6th fastest in the World during 1994.
As of March 2022:
I’m ranked 8th on the Australian all-time list for the Marathon behind Brett Robinson, Pat Tiernan, Rob De Castella, Steve Moneghetti, Derek Clayton, Liam Adams and Andy Buchannan.
I’m ranked 8th on the Australian all-time list for the Half Marathon.
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- 1995 Beppu Marathon 1st place 2.09.39
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- 1994 smh half marathon 61:11
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- 1988 Australian Cross Country Champs
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- Must have been early 90’s during a track session. The other guy could run a bit!
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- 1999 World Championships
Australian Representation
| YEAR | EVENT | COUNTRY | PLACE |
| 87 | WORLD MARATHON CUP | KOREA | 37 |
| 88 | WORLD CROSS COUNTRY | NZ | 78 |
| 88 | CHIBA ROAD RELAY | JAPAN | 3 |
| 90 | COMMONWEALTH GAMES 5000M | NZ | 8 |
| 90 | WORLD CROSS COUNTRY | FRANCE | 42 |
| 91 | WORLD CROSS COUNTRY | BELGIUM | 80 |
| 92 | WORLD CROSS COUNTRY | BOSTON | 44 |
| 92 | CHIBA ROAD RELAY | JAPAN | 1 |
| 93 | WORLD HALF MARATHON | BELGIUM | 27 |
| 94 | COMMONWEALTH MARATHON | CANADA | 5 |
| 94 | CHIBA ROAD RELAY | JAPAN | 1 |
| 97 | WORLD HALF MARATHON | SLOVAK REP | 40 |
| 97 | CHIBA ROAD RELAY | JAPAN | 3 |
| 98 | COMMONWEALTH MARATHON | KL | 7 |
| 98 | CHIBA ROAD RELAY | JAPAN | 2 |
| 99 | WORLD CHAMPS MARATHON | SPAIN | 48 |
| 99 | CHIBA ROAD RELAY | JAPAN | 3 |
| 00 | WORLD HALF MARATHON | MEXICO | 66 |
Personal Bests
| EVENT | TIME | DATE |
| 1500 METRES | 3.39.03 | 1990 |
| 3000 METRES | 7.47.62 | 1990 |
| 5000 METRES | 13.25.49 | 1991 |
| 10000 METRES | 28.30 | 1988 |
| HALF MARATHON | 61.11 | 1994* |
| *(12TH FASTEST IN WORLD 1994) | ||
| MARATHON | 2.09.39 | 1995** |
| **(12TH FASTEST IN WORLD 1995) | ||
Gold Coast Marathon Ambassador
Pat Carroll has enjoyed a strong history with the Gold Coast Marathon. Multiple wins have been honoured with a role as an official event ambassador.
Fellow ambassadors include Rob De Castella, Steve Moneghetti, Lee Troop and Michael Shelley.
The Gold Coast Marathon is Australia’s premier distance running festival and is staged on the first Saturday/Sunday in July.
Pan Pacific Masters Games Ambassador
The Pan Pacs are a celebration of master’s sport with both fierce and friendly competition on the sporting field and a fun-filled entertainment program at the Games Village each night. Track and field, cross country and a beach mile are part of the 39 sports. The Pan Pacific Masters Games continue to be held biennially in early November on the Gold Coast.
Career Highlights
1984 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 1ST – 2.23
1985 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 1ST – 2.17
1986 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 2ND – 2.14
1987 – BRISBANE ½ MARATHON – 1ST – 65.20
1987 – GOLD COAST ½ MARATHON – 1ST – 62.50
1987 – WORLD MARATHON CUP (KOREA) – 37TH – 2.17
1987 – BURNIE 10 – 1st – 28.57
1987 – FUKUOKA MARATHON – 14TH – 2.14
1988 – AUSTRALIAN 10000 METRE – 3RD – 28.30
1988 – AUSTRALIAN 15K – 2ND – 43.50
1988 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 1ST – 2.10.44
1988 – WORLD CROSS COUNTRY (NZ) – 78th
1988 – CHIBA 5k – 4th – 14.06
1989 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 2ND – 2.14
1990 – SYDNEY GRAND PRIX 3000M – 1ST – 7.47.62
1990 – CANBERRA GRAND PRIX 1500M – 1ST – 3.39.03
1990 – COMMONWEALTH GAMES 5000M – 8th
1990 – WORLD CROSS COUNTRY (FRANCE) – 42ND
1991 – MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX 5000M – 1ST – 13.25.49
1991 – AUSTRALIAN CROSS COUNTRY – 1ST
1991 – CITY TO SURF 2ND – 40.44
1991 – WORLD CROSS COUNTRY (BELGIUM) – 80TH
1992 – CITY TO SURF – 3RD
1992 – AUSTRALIAN 5000M – 2ND – 13.30
1992 – SAN FRANCISCO BAY TO BREAKERS – 6TH
1992 – AUSTRALIAN CROSS COUNTRY – 3rd
1992 – CHIBA 10K – 1ST – 28.00
1992 – WORLD CROSS COUNTRY (BOSTON) – 44th
1992 – GOLD COAST ½ MARATHON – 3RD – 62.58
1993 – BRISBANE ½ MARATHON – 1ST
1993 – OLYMPIC DREAM 10K – 2ND – 28.38
1993 – JAKARTA 10K – 6TH
1993 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 3RD – 2.15
1993 – WORLD ½ MARATHON (BELGIUM) – 37TH – 62.50
member of Silver Medal Australian Team
1993 – OTTWAY CLASSIC – 1ST (raced 9 times in three days)
1993 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 3RD – 2.15
1994 – BEPPU MARATHON – 4TH – 2.11.51
1994 – SYDNEY ½ MARATHON – 1ST – 61.11*
*12th fastest in the world 1994, fastest ever run in Australia. 2nd fastest ever by an Australian.
1994 – COMMONWEALTH GAMES MARATHON – 5TH – 2.16
1994 – NOOSA BOLT 5K – 2ND
1994 – OLYMPIC DREAM 10K – 2ND – 28.19
1994 – CHIBA 10K – 4th – 28.50
1995 – BEPPU MARATHON – 1ST – 2.09.39**
**12th fastest in the world 1995. 4th fastest Australian all-time.
1995 – CITY TO SURF – 2ND
1995 – SYDNEY HALF MARATHON – 2ND – 62.44
1995 – BURNIE 10K – 3RD
1996 – LAKE BIWA MARATHON – 4TH – 2.12.00
1996 – SYDNEY ½ MARATHON – 1ST – 63.28
1996 – SAN FRANCISCO BAY TO BREAKERS – 6TH
1996 – CITY TO SURF – 5TH
1996 – QLD 10000 M CHAMPS – 1ST
1997 – SYDNEY ½ MARATHON – 2ND – 62.55
1997 – GOLD COAST MARATHON – 1ST – 2.11.20
1997 – BRIDGE TO BAY – 1ST – 34.20
1997 – BURNIE 10K – 4TH – 29.11
1997 – CHIBA 10K – 4TH – 29.11
1997 – WORLD ½ MARATHON (SLOVAK REP) – 40TH – 64.00
1997 – HONG KONG MARATHON – 4TH – 2.14.32
1998 – SYDNEY ½ MARATHON – 5TH – 64.15
1998 – BRIDGE TO BAY – 1ST – 35.27
1999 – BRIDGE TO BRIDGE – 1ST – 29.03
1998 – CITY TO SURF – 4TH
1998 – COMMONWEALTH GAMES MARATHON – 7th
1998 – GOLD COAST 5K – 2ND – 14.07
1998 – CHIBA ROAD RELAY (12.2klm leg) – 2ND – 35.36
1999 – SHERWOOD 6K – 1ST – 16.26
1999 – BEPPU MARATHON – 7TH – 2.11.39
1999 – RIDGE TO BAY – 1ST – 36.07
1999 – SYDNEY ½ MARATHON – 4TH – 64.30
1999 – BRIDGE TO BRIDGE – 1ST – 29.00
1999 – AUSTRALIAN CROSS COUNTRY – 8TH
1999 – GOLD COAST 10K – 1st
1999 – JACOBS CREEK 10K – 3RD
1999 – GOLD COAST 5K – 1ST – 13.50
1999 – CHIBA ROAD RELAY (12.2klm leg) – 3RD – 36.50
2000 – TOKYO ½ MARATHON – 38TH – 63.50
2000 – BRISBANE GRAND PRIX 5000M – 11TH – 13.53
2000 – BRISBANE ½ MARATHON – 1ST – 67.30
2000 – BRIDGE TO BRISBANE – 2ND – 34.45
2000 – AUSTRALIAN ½ MARATHON CHAMP – 5TH – 65.40
2000 – BRIDGE TO BRIDGE – 1ST – 29.00
2001 – BRISBANE ½ MARATHON – 1st – 68.10
2001 – SYDNEY ½ MARATHON – 4TH – 66.17
2001 – QLD ½ MARATHON CHAMPS – 1ST – 68.57
2001 – 4MMM BRIDGE TO BRIDGE – 1ST
2001 – JP MORGAN/CHASE CORPORATE RUN – 1ST
2001 – PRICE WATERHOUSE CORPORATE RUN – 1ST
