Jeff Wells (born 25 May 1954[1][2]) is a marathon runner and pastor, originally from Madisonville, Texas, United States.
Wells attended Rice University, majored in history, and was named an All-American four times in cross country and track.
[1] Wells's time was either the third- or fourth-fastest by an American to that date, behind three runs by Rodgers, one of which was on a New York Marathon course later found to be shorter than the standard marathon length.
[2] He was the top American finisher, finishing 24th overall, at the 1977 IAAF World Cross Country Championships – Senior men's race.
[3] Wells is the founding pastor of the WoodsEdge Community Church in Spring, Texas.