Alec Basten

Alec Basten

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Feb 26, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

Alec Basten is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 26, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:43.64 in the 1500m, 3:38.31 in the 1500m, 3:58.55 in the Mile, 3:57.37 in the Mile and 7:52.87 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:38.31
2026 season best3:38.31Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.96
#365 all-time
Last competitionNationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 MarathonOct 18, 2026 · 1:02:41
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon

As of Nov 4, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:38.31, 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.96 (#365 all-time), 2026 season best 3:38.31 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon, Oct 18, 2026, 1:02:41 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIA 20223:43.641,059 pts––
1500mIndoorMA 20263:38.311,181 pts–#38
Mile20223:58.551,093 pts––
MileIndoorNY 20233:57.371,164 pts––
3000mTN 20227:52.871,098 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20237:46.831,159 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m Indoor3:38.31–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:38.31–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261500m-short-track 3:38.31–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
202610Kilometr 28:11–Oct 3, 2026TC 10K
202610MilesRoa 47:13–Apr 12, 2026Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
202620Kilometr 59:03–Sep 7, 2026Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
2026Semi 1:02:41–Oct 18, 2026Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon
2025MileRoad 4:03.50–Apr 22, 2025Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - USATF 1 Mile Road Championships
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Alec Basten's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:38.31, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Alec Basten competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 3:38.31, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon on Oct 18, 2026, 1:02:41.