Alex Slenning

Alex Slenning

Born
May 7, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m

Alex Slenning is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 7, 2000. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:46.03 in the 1500m, 4:09.67 in the Mile, 4:04.13 in the Mile, 8:06.56 in the 3000m and 13:35.70 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:34.29
2026 season best8:45.91Jun 21, 2026 · Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
Personal best · 5000 m13:35.70
Last competitionPortland Track FestivalJun 21, 2026 · 8:45.91

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:34.29, 5000 m 13:35.70, 2026 season best 8:45.91 (Jun 21, 2026, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 21, 2026, 8:45.91 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mOR 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:46.031,027 pts––
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:09.67959 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20234:04.131,077 pts––
3000mOR 2025United States 3000 m all-time list8:06.561,018 pts––
5000mOR 2025United States 5000 m all-time list13:35.701,083 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:50.96–May 8, 2026Oregon Twilight
20263000mSt 8:45.91–Jun 21, 2026Portland Track Festival
20253000m 8:06.56–Jun 15, 2025Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
20255000m 13:35.70–Jul 19, 2025Stumptown Twilight
20231500m 3:46.03–May 5, 2023Oregon Twilight, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2023Mile Indoor4:04.13–Dec 2, 2023Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:04.13–Dec 2, 2023Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20233000mSt 8:34.29–May 26, 2023NCAA Division I West First Rounds
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alex Slenning's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:34.29, set on May 26, 2023 in Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA (USA).

Alex Slenning competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:45.91, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 21, 2026, 8:45.91.