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Alissa Mckaig
Birth dateFeb 21, 1986
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Alissa Mckaig is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 21, 1986. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:20.81 in the 1500m, 4:56.95 in the Mile, 9:46.62 in the 3000m, 15:28.30 in the 5000m and 32:14.51 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
5000 m
15:28.30
Age
40 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: 10 000 m 32:14.51 (#931 all-time), 5000 m 15:28.30, 2015 season best 16:29 (May 30, 2015, Albany, NY (USA)) · 40 years old
PB
Personal bests
4:20.81
4:56.95
9:46.62
15:28.30
1:13:59
2:31:56
15:53
9:46.62
50:35
33:34
55:18
16:44.63
10:40.54
10:40.54
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5Kilometre | 16:29 | - | May 30, 2015 | ↓ | Albany, NY (USA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:13:59 | - | May 2, 2015 | ↑ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:45:23 | - | Jun 20, 2015 | ↓ | Duluth, MN (USA) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 35:41 | - | May 3, 2014 | ↑ | Winchester, VA (USA) |
| 2013 | 5Kilometre | 16:51 | - | Aug 17, 2013 | ↓ | Wheeling, WV (USA) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 33:54 | - | Oct 14, 2013 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2013 | 15Kilometr | 50:35 | - | Mar 9, 2013 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:45:02 | - | Apr 15, 2013 | ↓ | Boston Marathon |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:20.81 | - | Jun 2, 2012 | ↑ | Murfreesboro, TN (USA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:47.68 | - | Jun 9, 2012 | ↑ | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 10000m | 32:31.66 | - | Jun 22, 2012 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:15:37 | - | Dec 16, 2012 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:31:56 | - | Jan 14, 2012 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:28.30 | - | Apr 15, 2011 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 5Kilometre | 15:53 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↓ | Albany, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 26:46 | - | Mar 20, 2011 | - | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
| 2011 | 10000m | 32:14.51 | - | May 1, 2011 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 33:34 | - | Mar 5, 2011 | ↑ | Greenville, SC (USA) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:14:04 | - | Dec 18, 2011 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:38:23 | - | Aug 27, 2011 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:55.36 | - | Jun 12, 2010 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2010 | 10000m | 34:15.09 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 34:22 | - | Jul 4, 2010 | ↑ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2010 | 10MilesRoa | 55:18 | - | Oct 3, 2010 | ↑ | US Women's 10 Mile Championships |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:15:15 | - | Jan 17, 2010 | ↑ | Houston Half Marathon |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:37:29 | - | Nov 7, 2010 | ↓ | New York City Marathon |
| 2009 | 5000m | 16:25.89 | - | Mar 7, 2009 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 33:48.17 | - | Mar 27, 2009 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 35:16 | - | Oct 12, 2009 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2009 | 15Kilometr | 54:55 | - | Mar 14, 2009 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:14:39 | - | Jan 18, 2009 | ↑ | USA Half Marathon Championships |
| 2008 | 1500m | 4:31.31 | - | May 9, 2008 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 16:29.06 | - | Dec 11, 2008 | ↑ | Allendale, MI (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 5000m-short-track | 16:44.63 | - | Feb 2, 2008 | - | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 34:10.39 | - | Apr 4, 2008 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 10MilesRoa | 59:09 | - | Oct 5, 2008 | ↑ | St. Paul (USA) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:30.47 | - | Apr 6, 2007 | ↑ | Williamsburg, VA (USA) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 16:20.70 | - | Apr 26, 2007 | ↑ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 36:07.25 | - | May 11, 2007 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 9:46.62 | - | Jan 27, 2006 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m-short-track | 9:46.62 | - | Jan 27, 2006 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 17:18.42 | - | Mar 3, 2006 | ↑ | South Bend, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 34:28.22 | - | Mar 31, 2006 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 3000m-short-track | 10:09.19 | - | Feb 12, 2005 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 10:09.19 | - | Feb 12, 2005 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 36:08 | - | Oct 10, 2005 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2004 | Mile | 4:56.95 | - | Jun 19, 2004 | - | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2003 | 2Miles | 10:40.54 | - | Mar 16, 2003 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 2MilesShor | 10:40.54 | - | Mar 16, 2003 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
2015
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:45:23 | - | Jun 20 | Duluth Grandmas Marathon, Duluth, MN |
5Kilometre | 16:29 | - | May 30 | Albany Freihofer's Run For Women, Albany, NY |
Semi | 1:13:59 | - | May 2 | Indianapolis OneAmerica Festival Mini Marathon, Indianapolis, IN |
2014
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 36:04 | - | Jun 1 | Middletown Orange County Classic, Middletown, NY |
10Kilometr | 35:41 | - | May 3 | Winchester Apple Blossom Valley Health 10K, Winchester, VA |
2013
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:54 | - | Oct 14 | Boston Tufts 10K, Boston, MA |
5Kilometre | 16:51 | - | Aug 17 | Debbie Green Memorial, Wheeling, WV |
Marathon | 2:45:02 | - | Apr 15 | Boston Marathon |
15Kilometr | 50:35 | - | Mar 9 | Jacksonville Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL |
2012
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:15:37 | - | Dec 16 | Jacksonville Half Marathon, Jacksonville, FL |
5000m | 16:03.09 | - | Jun 25 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 32:31.66 | - | Jun 22 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 15:47.68 | - | Jun 9 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:20.81 | - | Jun 2 | Murfreesboro Music City Distance Carnival, Murfreesboro, TN |
10000m | 32:39.87 | - | Apr 29 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
Marathon | 2:31:56 | - | Jan 14 | Houston U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, Houston, TX |
2011
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:14:04 | - | Dec 18 | Jacksonville Half Marathon, Jacksonville, FL |
5Kilometre | 16:33 | - | Nov 19 | Atlanta The Richest 5K, Atlanta, GA |
Marathon | 2:38:23 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
5000m | 15:33.40 | - | Jun 24 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5Kilometre | 15:53 | - | Jun 4 | Albany Freihofer's Run for Women 5K, Albany, NY |
10000m | 32:14.51 | - | May 1 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 15:28.30 | - | Apr 15 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Elite Event |
CrossCount | 26:46 | - | Mar 20 | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
10Kilometr | 33:34 | - | Mar 5 | Greenville Carolina First Reedy River Run, Greenville, SC |
5000m | 15:47.25 | - | Feb 11 | Seattle Husky Classic |
2010
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:37:29 | - | Nov 7 | New York City Marathon |
10MilesRoa | 55:18 | - | Oct 3 | US Women's 10 Mile Championships |
10Kilometr | 34:22 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA |
5000m | 15:55.36 | - | Jun 12 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR |
10000m | 34:15.09 | - | May 1 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 16:01.06 | - | Apr 16 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
5000m | 16:25.85 | - | Mar 26 | Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC |
Semi | 1:15:15 | - | Jan 17 | Houston Half Marathon |
2009
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 35:16 | - | Oct 12 | Boston Tufts 10K, Boston, MA |
10000m | 35:41.80 | - | Jun 25 | USA Championships, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 33:57.09 | - | Jun 12 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR |
10000m | 33:49.29 | - | May 2 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
10000m | 33:48.17 | - | Mar 27 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
15Kilometr | 54:55 | - | Mar 14 | Jacksonville US 15 km Championships, Jacksonville, FL |
5000m | 16:25.89 | - | Mar 7 | Seattle UW Last Chance, Seattle, WA (i) |
Semi | 1:14:39 | - | Jan 18 | USA Half Marathon Championships |
2008
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:29.06 | - | Dec 11 | Allendale GVSU Holiday Open, Allendale, MI (i) |
10MilesRoa | 59:09 | - | Oct 5 | St. Paul Twin Cities 10 Miles, St. Paul |
5000m | 16:39.04 | - | May 24 | Edwardsville NAIA Ch., Edwardsville, IL |
10000m | 34:22.95 | - | May 22 | Edwardsville NAIA Ch., Edwardsville, IL |
1500m | 4:31.31 | - | May 9 | Bloomington Billy Hayes Invitational, Bloomington, IN |
10000m | 34:10.39 | - | Apr 4 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 16:45.07 | - | Mar 8 | Johnson City NAIA Indoor Championships, Johnson City, TN (i) |
5000m | 17:25.67 | - | Mar 7 | Johnson City NAIA Indoor Championships, Johnson City, TN (i) |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Alissa Mckaig's 10 000 m personal best?
Alissa Mckaig's 10 000 m personal best is 32:14.51, set on May 1, 2011 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #931 on the all-time list.
Which events does Alissa Mckaig compete in?
Alissa Mckaig competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.
How did Alissa Mckaig perform in 2015?
2015 season best: 16:29, set on May 30, 2015 in Albany, NY (USA).