Amarissa Kerns

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Amarissa Kerns is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:52.95 in the 1500m, 10:18.95 in the 3000m, 18:07.97 in the 5000m, 17:16.88 in the 5000m and 36:33.70 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:57.37
2026 season best17:57.37Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
Personal best · 10 000 m36:33.70
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 21, 2026 · 37:56.86

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 17:57.37, 10 000 m 36:33.70, 2026 season best 17:57.37 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 21, 2026, 37:56.86

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mSC 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:52.95818 pts––
3000mSC 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:18.95857 pts––
5000mIN 2025United States 5000 m all-time list18:07.97828 pts––
5000mIndoorFL 202617:16.88932 pts–#384
10000mTN 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:33.70911 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorFL 202617:16.88932 pts–#512

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 10:18.95–Mar 21, 2026Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational
20265000m Indoor17:16.88–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:16.88–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20265000m-short-track 17:57.37–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
202610000m 36:33.70–Apr 10, 2026Lee University- Fast Break Invitational
20251500m 4:52.95–Mar 15, 2025Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge
20255000m Indoor17:29.25–Dec 5, 2025Grand Valley State Holiday Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor17:45.46–Feb 27, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
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Amarissa Kerns's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 17:57.37, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Amarissa Kerns competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 17:57.37, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 21, 2026, 37:56.86.