Ava Pankratz

Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Ava Pankratz is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:41.49 in the 1500m, 5:01.39 in the Mile, 9:56.46 in the 3000m, 16:54.13 in the 5000m and 36:04.70 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:54.13
2026 season best2:59:01Apr 20, 2026 · Boston, MA
Personal best · 10 000 m36:04.70
Last competitionBoston MarathonApr 20, 2026 · 2:59:01

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:54.13, 10 000 m 36:04.70, 2026 season best 2:59:01 (Apr 20, 2026, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:59:01

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorSD 20255:01.39931 pts–
3000mIndoorSD 20259:56.46943 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:59:01–Apr 20, 2026Boston Marathon
20251500m 4:41.49–May 2, 2025Maverick Open #2, Track & Field Complex, Mankato, MN
2025Mile Indoor5:01.39–Feb 15, 2025SDSU Indoor Classic
20253000m Indoor9:56.46–Feb 28, 2025The Summit League Indoor Track & Field Championships, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (i)
20255000m 16:54.13–Apr 24, 2025115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
202510000m 36:39.93–May 15, 2025Summit League Outdoor Championships
2024mile-short-track Indoor5:12.55–Jan 27, 2024Jack Johnson Classic, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i)
2024Mile Indoor5:12.55–Jan 27, 2024Jack Johnson Classic, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ava Pankratz's 5000 m personal best is 16:54.13, set on Apr 24, 2025 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA).

Ava Pankratz competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 2:59:01, set on Apr 20, 2026 in Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:59:01.