Avery Stephens

Events
5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:54.05 in the 1500m, 10:11.53 in the 3000m, 17:32.78 in the 5000m, 36:42.16 in the 10000m and 10:11.53 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:32.78
2026 season best17:32.78May 1, 2026 · Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
Last competitionSycamore OpenMay 8, 2026 · 4:54.05

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:32.78, 2026 season best 17:32.78 (May 1, 2026, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Sycamore Open, May 8, 2026, 4:54.05

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIN 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:54.05811 pts––
3000mIndoorIN 202610:11.53897 pts––
5000mTN 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:32.78886 pts––
10000mSt. Louis 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:42.16904 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorIN 202610:11.53897 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorIN 202617:38.72895 pts–#679

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:54.05–May 8, 2026Sycamore Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:11.53–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m Indoor10:11.53–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m 17:32.78–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:38.72–Mar 1, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m Indoor17:39.83–Feb 13, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
202610000m 36:42.16–Mar 27, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20253000m Indoor10:41.40–Jan 24, 2025PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
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Avery Stephens's 5000 m personal best is 17:32.78, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA).

Avery Stephens competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:32.78, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA). Last competition: Sycamore Open on May 8, 2026, 4:54.05.