Bethany Mapes

Events
1500 m · 5000 m

Bethany Mapes is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:19.66 in the 800m, 4:25.04 in the 1500m, 16:21.94 in the 5000m and 35:37.02 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:25.04
2026 season best4:25.41Mar 28, 2026 · Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Personal best · 5000 m16:21.94
Last competitionNCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 23, 2026 · 16:54.81

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:25.04, 5000 m 16:21.94, 2026 season best 4:25.41 (Mar 28, 2026, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 23, 2026, 16:54.81

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:19.66838 pts––
1500mCA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:25.041,013 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:21.941,010 pts–#888
10000mCA 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list35:37.02956 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:25.41–Mar 28, 2026Bob Larsen Distance Carnival
20263000m 9:46.99–Feb 28, 2026–
20265000m 16:21.94–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20251500m 4:25.04–May 10, 2025Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
20255000m 16:29.80–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2024800m 2:19.66–Mar 2, 2024Beach Opener, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA
20241500m 4:34.28–Mar 22, 2024Mangrum Invitational, Mangrum Track & Field, San Marcos, CA
20245000m 16:41.56–Apr 12, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bethany Mapes's 1500 m personal best is 4:25.04, set on May 10, 2025 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Bethany Mapes competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 4:25.41, set on Mar 28, 2026 in Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2026, 16:54.81.