Braden Ward
- Events
- 5000 m
Braden Ward is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 8:48.05 in the 3000m, 15:06.13 in the 5000m, 15:18.14 in the 5000m, 31:16.48 in the 10000m and 15:15.03 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 m15:18.14
2026 season best25:51Jul 18, 2026
Last competitionCrazy 8s 8K RunJul 18, 2026 · 25:51
As of Nov 12, 2026: 5000 m 15:18.14, 2026 season best 25:51 (Jul 18, 2026) · Last competition: Crazy 8s 8K Run, Jul 18, 2026, 25:51
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mIndoorMI 202415:06.13827 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorVA 202515:15.03799 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8Kilometre | 25:51 | – | Jul 18, 2026 | Crazy 8s 8K Run |
| 2026 | 10000m | 31:23.92 | – | Mar 20, 2026 | Charlotte 49er Classic |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:48.05 | – | Mar 15, 2025 | Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge |
| 2025 | 5000m Indoor | 15:15.03 | – | Dec 5, 2025 | Liberty Kickoff |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 15:15.03 | – | Dec 5, 2025 | Liberty Kickoff |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:18.25 | – | Mar 14, 2025 | Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge |
| 2025 | 10000m | 31:16.48 | – | Mar 21, 2025 | Charlotte 49er Classic |
| 2024 | 5000m Indoor | 15:06.13 | – | Dec 6, 2024 | Grand Valley State Holiday Open |