Brandon Bethke

Birth dateJan 19, 1987

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Brandon Bethke is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 19, 1987. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.44 in the 800m, 3:39.73 in the 1500m, 3:57.34 in the Mile, 7:51.37 in the 3000m and 13:25.82 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

5000 m

13:25.82

3000 Metres Short Track

7:54.20

2012 season best

13:29.26

May 18, 2012

2012 season best

Age

39 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:25.82, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:54.20, 2012 season best 13:29.26 (May 18, 2012) · 39 years old

NCAA all-time #84 in 3000 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

1:50.44

3:39.73

3:57.34

7:51.37

13:25.82

8:48.66

13:59

7:54.20

29:27

4:06.32

14:23.84

9:44.98

9:25.26

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2012	1500m	3:39.73	-	Jun 9, 2012	↑	-
2012	Mile	4:05.77	-	Jan 27, 2012	↓	-
2012	2Miles	9:25.26	-	Feb 4, 2012	-	-
2012	5000m	13:29.26	-	May 18, 2012	↑	-
2012	4MilesRoad	18:33	-	Jun 16, 2012	-	-
2012	10Kilometr	30:23	-	Apr 14, 2012	↓	-
2011	1500m	3:40.32	-	Jun 11, 2011	↑	-
2011	Mile	3:57.34	-	Jul 8, 2011	↓	-
2011	mile-short-track	4:08.06	-	Jan 22, 2011	↑	-
2011	3000m	7:51.37	-	Jul 21, 2011	↑	-
2011	3000m-short-track	8:06.83	-	Feb 5, 2011	↓	-
2011	5000m	13:25.82	-	May 1, 2011	↑	-
2011	5Kilometre	13:59	-	Nov 5, 2011	↑	-
2010	800m	1:50.44	-	May 1, 2010	-	-
2010	1500m	3:43.06	-	May 16, 2010	↑	-
2010	Mile	4:02.41	-	Feb 27, 2010	↓	-
2010	3000m	7:54.27	-	Feb 13, 2010	↑	Seattle Husky Classic
2010	3000m-short-track	8:11.61	-	Mar 13, 2010	↓	-
2010	DistanceMe	9:44.98	-	Mar 12, 2010	-	-
2010	5000m	13:27.83	-	Apr 15, 2010	↑	-
2010	10Kilometr	30:13	-	Nov 25, 2010	↓	-
2009	1500m	3:42.82	-	Apr 11, 2009	↑	-
2009	3000m	7:53.74	-	Feb 14, 2009	↑	Seattle Husky Classic
2009	3000m-short-track	7:54.20	-	Feb 28, 2009	↓	-
2009	5000m	13:27.79	-	Apr 17, 2009	↑	-
2008	1500m	3:46.18	-	Apr 5, 2008	↑	-
2008	Mile	3:59.85	-	Feb 9, 2008	↓	-
2008	3000m	7:51.54	-	Feb 16, 2008	↑	Seattle Husky Classic
2008	3000m-short-track	8:06.63	-	Mar 15, 2008	↓	-
2008	3000mSt	8:48.66	-	Apr 25, 2008	↑	-
2008	5000m	14:22.82	-	May 18, 2008	↑	-
2008	5000m-short-track	14:23.84	-	Mar 2, 2008	-	-
2008	5Kilometre	14:55	-	Jul 20, 2008	↑	-
2008	10Kilometr	29:27	-	Nov 27, 2008	↓	-
2007	Mile	4:01.81	-	Feb 3, 2007	↓	-
2007	mile-short-track	4:06.32	-	Feb 25, 2007	↑	-
2007	3000m	8:02.30	-	Feb 10, 2007	↑	Seattle Husky Classic
2007	3000mSt	8:54.31	-	May 26, 2007	↑	-
2006	1500m	3:45.28	-	Apr 30, 2006	↑	-
2006	mile-short-track	4:11.54	-	Jan 28, 2006	↑	-
2006	3000m	8:16.80	-	Feb 4, 2006	↑	-
2006	3000mSt	9:14.97	-	Jun 22, 2006	↑	-

2012

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:03.37	-	Jun 28	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m	13:45.21	-	Jun 25	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
4MilesRoad	18:33	-	Jun 16	Peoria Steamboat Classic, Peoria, IL
1500m	3:39.73	-	Jun 9	Indianapolis American Milers Club, Indianapolis, IN
5000m	13:29.26	-	May 18	Los Angeles USATF High Performance Meet, Los Angeles, CA
1500m	3:43.93	-	May 4	Ann Arbor Len Paddock Invitational, Ann Arbor, MI
10Kilometr	30:23	-	Apr 14	Dearborn Meteor 10K, Dearborn, MI
2Miles	9:25.26	-	Feb 4	Christchurch International Meeting, Christchurch
Mile	4:05.77	-	Jan 27	Cooks Classic, Whanganui

2011

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	13:59	-	Nov 5	NYRR Dash to the Finish Line, New York, NY
5000m	14:17.31	-	Oct 24	Guadalajara Pan American Games, Guadalajara
5000m	13:33.16	-	Aug 6	Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
5000m	13:33.16	-	Aug 5	Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
1500m	3:41.60	-	Jul 30	Gent Flanders Cup, Gent
3000m	7:51.37	-	Jul 21	Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
5000m	13:32.78	-	Jul 16	Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
Mile	3:57.34	-	Jul 8	Dublin Irish Milers Club, Dublin
1500m	3:43.5HT	-	Jul 2	Cork City Sports, Cork
5000m	13:48.61	-	Jun 24	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	3:40.32	-	Jun 11	Indianapolis American Milers Club HP Series, Indianapolis, IN
5000m	13:25.82	-	May 1	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	3:43.63	-	Apr 9	Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events
Mile	4:00.0HT	-	Feb 26	Wellington
3000m-short-track	8:06.83	-	Feb 5	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track	4:08.06	-	Jan 22	Ann Arbor Simmons-Harvey Invitational, Ann Arbor, MI (i)

2010

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:13	-	Nov 25	Dana Point Turkey Trot 10-K, Dana Point, CA
5000m	14:02.08	-	Jun 25	Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
5000m	14:00.26	-	Jun 12	Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m	14:00.26	-	Jun 9	2010 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m	14:07.01	-	May 29	Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
1500m	3:43.06	-	May 16	Berkeley PAC-10 Ch., Berkeley, CA
1500m	3:47.91	-	May 15	Berkeley PAC-10 Ch., Berkeley, CA
800m	1:50.44	-	May 1	Tucson Double Dual Meet, Tucson, AZ
5000m	13:27.83	-	Apr 15	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
1500m	3:43.77	-	Apr 10	Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track	8:11.61	-	Mar 13	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
DistanceMe	9:44.98	-	Mar 12	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
Mile	4:02.41	-	Feb 27	Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
mile-short-tracki	4:02.41	-	Feb 26	MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m	7:54.27	-	Feb 13	Seattle Husky Classic
3000m-short-tracki	7:54.27	-	Feb 12	UW Husky Classic

2009

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:59.47	-	Jun 26	USA Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m	14:08.00	-	Jun 12	Fayetteville NCAA Div. I Championships, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	13:58.76	-	Jun 10	Fayetteville NCAA Div. I Championships, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	13:52.91	-	May 29	Eugene NCAA West Regional Championships, Eugene, OR
1500m	3:52.54	-	May 17	Eugene Pac-10 Ch., Eugene, OR
5000m	13:52.73	-	May 17	Eugene Pac-10 Ch., Eugene, OR
1500m	3:43.25	-	May 16	Eugene Pac-10 Ch., Eugene, OR
1500m	3:43.25	-	May 9	Pac-10 Track & Field Championships
5000m	13:52.73	-	May 9	Pac-10 Track & Field Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brandon Bethke's 5000 m personal best?

Brandon Bethke's 5000 m personal best is 13:25.82, set on May 1, 2011 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Which events does Brandon Bethke compete in?

Brandon Bethke competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Brandon Bethke perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 13:29.26, set on May 18, 2012.