Brett Ely

Brett Ely

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Sep 22, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 000 m

Brett Ely is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 22, 1979. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:44.30 in the 1500m, 5:05.34 in the Mile, 9:44.87 in the 3000m, 16:37.60 in the 5000m and 34:41.44 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:38:53
2026 season best5:00.68Jan 24, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m34:41.44
Last competitionNew Balance Indoor Grand PrixJan 24, 2026 · 5:22.92
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:38:53, 10 000 m 34:41.44, 2026 season best 5:00.68 (Jan 24, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Jan 24, 2026, 5:22.92 · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOR 2015United States 1500 m all-time list4:44.30876 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20115:05.34906 pts–
3000mOR 2015United States 3000 m all-time list9:44.87961 pts–
5000mOR 2015United States 5000 m all-time list16:37.60982 pts–
10000mOR 2015United States 10 000 m all-time list34:41.441,001 pts–
SemiCT 2005United States Half Marathon all-time list1:19:55935 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m Indoor5:00.68–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track 5:00.68–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track Indoor5:00.68–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2026Mile Indoor5:22.92–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:22.92–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2026mile-short-track 5:22.92–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2022MileRoad 5:17.00–Aug 7, 2022–
202210Kilometr 37:28–Apr 24, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Brett Ely's Marathon personal best is 2:38:53, set on Jun 18, 2011 in Duluth, MN (USA).

Brett Ely competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 5:00.68, set on Jan 24, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Jan 24, 2026, 5:22.92.