Cael Grotenhuis

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Cael Grotenhuis is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:39.48 in the 1500m, 4:09.11 in the Mile, 8:02.81 in the 3000m, 13:31.45 in the 5000m and 28:24.36 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

5000 Metres Short Track

13:31.45

10 000 m

28:24.36

2026 season best

3:39.48

Jun 21, 2026 · Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)

2026 season best

Last competition

The Guardian Mile, Hope Memorial Bridge, Cleveland, OH

Aug 8, 2026 · 3:58.98

The Guardian Mile, Hope Memorial Bridge, Cleveland, OH

As of Sep 17, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:31.45, 10 000 m 28:24.36, 2026 season best 3:39.48 (Jun 21, 2026, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: The Guardian Mile, Hope Memorial Bridge, Cleveland, OH, Aug 8, 2026, 3:58.98

Personal bests

3:39.48

4:09.11

8:02.81

13:31.45

28:24.36

30:03

13:31.45

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	1500m	3:39.48	-	Jun 21, 2026	↑	Portland Track Festival
2026	MileRoad	3:58.98	-	Aug 8, 2026	-	The Guardian Mile, Hope Memorial Bridge, Cleveland, OH
2026	5000m	13:38.64	-	Jul 11, 2026	↑	Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
2026	10000m	29:48.39	-	May 15, 2026	↓	Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025	3000m	8:02.81	-	Feb 14, 2025	↑	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2025	5000m-short-track	13:31.45	-	Dec 6, 2025	-	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025	5000m	13:31.45	-	Dec 6, 2025	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025	10000m	28:24.36	-	May 3, 2025	↓	Save the 10,000 with Des and Kara
2024	1500m	3:50.77	-	Apr 27, 2024	↑	Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2024	3000m	8:16.23	-	Apr 27, 2024	↑	Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2024	5000m	13:38.96	-	Apr 12, 2024	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2024	10000m	28:42.97	-	May 22, 2024	↓	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2023	1500m	3:53.29	-	May 13, 2023	↑	Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Nottingham Field, Greeley, CO
2023	5000m	13:52.05	-	Apr 14, 2023	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2023	10000m	28:45.92	-	Mar 31, 2023	↓	Stanford Invitational
2022	1500m	3:53.25	-	Mar 19, 2022	↑	Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ (USA)
2022	3000m	8:19.37	-	Mar 18, 2022	↑	Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ (USA)
2022	5000m	13:57.92	-	Apr 14, 2022	↑	Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
2021	Mile	4:09.11	-	Jul 1, 2021	↑	Wisconsin Lutheran HS, Milwaukee, WI (USA)
2021	10Kilometr	30:03	-	Nov 14, 2021	-	Phoenix, AZ (USA)
2019	Mile	4:23.54	-	Jun 8, 2019	↑	Milwaukee, WI (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
MileRoad	3:58.98	-	Aug 8	The Guardian Mile, Hope Memorial Bridge, Cleveland, OH
5000m	13:38.64	-	Jul 11	Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
1500m	3:39.48	-	Jun 21	Portland Track Festival
5000m	13:57.00	-	Jun 12	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m	13:57.00	-	Jun 10	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m	13:43.55	-	May 29	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m	13:43.55	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m	29:48.39	-	May 15	Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships
10000m	29:48.39	-	May 13	Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m	DNS	-	May 13	Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m	13:41.86	-	May 8	Franson Last Chance
5000m	13:41.86	-	May 7	Franson Last Chance
5000m	13:47.04	-	Apr 17	Bryan Clay Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	13:31.45	-	Dec 6	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m	13:35.77	-	May 24	Track Fest
10000m	28:24.36	-	May 3	Save the 10,000 with Des and Kara
10000m	28:25.90	-	Apr 16	Bryan Clay Invitational
3000m	8:30.54	-	Mar 1	Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships, Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
5000m	14:56.58	-	Feb 28	Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships, Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
3000m	8:30.54	-	Feb 28	Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships, Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
5000m	DNF	-	Feb 15	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m	8:02.81	-	Feb 15	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m	8:02.81	-	Feb 14	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:59.63	-	Jun 7	NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m	28:31.64	-	Jun 7	NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m	28:31.64	-	Jun 5	NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m	28:42.97	-	May 24	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	13:50.59	-	May 24	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
10000m	28:42.97	-	May 22	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
1500m	3:50.77	-	Apr 27	Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
3000m	8:16.23	-	Apr 27	Desert Heat Classic, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m	13:38.96	-	Apr 12	Bryan Clay Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:57.58	-	May 26	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m	28:47.61	-	May 26	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m	28:47.61	-	May 24	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
1500m	3:55.70	-	May 13	Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Nottingham Field, Greeley, CO
1500m	3:53.29	-	May 13	Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Nottingham Field, Greeley, CO
5000m	14:31.08	-	May 13	Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Nottingham Field, Greeley, CO
1500m	3:55.70	-	May 12	Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Nottingham Field, Greeley, CO
5000m	13:52.05	-	Apr 15	Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m	13:52.05	-	Apr 14	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	28:45.92	-	Mar 31	Stanford Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:57.92	-	Apr 14	Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA - Invitational Events
5000m	14:02.43	-	Apr 1	Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	3:53.25	-	Mar 19	Baldy Castillo Invitational, Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ
3000m	8:19.37	-	Mar 18	Baldy Castillo Invitational, Sun Angel Stadium, Tempe, AZ

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:03	-	Nov 14	3TV Phoenix 10k, Phoenix, AZ
Mile	4:09.85	-	Jul 3	NSAF Nationals Outdoor Presented by Nike, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Mile	4:09.11	-	Jul 1	The Wisco Mile, Wisconsin Lutheran HS, Milwaukee, WI

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:23.54	-	Jun 8	The Wisco Mile, Milwaukee, WI - High School Events

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cael Grotenhuis's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Cael Grotenhuis's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:31.45, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Cael Grotenhuis compete in?

Cael Grotenhuis competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Cael Grotenhuis perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:39.48, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA). Last competition: The Guardian Mile, Hope Memorial Bridge, Cleveland, OH on Aug 8, 2026, 3:58.98.

Cael Grotenhuis

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2019

Honours

No medals

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