Caleigh Richards

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Events
5000 m

Caleigh Richards is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:33.62 in the 3000m, 16:42.02 in the 5000m, 35:50.31 in the 10000m, 10:53.10 in the 3000mSt and 9:33.62 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:42.02
2026 season best16:42.02Apr 17, 2026 · Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2026 season best
Last competitionHorizon League Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 10, 2026 · 17:12.37
Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:42.02, 2026 season best 16:42.02 (Apr 17, 2026, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 10, 2026, 17:12.37

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorMA 20269:33.621,016 pts––
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:42.02974 pts––
10000mOH 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list35:50.31945 pts–#928
3000mStPA 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:53.10971 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20269:33.621,016 pts–#640
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202516:48.67983 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:33.62–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor9:55.20–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
20263000mSt 10:53.10–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
20265000m 16:42.02–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
20265000m Indoor17:13.53–Feb 28, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
202610000m 36:07.19–May 8, 2026Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:42.81–Mar 2, 2025Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships
20253000m Indoor9:42.81–Mar 2, 2025Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships
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Caleigh Richards's 5000 m personal best is 16:42.02, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA).

Caleigh Richards competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:42.02, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA). Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 10, 2026, 17:12.37.