Cayden Dawson

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Cayden Dawson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:31.74 in the 1500m, 4:52.69 in the Mile, 9:25.83 in the 3000m, 16:28.38 in the 5000m and 34:42.98 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:25.83
2026 season best9:35.27Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m34:42.98
Last competitionArkansas TwilightMay 8, 2026 · 4:34.41
Arkansas Twilight

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:25.83, 10 000 m 34:42.98, 2026 season best 9:35.27 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: Arkansas Twilight, May 8, 2026, 4:34.41

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mAR 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:31.74964 pts––
MileIndoorAR 20244:52.69989 pts–#868
3000mIndoorMA 20229:25.831,042 pts–#664
5000mCA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list16:28.38998 pts––
10000mCA 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list34:42.981,000 pts–#656
3000m-short-track20229:25.831,042 pts–#272

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:31.74–Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:55.05–Feb 20, 2026Arkansas Qualifier
2026Mile Indoor4:55.05–Feb 20, 2026Arkansas Qualifier
20263000m Indoor9:35.27–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:35.27–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:39.58–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20265000m 17:15.86–May 2, 2026Sooner Invitational
202610000m 35:05.45–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Cayden Dawson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:25.83, set on Dec 3, 2022.

Cayden Dawson competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 9:35.27, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: Arkansas Twilight on May 8, 2026, 4:34.41.