Charley TOWNSEND

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Events
2 Miles Short Track · Mile Short Track

Charley TOWNSEND is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 5000m and mile-short-track.

His personal bests include 4:17.36 in the Mile, 14:42.64 in the 5000m, 4:17.36 in the mile-short-track, 9:05.61 in the 2Miles and 9:05.61 in the 2MilesShor. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track9:05.61
2026 season best14:48.76May 1, 2026 · Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:17.36
Last competitionOutdoor Music City ChallengeMay 1, 2026 · 14:48.76
Outdoor Music City Challenge

As of Nov 13, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 9:05.61, Mile Short Track 4:17.36, 2026 season best 14:48.76 (May 1, 2026, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge, May 1, 2026, 14:48.76

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorMA 20254:17.36917 pts–
5000mOR 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:42.64863 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorMA 20254:17.36917 pts–
2MilesIndoorMA 20259:05.61–
2MilesShorIndoorMA 20259:05.61–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:48.76–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
2025Mile Indoor4:17.36–Mar 16, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:17.36–Mar 16, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20252MilesShor Indoor9:05.61–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20252Miles Indoor9:05.61–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20255000m 14:42.64–Jun 20, 2025USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
FAQ

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Charley TOWNSEND's 2 Miles Short Track personal best is 9:05.61, set on Mar 14, 2025 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Charley TOWNSEND competes in the 2 Miles Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 14:48.76, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA). Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge on May 1, 2026, 14:48.76.