Christel Elkins

Christel Elkins

Events
5000 m · Mile

Christel Elkins is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:21.35 in the 800m, 4:30.59 in the 1500m, 4:53.02 in the Mile, 16:39.10 in the 5000m and 4:57.47 in the mile-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:39.10
2026 season best16:57.78Apr 17, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
Personal best · Mile4:53.02
Last competitionThe Big West Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 17:31.50

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:39.10, Mile 4:53.02, 2026 season best 16:57.78 (Apr 17, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: The Big West Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 17:31.50

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileCA 2025United States Mile all-time list4:53.02959 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorIN 20244:57.47957 pts–
mile-short-track20225:21.92802 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:30.59–Mar 28, 2026Bob Larsen Distance Carnival
20263000m 9:51.38–Mar 6, 2026–
20265000m 16:57.78–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20251500m 4:32.94–Mar 22, 202546th Aztec Invitational & Distance Carnival, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2025Mile 4:53.02–May 2, 2025Steve Scott Invitational, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA
20255000m 16:39.10–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2024Mile Indoor4:57.47–Jan 19, 2024Indiana Invitational, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i)
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:57.47–Jan 19, 2024Indiana Invitational, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i)
FAQ

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Christel Elkins's 5000 m personal best is 16:39.10, set on Apr 17, 2025 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Christel Elkins competes in the 5000 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 16:57.78, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: The Big West Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 17:31.50.