Claire Nelson

Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:35.00 in the 1500m, 5:12.45 in the Mile, 10:10.02 in the 3000m, 16:47.44 in the 5000m and 35:20.86 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m35:20.86
2026 season best1:18:40Apr 26, 2026 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Personal best · 5000 m16:47.44
Last competitionEugene Half MarathonApr 26, 2026 · 1:18:40

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 35:20.86, 5000 m 16:47.44, 2026 season best 1:18:40 (Apr 26, 2026, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Eugene Half Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 1:18:40

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorWA 20245:12.45860 pts–
3000mIndoorNV 202510:10.02902 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:18:40–Apr 26, 2026Eugene Half Marathon
20251500m 4:35.00–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
20253000m Indoor10:10.02–Feb 8, 2025Wolf Pack Classic, Sparks Convention Center Halls, Reno, NV (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:10.02–Feb 8, 2025Wolf Pack Classic, Sparks Convention Center Halls, Reno, NV (i)
2025DistanceMe Indoor12:02.17–Feb 27, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20255000m 16:47.44–Mar 21, 2025Hornet Invite, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA
202510000m 35:20.86–Apr 4, 2025Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
20241500m 4:39.39–Apr 13, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Claire Nelson's 10 000 m personal best is 35:20.86, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Claire Nelson competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 1:18:40, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: Eugene Half Marathon on Apr 26, 2026, 1:18:40.