Collin Stafford

Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Collin Stafford is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:59.60 in the 800m, 1:59.55 in the 800m, 3:52.76 in the 1500m, 4:11.55 in the Mile and 8:15.41 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:55.94
2026 season best9:19.72May 15, 2026 · Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:15.63
Last competitionBoilermaker Road RaceJul 12, 2026 · 48:04

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:55.94, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:15.63, 2026 season best 9:19.72 (May 15, 2026, Ball State University, Muncie, IN (USA)) · Last competition: Boilermaker Road Race, Jul 12, 2026, 48:04

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNY 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:59.60771 pts––
800mIndoorMA 20231:59.55820 pts––
1500mIN 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:52.76942 pts––
MileIndoorPA 20264:11.55986 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20258:15.41988 pts–#883
5000mOH 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:51.37836 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:59.60–Apr 17, 2026University at Buffalo Alumni Invitational, University at Buffalo Stadium, Buffalo, NY
20261500m 3:52.76–May 16, 2026Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026Mile Indoor4:11.55–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
2026mile-short-track 4:11.55–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:15.91–Feb 21, 2026Marc Deneault Invitational, Cornell-Barton Hall, Ithaca, NY (i)
20263000m Indoor8:15.63–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
20263000m-short-track 8:15.63–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:18.99–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Collin Stafford's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:55.94, set on May 16, 2025 in Goldsberry Track, Athens, OH (USA).

Collin Stafford competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:19.72, set on May 15, 2026 in Ball State University, Muncie, IN (USA). Last competition: Boilermaker Road Race on Jul 12, 2026, 48:04.