Connell Alford

Events
5000 m

Connell Alford is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:16.70 in the Mile, 8:39.22 in the 3000m, 8:15.03 in the 3000m, 14:20.93 in the 5000m and 14:01.06 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:20.93
2026 season best14:20.93May 1, 2026 · Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
Last competitionLarry Ellis InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 14:20.93

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:20.93, 2026 season best 14:20.93 (May 1, 2026, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 14:20.93

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorNY 20264:16.70925 pts––
3000mRI 2025United States 3000 m all-time list8:39.22839 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20268:15.03990 pts–#854
5000mNJ 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:20.93932 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202614:01.061,040 pts–#247
10000mNC 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list30:31.19911 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 4:16.70–Jan 17, 2026Upstate Challenge
2026Mile Indoor4:16.70–Jan 17, 2026Upstate Challenge
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:16.70–Jan 17, 2026Upstate Challenge
20263000m-short-track 8:15.03–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m Indoor8:15.03–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:15.03–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:01.06–Feb 26, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m 14:20.93–May 1, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
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Connell Alford's 5000 m personal best is 14:20.93, set on May 1, 2026 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA).

Connell Alford competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:20.93, set on May 1, 2026 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 14:20.93.