Cooper Palmer

Events
5000 m

Cooper Palmer is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:12.43 in the 3000m, 8:14.32 in the 3000m, 14:09.43 in the 5000m, 29:49.06 in the 10000m and 8:53.61 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:09.43
2026 season best14:09.43Mar 26, 2026 · Francis Field, St. Louis
Last competitionLee University Last ChanceMay 9, 2026 · DNS

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:09.43, 2026 season best 14:09.43 (Mar 26, 2026, Francis Field, St. Louis (USA)) · Last competition: Lee University Last Chance, May 9, 2026, DNS

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorMO 20268:12.431,005 pts–#737
3000mMO 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:14.32974 pts–#649
5000mSt. Louis 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:09.43969 pts––
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list29:49.06971 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorAL 20228:53.61781 pts––
3000m-short-track20228:53.61781 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:12.43–Feb 7, 2026Bearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - Collegiate
20263000m 8:14.32–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
20265000m 14:09.43–Mar 26, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20265000m-short-track 14:10.14–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:10.14–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
20265000m Indoor14:30.37–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
202610000m 29:49.06–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:15.98–Mar 2, 2025MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Cooper Palmer's 5000 m personal best is 14:09.43, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA).

Cooper Palmer competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:09.43, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA). Last competition: Lee University Last Chance on May 9, 2026, DNS.