Craig Nelson
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · Marathon
Craig Nelson is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 8:36.45 in the 3000m, 14:57.90 in the 5000m, 14:54.69 in the 5000m, 31:30.43 in the 10000m and 1:10:21 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:36.45
2025 season best2:24:32Apr 21, 2025 · Boston, MA
Personal best · Marathon2:24:32
Last competitionBoston MarathonApr 21, 2025 · 2:24:32
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:36.45, Marathon 2:24:32, 2025 season best 2:24:32 (Apr 21, 2025, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 21, 2025, 2:24:32
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMA 20158:36.45871 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 201514:54.69862 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:24:32 | – | Apr 21, 2025 | Boston Marathon |
| 2023 | 10MilesRoa | 52:24 | – | Apr 2, 2023 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:11:50 | – | Mar 19, 2023 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:28:09 | – | Oct 8, 2023 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| 2022 | 5Kilometre | 15:30 | – | Nov 5, 2022 | Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K and USATF Ch. |
| 2022 | 15Kilometr | 48:50 | – | Dec 3, 2022 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:10:21 | – | Mar 20, 2022 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2016 | 5000m | 14:57.90 | – | Apr 16, 2016 | New London, CT (USA) |