Dakotah Popehn

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Dakotah Popehn

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
May 1, 1995 (31 years old)
Birthplace
St. Francis, United States
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon
Club
Minnesota Distance Elite

Dakotah Marie Popehn is an American professional long-distance runner born on May 1, 1995, in St. Francis. She competes for Minnesota Distance Elite and is sponsored by Puma, specializing in marathon and road racing events.

Popehn gained widespread acclaim after winning back-to-back victories at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota in 2021 and 2022. Her 2022 victory made her the 12th fastest U.S. women's marathoner of all time, and she qualified to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

As an Olympic marathoner and one of the fastest American women in the event's history, Popehn has established herself among the elite of U.S. distance running. Her consecutive victories at Grandma's Marathon and Olympic qualification demonstrate her consistency and ability to perform at the highest levels of American road racing.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:07:42
#223 all-time
2026 season best1:08:47Aug 23, 2026 · Houston, TX
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:24:04
#415 all-time
Last competitionAntrim Coast Half MarathonAug 23, 2026 · 1:08:47
Antrim Coast Half Marathon

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:07:42 (#223 all-time), Marathon 2:24:04 (#415 all-time), 2026 season best 1:08:47 (Aug 23, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Aug 23, 2026, 1:08:47 · 31 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorND 20165:20.45811 pts––
3000m2015United States 3000 m all-time list10:45.26781 pts––
3000mIndoorMN 20229:45.32979 pts––
5000mIA 2017United States 5000 m all-time list16:43.86971 pts––
10000mCA 2017United States 10 000 m all-time list34:57.14988 pts––
SemiLarne 2025United States Half Marathon all-time list1:07:421,178 pts#223#120

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 32:27–Jun 6, 2026Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
2026Semi 1:08:47–Aug 23, 2026Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:24:04–Apr 20, 2026Boston Marathon
202510Kilometr 33:15–Jun 7, 2025Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
2025Semi 1:07:42–Aug 24, 2025Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:24:20–Oct 12, 2025Bank of America Chicago Marathon
202410Kilometr 31:58–Jun 8, 2024Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race, New York, NY
2024Semi 1:08:04–Jun 22, 2024Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth,, Duluth, MN

Media

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Dakotah Popehn's Half Marathon personal best is 1:07:42, set on Aug 24, 2025 in Larne (GBR), #223 on the all-time list.

Dakotah Popehn competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:08:47, set on Aug 23, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Antrim Coast Half Marathon on Aug 23, 2026, 1:08:47.