Elaina Rainwater

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Elaina Rainwater is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 10:20.42 in the 3000m, 17:34.12 in the 5000m, 36:07.57 in the 10000m, 10:20.42 in the 3000m-short-track and 10:20.42 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:36.56
2026 season best17:36.56Jan 24, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
2026 season best
Last competitionCoastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipMay 16, 2026 · DNS
Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 17:36.56, 2026 season best 17:36.56 (Jan 24, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship, May 16, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorPA 202610:20.42870 pts––
5000mNJ 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:34.12884 pts––
10000mNC 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:07.57931 pts–#931
3000m-short-trackPA 202610:20.42870 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 202610:20.42870 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorNY 202617:36.56898 pts–#681

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track 10:20.42–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20263000m Indoor10:20.42–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:20.42–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20265000m 17:34.12–May 1, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
20265000m-short-track 17:36.56–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:38.98–Feb 22, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Indoor Track & Field Championship, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
202610000m 36:07.57–May 15, 2026Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship
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Elaina Rainwater's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 17:36.56, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Elaina Rainwater competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 17:36.56, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Coastal Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 16, 2026, DNS.