Eli Ilg

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Events
5000 m

Eli Ilg is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 2Miles.

His personal bests include 3:53.33 in the 1500m, 14:42.09 in the 5000m, 8:59.02 in the 2Miles and 8:59.02 in the 2MilesShor. He ranks 1135th all-time in the 5000m for United States. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:42.09
#1135 in United States
2026 season best14:42.09May 1, 2026 · Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
2026 season best
Last competitionJesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OHMay 1, 2026 · 14:42.09
Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:42.09, 2026 season best 14:42.09 (May 1, 2026, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA)) · Last competition: Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH, May 1, 2026, 14:42.09

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKY 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:53.33935 pts–
5000mOH 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:42.09865 pts–
2MilesIndoorMA 20258:59.02–
2MilesShorIndoorMA 20258:59.02–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:53.33–Apr 25, 2026Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open
20265000m 14:42.09–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
20252Miles Indoor8:59.02–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20252MilesShor Indoor8:59.02–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20242MilesShor Indoor9:12.99–Mar 9, 2024New Balance Nationals Indoors, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Championship High School Event
20242Miles Indoor9:12.99–Mar 9, 2024New Balance Nationals Indoors, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Championship High School Event
20245000m 14:59.35–Jun 13, 2024New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
20232Miles Indoor9:21.47–Mar 10, 2023New Balance Nationals Indoor
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Eli Ilg's 5000 m personal best is 14:42.09, set on May 1, 2026 in Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA).

Eli Ilg competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:42.09, set on May 1, 2026 in Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA). Last competition: Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH on May 1, 2026, 14:42.09.